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What you need to know about Angel Sharks.

Posted on 14 February 201917 February 2019 by Joris De Witte

Angel Shark, also called Squatina Squatina is one of the rare species you find in the waters of Gran Canaria. Angel sharks tend to live in shallow temperate waters. That is why we only see them in winter time. Their body is covered with black, brown, reddish, grey or greenish sandpaper-like skin. Some even look almost completely […]

Being hooked up….

Posted on 30 May 201730 May 2017 by Joris De Witte

As divers we have a passion for being under water, so the term “being hooked on” can be looked at in a positive way. Despite this, and being under water often, “being hooked on” has a very negative meaning to us. In the recent months we see an increasing amount of marine life suffering from […]

Think twice when you state diving is expensive

Posted on 22 May 201722 May 2017 by Anita Christiaens

People think that diving and getting a diving license costs a lot of money…. Correct ? Hmm, I don´t think so. Let´s compare it with getting a car driving license. After all, what is the difference ? You take it once and then it is valid for the rest of your life all over the […]

Snorkel y Buceo en Gran Canaria

Posted on 12 February 201722 May 2017 by Joris De Witte

Thanks to a great article in SnorkelyBuceo.com scuba diving and snorkeling in Gran Canaria is brought under the attention. Follow the link to read the full article (in Spanish): http://www.snorkelybuceo.com/lugares-para-bucear/bucear-en-gran-canaria/

10 Things That Change When You Start Scuba Diving

Posted on 6 January 201722 May 2017 by Joris De Witte

After the completion of your diving training and subsequently preparing for your first dive, there is a sense of nervousness and excitement. But within minutes of jumping into the ‘deep blue’, that anxiety seems to cease and you are overwhelmed with a sense of tranquility and peace. The idea that you are experiencing a […]

Gran Canaria – a great diving destination

Posted on 21 December 201622 May 2017 by Joris De Witte

Gran Canaria is located in the centre of the Canarian archipelago. The round island – so called because of its circular shape – is 47 km across and covers an area of 1,560 sq km. Its highest peak, Pozo de Las Nieves (1,949m above sea level), is situated right in the centre of the island. […]

Why do you want to work in the diving industry?

Posted on 20 November 201522 May 2017 by Joris De Witte

Most people are convinced that becoming a dive instructor and work in the industry is only about the adventure in your life, working in exotic destinations and earning lots of money. Well, the truth is a bit different. Not sure we were the only ones being convinced this was not the only thing, we have […]

How to turn a DSD into a unique dive experience?

Posted on 8 August 20158 August 2015 by Joris De Witte

How many certified divers took their first scuba diving steps through a PADI Discover Scuba Diver? Anybody wonders why this first experience changed their lives? Most divers I talked to explained their DSD was a great experience. Thanks to the dive centre and dive instructor, passing their passion for diving, a new diver was born. […]

The Netherlands is discovering scuba diving and snorkeling in Gran Canaria

Posted on 18 July 201522 May 2017 by Joris De Witte

Thanks to a great article in snorkelenduiken.nl scuba diving and snorkeling in Gran Canaria is brought under the attention. Follow the link to read the full article (in Dutch): //www.snorkelenduiken.nl/duikplekken/duiken-op-gran-canaria/

Certificate of Excellence 2015

Posted on 21 May 201521 May 2015 by scubasur

We’re glad to annouce that Scuba Sur has won the Certificiate of Excellence 2015 of TripAdvisor.com. We’d like to thank all our reviewers for their amazing feedback!