OUR STAFF

TINY BUBBLES SCUBA, INC. established  1998

Owned and Operated by Divers, for Divers

Tiny Bubbles Scuba started at The Ka’anapali Beach Club back in 1998, at the time it was called The Embassy Suites Resort.

Located in Honokawai, “West Maui” HI, we cater to the scuba diver who wants to dive in small groups with an experienced and knowledgeable guide to show them all that Maui has to offer underwater.

At Tiny Bubbles Scuba we specialize in taking our time, going slow, and doing whatever we can to make your dive experience as enjoyable as possible.  We are a “YES” company, striving to exceed your expectations!

Tiny Bubbles Scuba instructors are all PADI and SDI instructors with over 30 yrs. experience in Scuba Diving Around The Globe.

Our motto is: “LET’S GET TANKED” – We are Always Available, We will do what we can to get you underwater!

 

Meet the Staff

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Scientific Name: Timothy Madaras Rollo
Common Name: ” Timmerz ”
Hawaiian Name: Kimokeo

Where commonly found:
20′-40′ deep with my head in a hole trying to kiss an Eel or dig out a Tako (octopus)

Habitat and Behavior (Interests, Hobbies, Likes, Dislikes, Etc.):
Like : Scuba (of course), Sailing, Photography, Hiking, Swimming (anything to do with water), Cold Beer, Pizza, Manicotti, Enchiladas, Movies, and LOVE LIFE !

Do Not Like :
Broccoli, Runoff into the ocean, pollution – All kinds

Distribution (Where Have  Been Scuba):
Channel Islands (AnaCapa, Santa Catalina, San Clemente, Santa Barbara), So. California Beaches, Santa Barbara – Oil Rigs, Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Molokini, Kauai, Niihau, Mexico(Cozumel, Playa Del Carmen, Loreto-Baja, Cancun, Tulum-Mayan Riviera), Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, Cayman Brac), Honduras (Utilla, Roatan, Cayos Cochinos, Guanaja), Costa Rica, Belize, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Burma and Thailand…

Description:
I am an only child that was raised in the Dive shop and out in the water (mostly underwater). Born in Los Angeles and then moved to Santa Catalina Island when I graduated High School. I went on a 3 week vacation in 1995 to Maui and have never left. I feel the closest to myself and closest to the world way out here in the middle of the Pacific. IT’S HOME!

Favorite Fish: Moorish Idol

Favorite Marine Life: OCTOPUS

Favorite Movie: The Breakfast Club or Weird Science

Certifications -Padi:
O/W, Adv. O/W, MFA(EFR), Rescue, Divemaster, O/W Instructor, MFA Instructor, Specialty Instructor : Night, Deep, Navigation, Wreck, Scooter, Kayak, Multilevel,  U/W Photographer, Nitrox, Semi-closed Rebreather, Equipment Technician, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, IDC Staff Instructor,  Emergency First Response Instructor.

Certifications – SDI/TDI:
O/W Instructor, Specialty Instructor : Nitrox, Solo Diver, CPR 1st Aid, Computer, Nitrox, Gas Blender, Diver Propulsion, Buoyancy, Deep, Night-Limited Visibility, Wreck, U/W Photography.
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Scientific Name: Robert William Park
Common Name: ” Robert ”
Hawaiian Name: Lopaka

Where commonly found:
Zooming around on a Scooter at 30′-60′

Habitat and Behavior (Interests, Hobbies, Likes, Dislikes, Etc.):
Like : Free-diving, Camping, and long walks on the beach…

Do Not Like : Animal Cruelty, Poaching, and getting caught in the rain…

Distribution (Where Have Been Scuba): Santa Catalina Island, San Diego, Maui, Lanai, Molokini, Molokai

Description:
I was born in Poway, CA.  I’ve lived in all four corners of the U.S.  I eventually found my love for scuba diving on Catalina Island, where I spent 3.5 years working my way up to Instructor level.

Favorite Fish: Bicolor Anthias

Favorite Invertebrate: Lions Paw Sea Cucumber

Favorite Movie: Aladdin & Jurassic Park

Certifications :
PADI: O/W, Adv. O/W, MFA, Rescue, Divemaster, O/W Instructor, EFR Instructor, Tank VIP Inspector, Tank Valve Repair Tech.

*My next goal in life is to get my USCG Captain’s license

 

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Scientific Name: Robert Alan Groh
Common Name: ” Animal ”
Hawaiian Name: Lopaka

Where commonly found:
20′ to 30′ deep at the Sea Turtle cleaning station

Habitat and Behavior (Interests, Hobbies, Likes, Dislikes, Etc.):
Like : Surfing, Hiking, Bowling, Movies, Skiing, Photography

Do Not Like : Speedo’s or Litter

Distribution (Where Have Been Scuba):Maui , Lake Stockton – Missouri

Description:
The youngest of three brothers and sisters, moved to Maui in 2000

Favorite Fish: Frog Fish

Favorite Invertebrate: Octopus

Favorite Movie: Usual Suspects

Certifications :
PADI: O/W, Adv. O/W, MFA, Rescue, Divemaster, O/W Instructor
SDI: O/W Instructor
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