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The Padi Bubblemaker is as much fun as it sounds!

Hydration is an essential aspect of scuba diving, as it helps to prevent a variety of health complications that can occur when diving. The human body is composed of 60% water, and this water is necessary for the proper functioning of the body's systems. When diving, the body's internal temperature is cooled, and the body loses water through sweat and respiration. If the body does not receive enough water to replace this lost water, it can lead to dehydration, which can cause a variety of problems for divers.

Crinoids, also known as sea lilies or feather stars, are marine animals that belong to the phylum Echinodermata and the class Crinoidea. They are characterized by their feathery arms, which they use to capture food particles from the water, and their central disk-like body, which contains the mouth and other vital organs.

It all starts with our matriarch Irma. The Reef Gliders logo is a tribal shark, a blue shark to be specific. It is one of Irma's favorite sharks in fact. Since she has been a lover of the ocean and sharks in particular from a very early age due to her dad being an avid fisherman, free diver and ocean lover himself. The blue shark caught her eye because of its elegance and the fact that female blue sharks have skin three times thicker than the males....... So when Irma decided on her first tattoo it was exactly what she wanted, a tribal blue shark. It was one of our team members (Victor) that pointed out to her that, that should be our logo and we all instantly loved the idea.

Roatan is a small island located in the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Honduras. It is part of the Bay Islands, which also includes Utila and Guanaja. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and crystal clear waters, making it a popular destination for tourists and divers alike.

Guanaja (pronounced: gwa-na’-‘ha). Is one of the lesser-known but equally idyllic bay islands of Honduras.

Have you ever heard of the Seamounts? Here's a top choice for divers who are looking for something different in Roatan

The Seamounts of Cayos Cochinos (Hog Cays) are some of Roatan's most spectacular dives. Not many people know about this amazing archipelago lying between Roatan and the northern shores of Honduras. Cayos Cochinos consists of two small islands (Cayo Menor and Cayo Grande) and 13 smaller coral cays, lost in the turquoise Caribbean waters surrounded by amazing underwater banks and seamounts.  The sea around these islands harbors a myriad of dive sites formed by an underwater mountain range that creates the reef system: Roatan Banks.