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SCUBA Certifications for Youths
"There has never been a situation in the history of mankind when investing in a child's future
was the wrong thing to do." 

-Cheri Wood

Since 2016, over 60 Bahamian children including those in the RBDF Ranger program and the Waterkeeper's Bahamas Cadet program have been open water SCUBA certified through a partnership between ISLAND GIRL PROJECTS, and GRAND BAHAMA SCUBA. These certifications have provided the children with a skill set that has allowed some of them to ​obtain jobs in the tourist diving industry and the shipyard and maritime fields of employment. The certifications have also enhanced their transcripts, allowing some to gain scholarships for Maritime Academies and employment with the Royal Bahamas Defense Force 

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Grand Bahama SCUBA has been an integral partner in the success of youth certifications on Grand Bahama. Their commitment to the community and to educating our children about the marine environment is unprecedented. If you want to experience the best diving and top notch expertise, click on the link to the right to communicate with Fred and Melinda Riger directly.
LINK TO GRAND BAHAMA SCUBA
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"Every moment of our lives we have opportunities to create positive memories for ourselves and for others. At the end of our human incarnation, our memories are all we have left of our lives. We can live each moment in mistrust, fear and despair or we can live in light, love, happiness and joy. It is up to each of us to decide which path we will choose."

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Cheri Wood
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  • HOME
  • Environmental Projects
    • Reef Ball Project at Paradise Cove
    • International Coastal Clean Ups
    • Working with Local Youths
  • HEALING INITIATIVES
  • Divine Diving
    • SCUBA Certifications for youths
  • Awesome Adventures
    • Magical Places & Experiences
    • Turtle Tagging
    • Snorkeling in Paradise
  • Contact