Diving Instructor | Age 32 | Zanzibar
🌊 The Guardian: Raised in a small fishing village, Kessy developed a deep
respect for the sea
while helping her father navigate the tides. Now a sought-after diving guide, she shares her
passion
with underwater adventurers while advocating for marine conservation and photographing
wildlife.
🎯 Challenges: Frequent diving demands significant stamina, especially when
guiding groups across
vast reef systems. Balancing physical endurance with conservation advocacy is exhausting, and
economic instability in the tourist-dependent industry adds constant pressure.
✨ How Manta Helped: The Manta underwater propulsion device transformed
Kessy's dives.
With effortless gliding, she conserves energy for longer expeditions and can focus on teaching
responsible exploration.
Students cover more ground safely, and Kessy reaches remote reefs to document endangered species
—
all while preserving the ocean beauty she holds dear.