Born on a small island in Brasil to a swim instructor mom and a surfer dad, Gabi has always felt a special connection to the water. After moving to Arizona at a young age, the ocean felt more like a dream than reality but the pool is where she felt most comfortable. While in college she discovered SCUBA diving in the lakes of Arizona, and soon after, she had the opportunity to dive in the Turks and Caicos Islands while doing marine biology research with a study abroad program. While in TCI she fell even more in love with the ocean and SCUBA diving but going back to the lake didn’t feel right, so she took a break from diving while she finished up her B.S. in Conservation Biology. As soon as she earned her degree, she went back to Brasil to visit family and ended up staying there to get her divemaster certification. Gabi enjoys learning about the “underwater world” and views every dive as an opportunity to see something new. She is excited to share her knowledge with you.
