Robert Helmerick
Head Dive Officer
American
Robert, a PADI Instructor, joined the team as our Head Dive Officer in October 2018. As well as his dive instructor qualifications, he holds a double major BSc in Oceanography and Environmental Hazards & Emergency Management. He has previously worked as an instructor in Greece, USA, Spain, South Africa and the Philippines. He is responsible for all of our diving operations and training.
Manjo
Boat Captain
Malagasy
Manjo is a local from the village of Ifaty and lives with his family just opposite the Reef Doctor camp. He has been with the team since 2009 and, alongside the dive officer, is in charge of the projects boats, and engine operations and maintenance. His exceptional knowledge of the ocean and the Bay of Ranobe ensures the safety of all diving operations.
Bostata
Boat Captain
Malagasy
Bostata is also from the village of Ifaty and joined us in 2015 as a second boat captain. He captains all of our science and dive training boat trips.
