ScubaFCPG, Author at Scuba For Change Puerto Galera

March 5, 2017

SCUBA Fundraising For Change

Do you wish to be a certified diver, or level up to Advanced OW diver? Do you want doing things for a good cause at the same time? Come along, divers and non-divers alike, and support Scuba for Change Dive Centre’s fundraising activity to continuously inspire people while they create positive and lasting legacies. Money that will be collected will be given to Stairway Foundation, Inc.
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By ScubaFCPG

February 12, 2017

SCUBASURA: Aninuan, House Reef Clean Up Drive

The Philippine waters faces many challenges in terms of cleanliness and we all know that one of the major contributors of this problem is trash.

People’s rubbish affects the health of the marine wildlife and the livelihood of those who depend on it; plastics are being eaten by the turtles and fishes resulting to their distressing shortened lifespan and dramatic reduction of population. READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

February 3, 2017

Sea Adventure School

Apart from diving, Scuba for Change also join activities with Sea Adventure School (SAS).

Stairway’s Sea Adventure School (SAS) is a floating classroom that immerses students into marine environments in order to educate and inspire them beyond what is possible in a traditional classroom. READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

September 10, 2016

Asia Dive Expo 2016

SFC gratefully received an invitation from Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) organisers and attended ADEX Singapore in April 2016. SFC met and shared its story with diving enthusiasts based in Singapore.READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

September 10, 2016

Social Enterprise

Minca, a social enterprise constituted by a small but passionate, very professional, versatile and talented team, visited SFC in July 2016 and they learn about SFC’s intent, our operating model and our symbiotic relationship with Stairway Foundation. SFC will feature in Minca’s upcoming documentary on social enterprises that change lives, below is a little teaser.READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

September 10, 2016

Change for Children 2016

Change for Children 2016 took a different shape to the 2015 Event. In April 2016, at their own costs, SDI/TDI instructors Dom Fretz, Ken Strickland and PADI instructor Chris Stephenson travelled to PG and made a lasting impact to a group of underprivileged Filipino Children, helping eleven children being the newest guardians of their precious and beautiful reef system.READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

September 9, 2016

Congratulations to Julienne

Scuba for Change is proud to announce that our staff member Julienne, or “Super J” as she is affectionately known, has recently completed her Instructor training!
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April 19, 2016

The Ugly Truth

Did you know that a staggering 250 million metric tons of plastic could make its way to the ocean in the next 10 years? And that as much as 70 percent of marine litter has been estimated to end up on the seabed.

By ScubaFCPG

April 12, 2016

SFC doing what it does best…

Scuba For Change Puerto Galera, Philippines has continued it’s work to offer training and education to local children.

By ScubaFCPG

February 10, 2016

Cretaceous Period Plankton Feeding Bony Fish

Credit: Robert Nicholls

Scientists discover a new plankton feeding bony fish from the Cretaceous Period.

By ScubaFCPG

January 24, 2016

Scientists discover more than 100 new marine species in the Philippines during California Academy of Sciences expedition

A great reason to come diving in Puerto Galera, Philippines!

By ScubaFCPG

January 16, 2016

Well Done Sunset Resort!

Congratulations to Lexy, Mark and all the wonderful staff at Sunset Resort, Aninuan, Puerto Galera!

By ScubaFCPG

January 15, 2016

Come and see for yourself!

The house reef of Aninuan, Puerto Galera, Philippines

By ScubaFCPG

December 11, 2015

Calling all Dive Instructors!

As part of 2016’s Change For Children event we are asking for volunteer Scuba Instructors to sponsor one child each and teach them to dive!

By ScubaFCPG

October 11, 2015

Exercise after diving, good or bad?

A new study from the Journal of Applied Physiology states that exercise after Scuba Diving may increase the risk of arterial embolism or DCI .READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

September 29, 2015

Promo Video by Julia Wheeler featuring Lucas Handley

By ScubaFCPG

September 24, 2015

The PADI weight loss program

Want to shed kilos in a few hours?

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy with Scuba For Change

By ScubaFCPG

September 17, 2015

Julienne AKA “Super J” – PADI Professional!

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we at Scuba For Change is announcing that Julienne, our employee in Puerto Galera has completed her Divemaster Certificate.READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

September 16, 2015

2 weeks of diving and training…

Another of the Stadtmann family, Samuel, came to join the Scuba For Change team for a couple of weeks…READ MORE

By ScubaFCPG

August 22, 2015

Stonefish – What not to do

After the death last week of a snorkeler in Palawan, Philippines from a suspected Stonefish sting, we thought it may be a good idea to give some helpful tips of do’s and don’t’s whilst snorkelling.

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