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Underwater photography is about capturing memories to show to the world. As an underwater photographer, I believe it is my duty to observe ocean’s creatures and paint a picture of their world so that people will fall in love with […]

There’s a reason that saying you feel calm by the ocean is a cliché, because that’s how most of us feel. While some may be able to exactly articulate why they feel at peace by the ocean, others may not […]

My name is Ethan and I’m from Northern Ireland. I’ve always been into watersports since I was a kid and took up recreational diving when I was about 13. I decided to progress with my professional qualifications last year and […]

We are very excited to welcome you for your Internship at XTC Dive Center! We wanted to make sure that you are prepared and have everything that you need to make this experience as stress-free and fun as possible, so […]

Why do people take the Divemaster course (DMT) in the first place? Over the years, and especially during my DMT now, I’ve met plenty of pro divers with different reasons on why they enrolled in the first place. Some take […]

I think it’s safe to say most divers love reef diving, seeing the colours, the abundance of fish, and searching for the cool critters hiding in nooks and crannies. But how much do most of us know about corals? Marine […]

What is the first thought that comes into your mind when you read the word lionfish? Nowadays, my best bet would be your thought has something to do with terms close to “invasive species”, “bad for the environment” and “dangerous”. Let’s […]

Un día en la vida de un becario en XTC Mientras camino al trabajo por la mañana, junto al océano, me tomo un momento para apreciar la tranquilidad y respirar el aire fresco del mar. Es un privilegio pasar tiempo […]

As I walk to work in the morning, alongside the ocean, I take a moment to appreciate the quiet and to breathe in the fresh sea air. It’s such a privilege to be spending time in such a remote and […]