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Learn to dive from one of the most experienced and famous divers in the Caribbean. Manuel Mola has been a platinum level SSI pro since 2002. A small but very special group of divers around the world are privileged
to carry the SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver Card - the highest level of recognition
in the diving industry. |
Manuel with his wife and daughter. |
Few divers will ever reach this highly prestigious level of certification.
Only the most committed to the sport can accomplish over 5000 dives.
In fact, this award can only be received after application and review by the
Platinum Pro 5000 Committee, which consists of SSI, Skin Diver Magazine and
other other industry leaders. For more information about SSI, see www.ssiusa.com. |
Manuel started diving in 1978, when he lived in Cuba. Unable to obtain underwater
photographic equipment, he made his own underwater camera from a volleyball innertube
and the lens from a dive mask. From this humble beginning he has gone on to earn international fame
for his underwater photography. His artistic eye captures the aquatic beauty he sees with his heart.
He has won several international photography competitions in Cuba. His photos have been published
worldwide in venues such as Sport Diver Magazine, Sub Magazine (Italy), Buceadores Magazine (Spain),
Espacio Profundidad (Mexico), Fathom
magazine, and National Geographic. His photos are also featured in the book
Scuba Cuba.
In addition to having obtained the top level in SSI, Manuel is a 3-star CMAS
instructor, which is the highest level obtainable in that organization. He was Vice-President of the Underwater Photography Cuba
Federaton, and was one of only five board membrs in the world of the CMAS underwater commission of which Jacque Costeau was president.
He held this position for four years, before leaving Cuba for Playa del Carmen. He also
helped organize the CMAS World Championship of
Underwater Photography in 1992. He participated in the competition in France in 2001. He has dived all
over the world, but currently makes his home in Playa del Carmen.
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Manuel has a degree in Physics from the University of Havana in Cuba.
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 Whether you are a beginning diver or a seasoned diver who wishes to improve your diving techniques,
Manuel has something to offer. Frustrated with your underwater photography? Let Manuel take you to a new level of photographic excellence. Tired of keeping
up with a group? Individual instruction will make you feel more secure and give you a chance to develop your skills safely and quickly.
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CMAS
Founded by Jacque Costeau in 1959, CMAS (Confederation Mondiale Des Activities Subaquatiques)
is the world's largest diving organization,
composed of more than 14,000 diving clubs, 82 national federations and 4.5 million divers.
CMAS international certifications cards are issued by equivalence in 82 countries and at all levels,
for both divers and instructors. 3-star is the highest obtainable level. Certification grants the following benefits:
- Global acceptance and international recognition.
- Permission to dive in countries where authorization is needed
- Ability to rent equipment and refill cylinders abroad.
- Ease in joining international diving groups.
For more information see www.cmas2000.org. |
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