Meet Mr. Reggie Reyes, 

Reggie is an Ocean Geographic Masterclass Graduate, a member and underwater photographer in the exclusive Ocean Artists Society among global ambassadors who were chosen for their passion for ocean protection through pictures with purpose. 

As an active Scuba Diving instructor trainer and Training Development Coordinator for Ocean Reef Full Face Mask, he is Coral Reef Rescue and Rehabilitation Advocate/ Conservation Photography Coach. Inducted into the Dauin Tourism Board in 2020 mainly to spearhead environmental direct actions and awareness programs including Zero Waste and repurposing initiatives. 

He is a professional conservation coach and Photographer with several International Photography Awards for published books and documentary works. A Director of Coral Quest Rehabilitation Philippines, a movement that helps educate coral rehabilitation to benefit coastal communities. A Camera Club of the Philippines member, a distinguished and invitation only camera club founded in 1928.

He also heads CCID Center for Conservation In Diving, promotes Blue Oceans as an SSI center and COO of Silver Reef Dive Resort a zero waste initiative, responsible renewal energy resort based in Maayong Tubig, Dauin Negros Oriental. Has Judged in underwater photo competitions in Negros Oriental by PTU, DOT, Dive 7 Negros Oriental Festivals. 

Dive Conference Topic: Ridge to Reef Direct Action Conservation

Schedule: August 19, Friday (Day 1) | 12:15 PM – 12:40 PM

Expertise:
Marine Conservation & Biodiversity