Community & Environmental Projects
Splash Dive Center is dedicated to delivering exceptional scuba diving and snorkeling experiences in Belize while promoting environmental conservation and sustainable tourism. Owned and operated by Patty Ramirez and Ralph Capeling, our team is committed to providing the highest standards of customer service while actively supporting marine conservation and community initiatives in Southern Belize.
Our Commitment to environmental protection
We’re committed to long-term sustainable tourism and diving practices. Our focus is on protecting the Belize Barrier reef, the Whale sharks of Gladden Spit, and all the aquatic life that we are so privileged to be able to show our scuba divers and snorkelers. Our team is particularly committed to the culling of the invasive lionfish, an invasive species causing great damage to our aquatic environment and marine life. We follow and enforce PADI standards with respect to marine life. We ask divers and snorkelers to do their part to protect and preserve the barrier reef by following our code of conduct.
Our Community projects
Splash Junior Club
Splash Running Club
Our Running Club supports runners from elementary school level up to and including international competition. Some of these kids have the talent to win athletic scholarships, given the training that the Splash coaches provide. To help fund the Running Club, Patty started the not-for-profit organization Arrecife Handmade. Every purchase supports sustainable practices and empowers young athletes in the Placencia Peninsula. You can find these products in our dive center or at gift shops in Placencia.
Adopt a New Tour Guide
The Splash Adopt a New Tour Guide Program stands as a testament to the company’s dedication to nurturing talent within its ranks. By offering comprehensive training and support, this initiative empowers tour guides to unlock their full potential and excel in their roles. Through this program, Splash Dive Center not only enhances the quality of its guided tours but also ensures the personal and professional growth of its guides, fostering a team of skilled and enthusiastic individuals who can provide unforgettable experiences to their clients.
Help Our Heroes
The Splash Help Our Heroes Program is a commendable partnership with the BESOLT Rescue Team, focused on developing skilled divers and marine rescuers. Through rigorous training and mentorship, participants in this initiative are empowered to reach the prestigious Dive Master level while acquiring crucial skills used in marine rescue. This collaboration not only equips these heroes with the expertise to respond to aquatic emergencies.
Be My Mentor
A valuable partnership with schools in the community that provides students with invaluable internship opportunities. Through this initiative, young individuals gain practical experience and mentorship from professionals at Splash Dive Center, offering them insights into the world of tourism and conservation. This program not only supports local education but also nurtures the next generation of leaders.
Bookbag Santa
Bookbag Santa is partnership where we offer affordable diving experiences while the organization give back to the community by providing much-needed school supplies to local schools, medical.
environmental Projects
Placencia Peninsula Beach Clean Up
During the challenging times of the pandemic, our commitment to our employees’ well-being and our dedication to environmental preservation led us to take a proactive approach. To support our staff and their livelihoods, we initiated a weekly initiative where we organized clean-up efforts along the beautiful Placencia Peninsula beaches. For three hours every week, our dedicated team, along with the help of ten enthusiastic volunteers, came together to remove litter and debris from these picturesque shores. This not only provided our employees with a means to survive during the pandemic but also allowed us to contribute to the upkeep of the local environment. It was a true testament to the strength of community and the importance of collective action during challenging times.
Laughing Bird Caye Annual Cleanup
The north area of Laughing Bird Caye is off limits to the public as it is a bird rookery but for one day each year the park rangers open the area for the Splash organized annual cleanup of the flotsam and jetsam that has accumulated over the past year. Splash celebrated the 20th Annual Clean Up on March 16, 2024. This initiative gathers two hundred dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference along with most of the school kids in the Placencia, Seine, Bight and Independence area. Over twenty local companies contribute boats, fuel, lunches and material to support the program. Read more about it here.
