What does "benthic" mean? Everyone asks us this question! The dictionary defines benthic as something relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water. The benthic zone is the lowest level of a body of water, such as the ocean bottom. It is inhabited mostly by organisms that tolerate cool temperatures and low oxygen levels.
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Alithea was born in landlocked Calgary, and she was raised as a Maritimer in Nova Scotia.
However, she didn’t start her underwater adventures until she moved to the Pacific Northwest.
She quickly made the transition from a newbie at Whytecliff Park to technical instructor, gaining invaluable experience as the manager of two Vancouver area dive shops.
It didn’t take long for her maritime roots to draw her to shipwrecks and any type of diving that allows her to stay longer and go deeper inside an overhead environment.
As a member of Expedition Empress over the years, Alithea is one of a handful of female divers to explore the historically significant Canadian shipwreck Empress of Ireland.
Alithea is a former Education Director of the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia and is a member of the Underwater BC Photographic Society, and has volunteered at the Vancouver Aquarium.
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John was born in Angola, grew up in South Africa and has now called Vancouver his home for over a decade.
He has a particular flair for shipwrecks, especially the deep ones.
John not only loves sharing his knowledge and experience as an instructor but continues to train and learn new diving techniques, and is an avid underwater photographer and videographer.
John is a member of the Underwater BC Photographic Society, and has volunteered for the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia, the Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia and at the Vancouver Aquarium.
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Pedro, also a native of Angola transplanted to Canada, took up diving in Vancouver and quickly fell in love with all things subaquatic.
This enthusiasm and strong desire for continual improvement has resulted in numerous diving certifications since then, most recently in the areas of technical diving and rebreathers.
As a divemaster, Pedro is actively involved in assisting with various training programs and leading dive trips.
He is also qualified to teach Canadian Coast Guard approved boating safety courses.
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