ABOUT EVOLUTION and OUR TEAM

Evolution is owned and run by 2 passionate divers, who love the Philippines and want to share their enjoyment with others.

The owners shared philosophies of quality facilties and services are the foundation of the Evolution model. With diving as the primary focus they aim to provide interesting and safe training designed and taught in a way to maximise students retention of information. Additionally they hope they can empower their friends and students to explore the excitments of the underwater world in they same way they do; with a well organised infrastructure of equipment, boats and staff to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Being firm believers in sucking out the best life has to offer Evolution is designed to create a meeting place for divers and non-divers out of the water, a social melting pot that makes you want to return again and again. You’ll see staff and owners in the bar and the restaurant every night…and more than likely you’ll be chatting to them over a cold drink at some point during your trip.

Matt Reed - TDI Instructor Trainer - Evolution Partner

Matt is an experienced technical diver and instructor trainer having studied with some of the world's best, and has worked as a full time instructor since 1999 and a technical instructor for over 8 years in some enviable locations including The Red Sea, Belize, Dominican Republic, Palau, Truk Lagoon, and of course the UK. Now based in the Philippines since 2003 Matt has made the country his full time home and enjoys the warm climate, and lots of sun.

Matt teaches all courses through Advanced Trimix including the brand new TDI Helitrox class, and Instructor level courses up to Extended Range and Advanced Wreck. His courses are all built upon his wealth of real tech diving experience from around the world and Matt's favorite class to teach is the advanced wreck class. Although if you're just getting started then Matt will also be happy to chat with you about the intricacies of any level of diving.

Specialising in trimix and overhead environment training Matt’s current diving sees him exploring virgin wrecks in the Malapascua area such as the Mogami Maru an unexplored Japanese ship from WW2, which is home to a number of treasures.

Matt is originally from England and has a degree in Audio Technology as well as an NVQ in Engineering. When he's not working Matt likes to spend time with his friends, reading, or cultivating his Bonsai collection; but mostly enjoys teaching his daughter Lilja the first steps in her diving career...learning to snorkel.

David Joyce - Master Scuba Diver Trainer - Evolution Partner

As a Master Scuba Diver Trainer David has introduced many students to the wonderful world of diving and helped many more evolve their diving skills and capabilities through the recreational diving ranks,  Diving for over 11 years,  and a PADI pro since 2002, David has dived in a variety of oceans, lakes, caves and wrecks on five Continents.

When he’s not teaching David indulges his other diving passions - underwater photography and technical diving and exploration.  As an Advanced Wreck and Advanced Trimix diver there are few nooks and crannies off limits and Matt and David regularly plan their next Great Dive together.

If its not deep or dirty David will happily spend hours in the shallows stalking Crinoid Shrimp, Blue Ring Octopus and anything else that passes his camera lens.  As a former TV Director and Producer David has an eye for the weird and wonderful and is now more then happy to be venting his creative flair on the varied and magical inhabitants of Malapscua where he lives full time.

Dive Team

The Evolution dive team is hand picked to ensure customer safety and satisfaction at every turn. The boat crew are all experienced hands in the region, able to judge the tides and weather carefully to ensure the boat rides smoothly, and they will help you carry all your equipment, assemble, disassemble and wash it for you.

Our dive guides are Malapascuan born and raised, with thousands of dives in the area, and as one of our guests put it "they can smell the marinelife!" They will pick divesites based on diver experience and preferences, and generally ensure you get to see exactly what you are looking for. Fully trained in rescue procedures and fluent in English you can expect only the most enjoyable and fulfilling dives with our guides.

Let them know your preferences and the team will do eveything in their power to ensure you have a fantastic experience.

The Craic House

Our "Craic Dealers" are the talk of the island...Although Malapascua remains a remote paradise island, we always like to have a nice fun, friendly environment to relax in when we eat or drink, or just hang out with friends. The local girls will explain the special menu we have, and how it is all prepared. They will also mix you cocktails, fruit juices, or just find you an ice cold beer.

Knowledgeable about the island life an as much a part of the family as anyone, you will almost certainly find yourself chatting with one of the 'dealers' about what you next fix should be!