Meet the Dive Team
Josh D’Ambrosio Managing Director
Josh has been diving since 1994 and has been involved in the diving industry professionally since 2000. He is a passionate instructor who loves introducing others into the world that is underwater. Josh strives to continue with improving his own skill level and endeavours to maintain a high level of proficiency that he can then pass onto other divers. Over 1200 dives specializing in diver training with experience in deep, wreck, cave, mixed gas, dry-suit diving and overseas dive travel. PADI IDC Staff Instructor PADI Specialty Instructor GUE Technical 1 Diver CDAA Cave Diver Trimix Gas Blender Instructor DAN Oxygen and First Aid Provider Equipment Service Technician
Dahni D’Ambrosio Manager
Dahni is an integral member of the Adelaide Scuba Dive Team. She is primarily based behind the scenes organising accounts, logistics and scheduling. Dahni also loves to get involved in the day to day running of the facility and is available to assist with any query, diving and/or non diving related. 
Nic Fernie Assistant Manager
Nic started diving as a child and has travelled to many locations worldwide. As one of the youngest team members at Adelaide Scuba, Nic brings a strong passion and enthusiasm for the sport of scuba diving. With a background in sound engineering Nic's diverse knowledge in a variety of fields is an asset to the facility. Over 500 dives. Nic has extensive local, interstate and overseas travel experience. Nic currently spends alot of his time training new divers whilst gaining further experience as a trainer. PADI Master Scuba Diving Trainer PADI Specialty Instructor TDI Advanced Nitrox / Deco Diver CDAA Deep Cavern Diver Trimix Gas Blender DAN Oxygen and First Aid Provider Equipment Service Technician
Ian Wolverson Service Department Manager / Senior Technician Ian has been recreational sport diving for 25 years including 17 years as a qualified cave diver. With 7 years experience in the retail dive industry, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge and diving experience into our skilled dive team here at Adelaide Scuba. Ian is passionate about dive equipment and is a highly experienced and competent Service Technician; he manages the Servicing Department ensuring all of your scuba gear is looked after and serviced to the highest performance and quality available. Authorized SCUBA Technician (all major brands) TQS Accredited Level 3 Senior SCUBA Technician TQS Accredited SCUBA Technician Trainer PADI Advanced Specialty Diver PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Diver CDAA Cave Diver
David Raymond PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Senior Instructor
David is one of our Senior Instructors who brings a wealth of knowledge in diver training to the dive team. David learnt to dive in Adelaide and has been diving through the facility for some years. David is actively training all levels of SCUBA and is generally found out on the boats guiding divers on and around some of Adelaide's favourite dive sites. As an experienced cave diver, David also enjoys spending his time in Mount Gambier and has been lucky enough to explore some of the world's premier cave sites in Mexico and Florida. PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer PADI Specialty Instructor TDI Advanced Trimix Diver CDAA Cave Diver TDI/NACD Advanced Cave Diver Trimix Gas Blender DAN Oxygen and First Aid Provider
John Bent PADI IDC Staff Instructor John has extensive experience in the scuba diving industry including instructor qualifications in recreational and technical diving. In addition to John's experience in diver training, John has also owned and operated his own diving businesses in Adelaide and Guam, Micronesia. Originally running Adelaide Skin Diving Centre which along with Glenelg Scuba Diving Centre/Adelaide Scuba have been Adelaide's leading dive centres for many years. John has dived in many parts of the world and brings to Adelaide Scuba an added wealth of knowledge. John is regularly on site and is happy to share his experience and knowledge with any keen individual. Kym Baldock PADI Instructor / Sales Team
Kym is an exciting and energetic dive instructor that loves teaching, showing and guiding people through new and exciting worlds. From guiding bushwalks through the breathtaking views of the North Flinders Ranges to showing and teaching Scuba Diving in and around Adelaide. Kym is especially interested in Leafy Seadragons which lead him to host many of our Leafy Seadragon Adventure Tours. Kym is regularly instructing, exploring our local dive sites and is available to answer any of your Scuba Training queries. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor PADI Specialty Diver Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation Diploma of Tourism Advanced Untracked Bushwalking Guide St Johns Oxygen and Advanced First Aid Provider EFR First Aid Instructor
Diana Fernie PADI Course Director
Diana first learnt to dive at the tender age of 8 on a hookah system in the Middle East. She certified as a diver in 1997 and has been working in the industry since 1999. Born in England, she has travelled and lived in some exotic and exciting places throughout her life. Now settled in Adelaide, she continues to look for new and exciting challenges. Over 1000 dives. Specializing in all levels of diver training. Extensive local, interstate and overseas experience. Daisy is passionate about sharks, deep, wreck diving and photography, above and below the surface. Guy Richardson PADI Divemaster / Sales Team One of our newly certified Divemasters, Guy is a regular in and out of the shop spending his time guiding and assisting on many of the dive programs here at Adelaide Scuba. Guy started diving with us in 2008 and has progressively continued his diver training. Currently studying Marine Biology at Flinders University, Guy brings a wealth of knowledge to the dive team. Joel Pringle PADI Divemaster Joel is another of our newly certified Divemasters who brings his enthusiasm for the underwater world to the dive team. Currently working in the aquarium trade his passion for marine life is truly inspiring. Joel is continually striving to build and improve his dive skills and knowledge, with the intentions of furthering his education and securing a career in diving, whether recreational and/or commercial. 
Mark Kehr PADI Divemaster
Roger Pearce PADI Divemaster
Richard Fernie PADI Divemaster
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