Miss Scuba Philippines 2024, Jane Darren Genobisa and returning guest MSP National Director, Miss Cindy Pacia Madduma made their way from the 2024 DRT Show Philippines to Scandi Divers Resort in Puerto Galera for some exciting dives and conservation activities this September.
International Coastal Cleanup Day 2024
Every 3rd Saturday of September marks International Coastal Cleanup Day, a global movement where people from all walks of life unite in the mission to clean and restore our seas and waterways. The main objective is to harness the power of people to fight ocean trash and protect the marine environment we love.
Miss Scuba Philippines family, alongside the Scandi Divers team and the Puerto Galera diving community, actively participated in the Underwater Cleanup in celebration of ICC at various dive sites in Puerto Galera.
Trash collected from the ocean floor included abandoned fishing lines, plastic sachets, cups, utensils, broken-down plastics, and PVC pipes. All the collected trash will be sorted, tallied, and documented.
Plastic pollution poses a huge threat to our oceans, but small efforts can make a significant impact. Each bottle, straw, and piece of trash removed brings us closer to a cleaner, healthier ocean.
Mangrove Planting
Miss Scuba Philippines 2024 Jane Darren Genobisa continued her hands-on efforts to protect our oceans through a meaningful mangrove planting activity in Puerto Galera, conducted in collaboration with the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), Bantay Dagat, and the Coast Guard. This initiative not only aims to restore coastal ecosystems but also to bolster the natural defenses against erosion and flooding. Jane’s genuine passion for preserving marine life and her drive to inspire others to take action truly reflect her role as an ocean advocate!
Trying out the exciting Lefeet Mini Underwater Scooters!
Jane and MSP National Director Cindy had an unforgettable dive experience trying the Lefeet mini underwater scooter for the first time! Both were thrilled to give it a go and found it surprisingly easy to maneuver, even in unpredictable currents. Plus, it’s much quieter than the larger ones!
The Lefeet mini scooter is available for rent at Scandi Divers Resort, see our Lefeet Article for details! It’s definitely worth checking out for anyone looking to add a fun twist to their dive experience!
Experiencing the incredible Ocean Reef Neptune IDM (Full Face Mask)
Jane and Cindy were also very lucky to have the opportunity to try OCEAN REEF, INC. full face mask diving, using the amazingly innovation Neptune IDM (Integrated Diving Mask ( with expert training conducted by Instructor Eva Zhang! Together, they gained valuable skills, further enhancing their safety and confidence underwater. The Neptune IDM are truly amazing technology and are available for purchase through Scandi Divers Resort. Check out the Integrated Diving Masks page for lots of information, videos, images and specs.
Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Puerto Book
Authors Tim Rock and Simon Pridmore recently published their latest in a series of 9 Diving & Snorkeling Guides for iconic diving locations around the world. They spent the last two weeks of completing the book here with us at Scandi Divers Resort, while enjoying the underwater wonders Puerto Galera has to offer!
Jane and Cindy both received a copy of Puerto Galera 2024 Edition by Tim Rock and Simon Pridmore to learn more about the underwater world of Puerto Galera and discover even more about the treasures it holds! The book can be purchased at Scandi Divers Resort, just pop in or contact us for inquiries, and you can find more information as well as online and offline purchasing options by visiting the Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Puerto Galera article.
In Conclusion
All of us at Scandi Divers Resort would like to thank Jane and Cindy for their visit, it was an absolute delight to host them, and we look forward to seeing them again in the future!
