Open Water Scuba Instructor

Rich Lawson has been diving for four decades and a PADI Pro since 1990.  He developed a love of the ocean at an early age watching the Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.  He took his first breath underwater in his early teens and shortly thereafter became a certified Open Water Diver.  In short order, Rich pursued his Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster certifications.  More recently, Rich completed a life-long goal of becoming an instructor.  He has a great interest in historical shipwrecks and maritime history.  In his professional life, Rich leads an ocean science and technology industry association.