~ Pablo ~

Co-Founder, General Manager, PADI IDC Staff Instructor

A Chilean with a plan, Pablo turned his dream for an eco-conscious dive center into a reality with the vision of his co-founders. With over 7 years teaching experience in the Caribbean, Pablo´s energy and enthusiasm for diving and protecting our ocean environment is contagious and inspiring. In between running the Takata Divemaster Program or discovering new dive sites on one of Takata´s adventurous expeditions, Pablo spends his time giving back to the community of Mahahual and striving to bring awareness to the plight of our oceans.

~Therese ~

Dive Center Manager, PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Originally from Ireland, Therese left the corporate world behind 7 years ago to enjoy the warm waters of the Caribbean, certifying hundreds of new divers, divemasters and training new instructors along the way. Having gained a variety of experience working in Honduras and the Cayman Islands, Therese has returned to Mexico to expand the professional dive program at Takata. Therese is happiest when sharing her love for all things ocean related with new and experienced divers and searching the sand for tiny critters!

Chez Takata Experience, nous avons construit un centre de plongée et un centre de recherche pour servir la communauté de plongée et l’environnement. Notre mission est de créer des plongeurs et des professionnels de la plongée soucieux de l’environnement, tout en affectant positivement la communauté locale de Mahahual.

Nous nous efforçons de devenir une opération de plongée durable, avec un impact minimal sur l’environnement. Notre magasin de plongée est alimenté par des panneaux solaires. Nous avons utilisé des matériaux recyclés pour construire notre plateforme de yoga en plein air, notre café / bar et nos zones de détente. Nous avons une zone de recyclage utilisée par nos voisins et une installation de compost organique.

Il est très important que nous participions au développement économique, environnemental et social de la communauté locale de Mahahual. Nous employons des équipages de bateaux locaux et travaillons avec la communauté pour améliorer la relation avec la nature, en étant conscients des coutumes et des traditions locales.

Avec notre centre de recherche, nous réussissons à promouvoir une approche plus respectueuse de l’environnement dans la vie quotidienne, les pratiques commerciales locales et l’industrie du tourisme à Mahahual.

~ CASSIOPEA ~

Co-Founder, Director of Research, PADI Ambassadiver & Divemaster

Our Research Center Director, Cassiopea, graduated with a BA in Public Affairs and International Relations and earned a double MA in Biology and Environmental Management from Sherbrooke University, Quebec before going on to establish Takata Research Center in 2016. Her vision for the Research Center is to create a model of sustainable coastal development where human activities do not negatively impact nature and the oceans. Cassiopea works closely with the local community in Mahahual and leads a diverse program of research relating to ocean and coastal ecosystems conservation, with visiting interns and collaborators from all over the world.

~ Pablo ~

Co-Founder, General Manager, PADI IDC Staff Instructor

A Chilean with a plan, Pablo turned his dream for an eco-conscious dive center into a reality with the vision of his co-founders. With over 7 years teaching experience in the Caribbean, Pablo´s energy and enthusiasm for diving and protecting our ocean environment is contagious and inspiring. In between running the Takata Divemaster Program or discovering new dive sites on one of Takata´s adventurous expeditions, Pablo spends his time giving back to the community of Mahahual and striving to bring awareness to the plight of our oceans.

~ Tomas ~

Co-Founder, Videographer, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

As a keen diver and environmentalist, Tomas has always had a love for conservation and the ocean. His love for diving began at the age of 12 years old and since then he has dived all over the world. After taking a BSc in Wildlife Conservation and MSc in Wildlife Documentary production, Tomas now combines his skills as a dive instructor and accomplished videographer to teach people how to be more environmentally conscious divers and share the message of Takata Experience.

~ Nicolas ~

Co-Founder, Marketing Manager, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

The Takata Marketing Guru from Quebec, Nicolas is an avid diver and passionate advocate for the ocean. Following his travel experiences and love for diving, he joined his co-founders with a view to creating a place where people can experience the world of diving and conservation in one. “The first time you go below the blue line, everything you feel and see become totally irrelevant in front of what nature has to offer us. From Indonesia to the Philippines and South East Asia to Central America, my passion grew stronger, as well as my knowledge and awareness about environmental issues. The Takata project is an extension of our admiration for nature. We are raising our voices together to preserve and protect the ocean and its ecosystems.”