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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 […]

Has decidido que quieres hacer tu formación de Divemaster e Instructor. Bueno, ¡es un buen comienzo! Ahora solo tendrías que decidir adónde quieres ir y eso sin duda es una tarea abrumadora con tantas opciones disponibles para ti. Déjanos hacerte […]

Ahora, más que nunca, parece que nuestros ojos se han abierto a la difícil situación de los océanos. La raza humana ha seguido utilizando los recursos del planeta y continúa con su estilo de vida sin tener en cuenta lo […]

One of the huge highlights of doing your professional training at XTC is the ability to regularly dive with Manatees. Manatees are incredibly special and very inquisitive; we love seeing them and literally never get tired of their amazing personalities. […]

It can be a bit overwhelming thinking about all the things you need before you head off for your IDC, so we have put together some ideas to help you get prepared. It may or may not have been a […]

To answer this question, one must first understand life in Xcalak. Xcalak is not your typical high-tourist-traffic, dive training location in Mexico. Instead, it’s a tiny, off the beaten track fishing village – and it is an absolute gem on […]

You’ve decided that you want to do your Divemaster and Instructor training. Well, that’s a good start! Now what… now you need to decide where you want to go and that certainly is a daunting task with so many options […]