Emma V ( Instructors Team )

Instructor

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor - Scuba Diving since 2016

I am the youngest of 5 girls in my family, so naturally I always followed in my sister's footsteps. In high school, I joined the Marine Biology club to be like my older sister Abby. There, is where I first became a certified Open Water Diver and visited Key Largo and Jules' Undersea Lodge for the first time, I instantly fell in love with the world of Scuba Diving.
I attended college at Indiana University with a major in Animal Behavior and graduated in the Fall of 2023 after spending the summer in Sydney, Australia completing a Research Project; where I created an AI camera recognition system using 3D modeling, in an attempt to better track the different species of fish that were being caught by recreational fishermen. While in Sydney I traveled to Cairns and dove the Great Barrier Reef, re-sparking my love for scuba diving and marine conservation.
In January of 2024, I spent 3 months in Utila, Honduras where I completed the Marine Conservation Internship with the Whale Shark Research and Oceanic Center and became an Instructor! Flash forward a few months I am now living and working in Key Largo as an Instructor at Rainbow Reef!!
- Favorite Dive Site:
  Spiegle Grove
- Favorite Specialty Class:
  Full Face Mask
- Favorite Fish:
  Blue Caribbean Tang
- Favorite Restaurant:
  Mrs. Mac's Kitchen
- Favorite Movie:
  She's the Man
PADI Specialty Instructor Certifications:
- Wreck Diver
- Deep Diver
- Enriched Air/Nitrox Diver
- Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver
- Project Aware
- Coral Reef Conservation
- Dive Against Debris
- TecRec Gas Blender
- PADI Emergency 02 Provider
- EFR Primary/Secondary Care
- EFR Care for Children
- PADI Full FaceMask
- PADI Adaptive

My Dive Gear:

Regulators:

Atomic B2 Regulator

Our most popular regulator, the Atomic Aquatics B2 system combines the signature second stage design and materials of the T3 with a Chrome-plated Brass first stage. The result is an incredibly high-performance regulator system that is approachable for eve...
BCD:

Aqua Lung Axiom i3

A feature-rich, ADV style, wrap-around jacket that incorporates the innovative i3 inflation / deflation system (patented). The integrated WraptureTM harness system (pat. pend.) allows you to stand up straight in total comfort while the cylinder remains pe...
Dive Computers:

Suunto Zoop Wrist Dive Computer

Don't let the price of the Suunto Zoop dive computer fool you. It is loaded with features like wrist or console mounting options, downloadable to a PC or Mac with an optional USB cable. Nitrox anyone? The Zoop is Nitrox compatible up to 50%. At high viz o...
Mask:

Atomic Frameless

The success of this product derives from meticulous computer design and numerous optical tests. The central position of the eyes and the optimally angled window provides the widest possible viewing angle in every direction. Quick-adjusting ergonomic buckl...
Fins:

Atomic Split Fins

All it took was watching the tail fins of fish - except that we couldn't keep up with them because our traditional fins took too much effort. Using hard kicking paddle fins can result in leg strain, fatigue and cramping. Because of the kick resistance of ...
Snorkel:

Atomic SV-1 Snorkel

The Atomic Aquatics Scupper Valve snorkel design is based on the same principle as the one-way Scupper Valve used in boats. If waves or splashes enter the boat, a one-way rubber flapper located on the deck near the rear of the boat opens to drain the wate...
Octopus:

Aqua Lung Legend Octo

This balanced second stage is the perfect pairing for the Legend LX regulator. Its breathability is unmatched. In fact, it breathes easier than most primary regulators! Made with the same high quality parts and materials as the Legend LX, quality and dura...