
Tonya has been diving since 1986, logging over 4000 dives around the world and became a PADI Scuba Instructor with a rating of Master Instructor. She loves the thrill of seeing new divers in the ocean for the very first time. She has obtained many specialties, with Photography being the most intriguing to her. However, the best part of scuba diving is traveling! The Caribbean is her absolute favorite place to dive, given any free weekend. Her favorite dive destinations include Cozumel, Palau, Truk Lagoon, Indonesia, Yap and the Coral Sea in Australia. In September 2004, she also had the opportunity to dive with President of Mares Diving Corporation in Portofino, Italy.
All Other Certifications
PADI Certifications
Master Instructor
IDC Staff Instructor
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Specialty Instructor for:
- Digital Underwater Photographer
- Boat Diver
- Drift Diver
- Night Diver
- Enriched Air Nitrox Diver
- Wreck Diver
- Fish Identification
- Deep Diver
- SMB – Safety Marker Buoy
- Diver Propulsion Vehicle
- Dry Suit Diver
Technical Training
TDI Intro to Tech Instructor
TDI Nitrox Instructor
SDI Solo Diver Instructor
TDI Advanced Trimix Diver
TDI Trimix Diver
TDI Technical Diver
IANTD Deep Diver
IANTD Advanced Nitrox Diver
PSAI Twin Set Doubles
SDI Scubility Disabled Diver Instructor and Scubility Buddy Instructor
Swim Training
Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor Trainer
PADI Swim Instructor Trainer
Starguard Lifeguard Instructor
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor for:
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- Swimming Merit Badge
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- Lifesaving Merit Badge
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- SCUBA Merit Badge
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