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Ecuador and the Galapagos, November 2007

The Galapagos seems to be the pinnacle of everyone's diving ventures. When visiting the Galapagos we always spend some extra time in the very diverse country of Ecuador. See photos from our November 4-20, 2007, Galapagos and Ecuador trip. See for yourself.

Phia Dedes Photos, Eric Ault Photos,

Bob Walsh Photos, Christy Aronson and Steve Piotrowski Photos

Saba, December 2006

Even at a destination as remote and laid back as Saba, you can still access the Internet. Trip leader Bruce Hootman took advantage of this fact to upload photos from our December 28-January 6, 2007, Saba trip. See for yourself.

Ron Dolnak Photos

Geri, Mike, Kevin and Laura McCafferty Photos

Socorro, March 2006

Socorro Island is famous for very close, very intimate interaction with the friendliest giantmantas in the world. Check out the photos and video we shot during our recent trip aboard Nautilus Explorer, using the latest digital camera from Sea & Sea, and the new Sony FX1 High Definition camera. 

“Me and My Buds,…“

We like to get photos of students from our recent classes on the website, so that they can share the fun with friends and family. Here are some photos of students from our November 17 beginning clases.

 

30 Years of History

The year marks the 30th anniversary of Underseas Scuba Center. To help celebrate, we’ve put together a collection of photos showing some of the milestones we’ve reached during the past three decades. See for yourself.

 

Galapagos, July 2005

Many of the most experienced divers consider the Galapagos to be the ultimate dive. The incredible animal life you find above water is equalled by what’s below. But don’t take our word for it: We have video and first-hand accounts. 

Cozumel

We lead group trips to Cozumel several times each year. It’s a popular destination for students wishing to complete their open-water training dives in warm water. Here are some of the many things we see each time we go.

Fun in the Pool

Underseas Scuba Center conducts the confined-water portion of our scuba classes at Downers Grove North and South High Schools. These are among the largest, warmest and clearest pools in the area. In fact, it’s as close to diving the tropics as you can get in the Midwest. More…

Diving Haigh Quarry

Haigh Quarry, near Kankakee, is one of the places Underseas Scuba Center conducts open-water training. The quarry is famous for the many things divers can see and do underwater. More…

 

Florida’s Springs

Florida’s springs are some of the most unique environments any diver can visit. Among the area’s greatest attractions is the opportunity to snorkel with some of the last remaining West Indian Manatees. Here are photos and video showing what we see when we go. 

Mexico: Below and Beneath

Many divers are familiar with the walls and reefs of Cozumel. What only a few know, however, are the wonders that lie beneath the island and the adjacent Riviera Maya mainland.  More…