Exploring and sharing the natural wonders of the sea.
Both in Ecuador and Galapagos islands since 1997
A unique combination of scuba diving, marine biology and communications are our core. We aim to educate and inspire respect and love for the marine ecosystems in Ecuador, Galapagos and around the world through education, and unforgettable experiences, thus transforming lives.
Meet the Crew
Jose Solís
General Manager
PADI Open Water Diving Instructor (OWSI), Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) , PADI Freediving Instructor, Ecotourism Graduate, National Guide and Galapagos Marine Reserve Guide, diving, diving since he was 14 years of age in recreational diving, both on the Ecuadorian mainland coast and in the Galapagos Islands.
Juan Manuel Álava
Operation Manager
Biologist, Marine Ecologist with particular interest in reef fishes and marine conservation. PADI Open Water Instructor and Master Scuba Diver Trainer, he has experience in recreational and scientific diving, both in coastal continental Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. He has also dove in Canada, Mexico, Colombia and Australia.
Micaela
Stacey
Rescue Diver
Underwater Photographer
Ecuadorian biologist and underwater photographer, focused on ocean conservation with a special interest in the study of giant manta rays (Mobula birostris). She has over 13 years of experience diving off the Ecuadorian coast, she is a PADI Rescue diver and a certified FMAS scientific diver.
Gustavo Pazmiño
Underwater Photographer
Ecuadorian-Argentine biologist with special interest in ecology and conservation. Photographer and videographer of nature and the underwater world. PADI Advanced Open Water Diver with 5 years of experience diving off the Ecuadorian coast and the Galapagos Islands.
Andrea
Varela
Dive Master
Scuba Guide
Ecuadorian biologist and conservationist, interested in the protection of marine and tropical ecosystems. Scientific Diver FMAS certified. PADI Divemaster, with over 13 years of experience diving on the Ecuadorian coast.
Social Responsibility
We believe in protecting the marine ecosystems in an active way.
That is why Exploramar Diving® supports diverse NGOs, like Fundación Megafauna Marina del Ecuador, organization that through research and education creates awareness and protects the Ecuadorian coast and the Galapagos marine reserve. Our involvement is not only financial but also hands on, through participation of our staff in the organization’s activities.