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Road to the depths of Brunei : Part 2 Young Diver Program

1 min readJul 31, 2026

My experience with the GUE Young Diver Program was a week built around connection, exploration, and growth — above and below the surface. Beyond diving itself, the program brought together leadership and mentorship workshops, fitness and team activities, exped...

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Can You Learn 3D Photogrammetry as a Recreational Diver?

Most divers assume underwater photogrammetry is reserved for scientists and tech divers with expensive gear. I assumed the same — until I tried it, failed at it, and discovered it...

Youssef

May 28, 2026

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Youssef and Jon documenting coral reef house

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Project Marine Park: Mapping Tyre City

I never intended to embark on a dive project that would change my approach to exploration. It all started with an unexpected night dive in July, where I was towed by a DPV and got...

Youssef

Apr 12, 2026

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Road to the depths of Brunei - part 1 : GUE Tech pass

The Tech Pass with Gue is the first real step on the road to technical diving — but it's also a mirror. Three days in the water revealed not just how far I'd come, but exactly how...

Youssef

Feb 3, 2026

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