About Dive World

Meet the Dive World team

  • Dive World founder

    Mario Medarevic

    Mario Medarevic is a Yugoslav born water fanatic that grew up in Malaysia. Like so many other young boys, Mario was obsessed with sharks as a child spending every spare moment between school and sleep…

  • Master Scuba Diver Trainer

    Mareesha “Meeshy” Klos

    Mareesha is the Dive World work horse. Year over year no one dives more, no one teaches more and no one is more enthusiastic about it than Meesh. If you are looking for a dive buddy Meeshy is always r…

  • Dive World Instructor

    Kenzi E.

    Don’t let her smile fool you, Kenzi is a tough cookie. Known for her no nonsense approach to teaching she will hold you accountable every step of the way. Kenzi is one of Dive Worlds longest sta…

  • Dive World Instructor

    Diego Giacomel

    Diego is a bit of a legend in the Dive World community. One of our longest tenured members, Diego is deeply entrenched in the minds, memories and stories of almost every diver that has come our way. O…

  • Master Scuba Diver Trainer

    Michal Konopinski

    Michal is the second most active instructor on the Dive World roster. He often looks serious but those who know him will tell you he’s a sweetheart. Michal has an uncanny ability to absorb infor…

  • Dive World Instructor

    Miranda Blackwell

    Miranda is one of the newest members of the Dive World team. She is best characterized as joyful and focused. Her spontaneity and ambition landed her a spot on the Dive World roster but her profession…

  • Dive World Instructor

    David Philip

    David is the Dive World juggernaut. We like to say that David is at least an 8/10 at everything you can possibly think of. Know for his sharp wit and jolly demeanor, David has a way of making everyone…

  • Dive World Instructor

    James Tran

    James is the Dive World swiss army knife. With his military background, James has a propensity to be prepared for everything and be of service to everyone. Know for his calm demeanor and passive appro…

  • Dive World Divemaster

    Raffi G.

    Raffi started his diving journey with Dive World back in 2017 and he has not looked back since. Known for his quiet demeanor and even temperament, Raffi also holds the distinction of being a black bel…

  • Dive World Master Freediving Instructor

    Andrew Ryzebol

    Andrew has been freediving since 2013, and became a certified Instructor in 2017.  He is a certified AIDA Instructor, AIDA Youth Instructor, EFR Instructor, O2 Provider, Competitive Freediver & I…

  • Dive World Freediving Instructor

    Lilly Ryzebol

    Lilly Ryzebol is a competitive freediver, 1x Canadian National Record Holder and the Ontario Representative for AIDA Canada. She is a certified Assistant Instructor through AIDA and EFR Instructor who…

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