Aquatic Safaris Crew

Crew Members

Paul Gregory Paul is a Wake Forest University graduate who holds a PhD in Chemistry from VA Tech. While in grad school, he learned to SCUBA dive and later became a Dive Master. It was that activity that led him to move to Wilmington and later become one of the co-owners of Aquatic Safaris. Paul also serves as a Captain aboard one of Aquatic Safaris' Coast Guard Inspected Vessels.

	Roy Taylor Roy is a New Bern native that has been on the water most of his life in one capacity or another. He graduated from UNCW with a Bachelors in Marine Science. Shortly thereafter became a PADI Instructor. Currently he is one of the co-owners of Aquatic Safaris and also serves as one of its Captains.

Dustin Heath Dustin is manager of Aquatic Safaris and a graduate of UNCW. He brings a love for diving and, being a local boy, knows where all the good spots are. If he's not in the shop, chances are he's on his boat fishing or diving.

	Greg Woodby Greg came to Wilmington to attend UNCW. After he received his Bachelors in Marine Science he became a PADI Instructor. Although he is a Microsoft Systems Engineer, he prefers the feel of a wet suit over that of a desk. He currently is one of Aquatic Safaris' Instructors and also doubles as one of our captains and mates. He currently teaches Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox, Divemaster, and Underwater Hunter. You can visit his site at www.wilmingtonspearfishing.com.

Andre Nel Andre came to Wilmington in 2004 and fell in love with the incredible diving and the friendly people of North Carolina. Andre is a South African Native and holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of Stellenbosch. Andre teaches Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and many other specialties. Andre also teaches CPR/AED/First Aid and Oxygen Provider for Scuba Diving.

	Pat Carroll Pat came to Wilmington to attend UNCW where he received his Bachelors as well as his Masters in Marine Science. Currently Pat is responsible for the Aquaculture facility connected to the Center for Marine Science Research at Wrightsville Beach. Pat is one of Aquatic Safaris' most experienced mates.

Michael Winfield Michael is a Marine Biology graduate of UNCW and wears many hats. He is a PADI Instructor, a Captain, and a member of the shop staff.

	Seth Heath Seth is a college student at UNCW. As part of the AS staff, he enjoys interacting with divers excited about our sport. When not in the shop, he is part of the boat crew.

	Matt Roberts Matt works in the shop and on the boats. He is majoring in Marine Biology at UNCW. He has an OUPV Captains License as well as a degree in marine technology from CFCC. He is a PADI Divemaster and is looking forward to becoming an instructor and continuing his travels throughout the dive industry.

	Lloyd Brown Lloyd's been with us since the beginning. He is an assistant principal at Trask Middle School. He spends some of his summer break crewing with us on the boats.

Brad Butler Brad is our newest crew member, but he's crewed before with Capt. Charlie on the Dive Buddy. Since then he's become a PADI Instructor and a USCG Captain.

	Scott Corbett Scott is a old salt around Aquatic Safaris. He came to Wilmington to attend UNCW and and earned his degree in Mass Communications while working at Aquatic Safaris. Since that time, long ago, Scott has been working in the dive industry for Skin Diver Magazine and Sport Diver Magazine. After working and living abroad for many years Scott has returned to Wilmington and is currently teaching SCUBA, trying desperately to get divers into u/w photography. Scott also can be seen as a mate on the Aquatic boats.

Terry Workman Terry took several advanced SCUBA courses with Aquatic Safaris before coming to work with us. A long time resident of Wilmington and graduate of UNCW; Terry learned to dive in the first SCUBA course taught at the university. He is a PADI Open Water Instructor with certifications to teach, Advanced, Nitrox, Rescue, Night, Deep, Navigation, Wreck, Search & Recovery, Divemaster, and also an instructor for CPR/AED/First Aid and DAN O2 Provider courses. With his knowledge of local diving and his passion to pass on his diving knowledge, how could we not ask Terry to join our team.

	Keith Blackmon Keith is one of Aquatic Safaris' Captains. When not piloting one of Aquatic Safaris' Island Hoppers, Keith is a pilot for Net Jets.