Moalboal Dive Center Association (MDCA)
A large majority of the Dive and Snorkel operators in Moalboal have formed Moalboal Dive Center Association
(MDCA).
The associations purpose is to actively protect and conserve the underwater environment and support other organizations
in this respect. In addition to this, we are committed to promoting the area as the scuba and snorkeling
destination of choice.
The association works closely with other organizations, such as the Moalboal Local Government Unit, the Fishermen
Associations, PADI, Project Aware and anybody else who helps to protect and improve Moalboal underwater world.
Our Mission
Protect and conserve underwater environments through education, encouragement and action. Cooperate with local
government, fishermen association, PADI, Project Aware and other national and international organizations. Protect
and enhance the underwater environment by taking the initiative and action. Promote and market the safe and
sustainable growth of Moalboal scuba diving industry
Who We Are
We are a non-profit organization made up of professional scuba diving operations and dive resorts in and around the
municipality of Moalboal. The elected officers of are:
Chairman: Mario Tapales Seaquest Dive Center
Vice Chairman: Karl H. Epp Savedra Dive Center
Secretary: Desiree Pullens Magic Island Dive Resort
Treasurer: Jesper Nykvist - Neptune Diving Adventure
As of May 2006, the MDCA included the following business members:
1. Neptune Diving Adventure.
2. Savedra Dive Center.
3. Sea Quest Dive Center.
4. Tiki-Tiki Divers.
5. M.B. Ocean Blue.
6. Won Dive Resort.
7. Blue Abyss Dive shop.
8. Sea Explorer.
9. Sampaguita Dive Resort.
10. Magic Island Resort.
11. Kasai Resort.
12. Ocean Safari.
13. White Beach Divers, Ravenala Resort.
14. White Beach Divers, Dolphin House Resort.
15. Ocean Globe Divers.
16. James Diving.
17. Emerald Green Diving Center
Non-members and expelled/banned members:
1. Visaya Divers
2. Whispering Palms
3. Asian Belgium Resort
Support us and dive with us
Next time you make plans to dive Moalboal, please ask if your dive operator is part of the MDCA. Members will
display the MDCA logo Peace On Reef logo.
Every time you dive with a member, your entrance fee gets redirected back to the Moalboal / Cebu Town Office
(Municipality of Moalboal. More funds means more conservation and more benefits for the local community. Help
us to help them.
You should support the activities of the MDCA and only
dive with its member operators.
Snorkeling and Diving Guidelines
Do not touch living marine wildlife, such as coral, animals, etc.
Do not collect souvenirs (shells, coral, etc.).
Do not stand or rest on coral reefs.
Never harass aquatic animals for your own amusement.
Always be aware of your position in the water and that of your dive gear, in relation to marine animals
and the coral reef.
Remember to dive safely, both in terms of your health and that of the marine environment.
Review and update diving skills such as buoyancy control, finning and positioning.
Do not feed marine animals.
What We Do
MDCA works in partnership with the local government, fishermen, scuba divers and water enthusiasts to combat
challenges facing underwater environments.
First projects include:
Marine Park Project: support the LGU, Barangays and fishermen establishing the Marine Park Project, assist in collection
of fees, help in implementing rules and regulations, train and educate members in scuba diving.
Marine Sanctuaries: Assist and support the LGU for the expansion of sanctuary zones to protect all threatened
species in Moalboal coastal waters. Marine Protected Areas provide educational opportunities and sustain exploited
species populations. Research into no-take marine reserves has shown a dramatic increase in size and abundance of
commercially targeted species.
Alternative Fishing Project: Support and alternative fishing projects by creating new fishing grounds by putting up
FISH AGGREGATING DEVICE or PAYAW.
Buoy Project: Establishing and maintaining mooring buoys. Educate dive centers and boat operators on using the
buoys and kick their ass if they dont.
Protect the Shark Project: Initiate and support a ban on shark catching and shark finning in Moalboal coastal
waters.
MDCA website: Develop a website representing all members of MDCA, promoting the area as the scuba and snorkeling
destination of choice, introducing projects and activities as well as reporting on progress and developments.
Sponsorship of events to promote scuba diving in Moalboal
Donation and Scholarship Fund Information
Persons interested in making financial or equipment donations to either the Moalboal Municipal Water Users Fee
System fund or Moalboal Dive Center Association (MDCA). may contact the MDCA treasurer, Mr. Jesper Nykvist .
Or arrange a wire transfer directly to the respective accounts:
Copyrigt 2007 Dive Moaboal / Cebu, Philippines.