Ruben Escamilla
Instructor
Location: Sylmar, California
Hometown: Sylmar, California
Ever since I was a young man, I wanted to explore our oceans and what's in them. I have fallen in love with scuba diving and with the friendships I have made while diving. I began diving in the summer of 2013 with the help of Ocean Safari Scuba. In my short time diving, I have been able to travel and scuba dive in beautiful and exotic places, for example, Hawaii, Bahamas, Mexico and other destinations. I have been inside a shark cage staring at an 18 foot Great White shark named Bruce at Guadalupe Island, Mexico. In 2017, I saw hundreds of Hammerhead sharks swim above my head at the Galapagos Islands. I'm typically a shy person, however, diving has helped me come out of my comfort zone to meet new people and share diving adventures. In the future, I would like to earn my Instructor Certification and help others discover the beautiful world in our oceans.
The Great Barrier Reef
February 22, 2019
In early February of 2019, I was able to dive The Great Barrier Reef. I'm not a photographer or have a great camera. I only use a GoPro with color corrective lenses. However, I took this picture and I feel it’s the best underwater picture I have ever taken.
