Making Waves in Dahab: SSI Ocean Cleanup Challenge 2026
By Cat Meyer Throughout June, the waters of Dahab were home to something special. As part of the global SSI Blue Ocean Cleanup Challenge, an incredible mix of divers, locals,…
Author: Cat Meyer
Cat qualified as an Open Water Diver in Dahab in 2002 and became an instructor in 2017. Over seven years as a part-time dive professional at London’s largest dive centre, she issued over 1,000 certifications and mentored 13 Divemaster candidates—some of whom are now Staff Instructors. She also spent two years as a weekend dive guide at Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium, guiding guests through the three exhibits.
Alongside her diving career, Cat brings over 24 years of experience in the UK’s high-end construction industry and has managed the UK’s largest scuba diving retail store. She has dived all over the world, with favourite destinations including Bonaire in the Dutch Antilles, Mafia Island in Tanzania, and Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.
Cat works as a consultant for Scuba Seekers. She has revamped the onsite dive shop and online store, oversees all liveaboard bookings, and collaborates with the marketing team to keep Scuba Seekers at the forefront of social media.
You can follow her on Instagram: @therealscubacat275