Dive GalaxSea

15/08/2026

Talk about a SHARK surprise!🦈🤯

A research camera mounted on a nurse shark captured something pretty incredible—a great white shark cruising into view! Talk about having the right place, the right time… and one very interesting cameraman. 😂

This is why I love marine research. There is still SO much happening beneath the surface that we simply don’t see. Every camera, tag, and observation helps scientists piece together the bigger picture of our ocean and the animals that call it home. 🌊💙

You just never know what you’ll discover when you let the ocean tell the story. 👀

(Link to YouTube video in article and comment below)

We hear they're screening the film in the sea-nema.

10/08/2026

🚨🤿 **DIVERS — BEFORE YOU UPDATE YOUR SSI APP, READ THIS!** 🤿🚨

The new SSI App is rolling out! 🎉 But **DO NOT UPDATE JUST YET!** 😱

First, open your current SSI App and:

⚙️ **Click the GEAR symbol**
🔄 **Synchronize ALL content**
📲 **THEN update to the newest version**

This is an important step to help make sure your certifications, dive records, training information, and other App content are properly synchronized before the update.

Think of it as your **digital pre-dive check**:
**SYNC FIRST. UPDATE SECOND. DIVE ON!** 🌊🐠

Please share this with your dive buddies! 🤿

01/08/2026

🐢 Meet the new turtle in the neighborhood!

We regularly see loggerhead sea turtles on Cozumel's reefs, and over time we've gotten to know many of them by the unique markings on their heads and shells. That's why we were so excited when we spotted this beautiful new face at Palancar Bricks last week!

This newcomer may be visiting the area because it's loggerhead breeding season, when adults travel between feeding and nesting areas in search of mates.

Here in Cozumel, sea turtle nesting season runs from May through October. While green turtles are the most common nesters, loggerheads also come ashore to lay their eggs on our beaches. Every successful nesting season helps ensure future generations of these incredible, ancient mariners.

One of the best parts of diving is never knowing who—or what—you'll meet underwater. We can't wait to see if this new neighbor decides to stick around! 💙🐢 What do you think about a name?

01/08/2026

📍 **Cozumel Dive Site Closures – Effective August 1**

As part of Cozumel's ongoing reef management program, the following dive sites are temporarily closed to allow the reef time to rest and recover:

🌿 Columbia
🌿 Palancar Bricks
🌿 Palancar Caves

These scheduled closures are an important part of protecting one of the world's most beautiful coral reef systems. Giving reefs a chance to recover from diving and natural stressors helps keep corals healthier, supports marine life, and ensures these incredible sites can be enjoyed by future generations of divers.

We'll be exploring plenty of Cozumel's other spectacular reefs while these sites take a well-deserved break! Thank you for helping us protect the underwater world we all love. 💙 Every responsible dive makes a difference.

31/07/2026

Two nurse sharks... always together. 💙🦈

We've spotted this pair several times over the past week, and it's hard not to wonder if romance is in the water. Nurse sharks typically mate during the summer months, with males often staying close to females before breeding. After a gestation period of about 5–6 months, mom may give birth to a litter of 20–40 adorable pups!

Could these two be the next underwater love story? We'll be keeping our fins crossed that we'll have some tiny baby sharks to celebrate in the months ahead. ❤️🌊

30/07/2026

Yes, it's summer in Cozumel & we're incredibly lucky to see a few of these graceful animals gliding through our waters even during the summer months.

That's why we never rush our safety stops. Some of the best moments of the dive happen when you slow down, stay aware, and keep your eyes on the blue. You never know what incredible surprise might swim by next.

🦅🌊 Who knows what you'll see on your next dive?

29/07/2026

There’s nothing better than Vitamin Sea!!!

It was Darren, Todd, and Jodi's first day diving with Dive GalaxSea, and what a day to start! We made some new friends, shared plenty of laughs above and below the surface, and got an early jump on Shark Week with one of the sharkiest dive days we've had in a while! 🦈🤿

Thanks for trusting us with your Cozumel adventure. We loved sharing our underwater home with you, and we can't wait to dive together again. Until next time... the sharks will be waiting! 😉

28/07/2026

There's something unforgettable about your **first wreck dive**... and sharing it with family makes it even more special. 💙⚓

This week's adventure took us to the **C-53 Felipe Xicoténcatl**, where an amazing family experienced their very first wreck dive together. Watching them explore the ship and create memories they'll never forget was such a privilege!

The **C-53** began her life as the **USS Scuffle (AM-298)**, a U.S. Navy minesweeper built during World War II. After serving with the Mexican Navy for many years as the *ARM General Felipe Xicoténcatl*, she was intentionally sunk off the coast of Cozumel in **2000** to create an artificial reef.

Today, the wreck is covered in vibrant corals and sponges, providing a thriving home for countless species of fish, crustaceans, and other marine life. Artificial reefs like the C-53 help reduce pressure on natural reefs, create new habitat for ocean life, and give divers incredible places to explore while supporting marine conservation.

Who else remembers their first wreck dive? ⚓🌊

27/07/2026

Last week's dives were packed with action! 🦈🐚🐟

From cruising alongside sharks to witnessing what can only be described as a full-on **conch invasion**, and ending with an incredible swirling bait ball, every dive brought something new to the adventure.

While it wasn't Nick, Elaine, Kendall, Cody & Dylan's first time diving with us, it *was* their first experience navigating Cozumel's famous swim-throughs and exploring their very first wreck! 🤿💙

I'd say they absolutely crushed it! 👏

🎥 Stay tuned... the wreck dive video is coming next!

21/07/2026

The diving world lost a true legend. 💙

We join the global scuba community in remembering Zale Parry—a fearless pioneer who helped pave the way for generations of women in diving. Her passion, courage, and groundbreaking achievements inspired countless divers, proving that the ocean belongs to everyone.

Thank you, Zale, for showing us what was possible. Rest peacefully, and may your legacy continue to inspire every diver who takes their first breath beneath the surface.

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Today, we mourn the loss of one of diving’s true pioneers.

Women Divers Hall of Fame is deeply saddened by the passing of Zale Parry, a member of our inaugural Class of 2000 and a woman whose courage, curiosity, and determination helped shape the history of scuba diving.

Long before opportunities for women in diving were common, Zale was breaking barriers. She set records, helped establish one of the first civilian hyperbaric chambers in California, became one of the earliest female scuba instructors, and inspired countless people through her underwater photography, television appearances, and lifelong passion for exploring the underwater world.

More than her accomplishments, Zale will be remembered for the doors she opened for those who followed. Her legacy lives on in every woman who dares to explore, discover, teach, and lead beneath the surface.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Zale’s family, friends, and the global diving community. Thank you, Zale, for showing us what was possible.

Fair seas and following currents. 💙