ABOUT
THE TEAM
VICTORIA ALVAREZ
FOUNDER & CEO
Victoria, founder and CEO of Mind the Seas, is a professional diver with over a decade of experience exploring the underwater world across every continent. She became a professional diver at 23 and a technical rebreather diver at 24, pushing the boundaries of what it means to dive deeper—both literally and figuratively.
As a leading figure in female diving and a prominent advocate for marine conservation, Victoria has dedicated her career to inspiring others to connect with the ocean while fostering its protection. With over 200 certifications under her belt, she has trained countless divers, sharing her expertise and passion for the underwater world.
As a leading figure in female diving and a prominent advocate for marine conservation, Victoria has dedicated her career to inspiring others to connect with the ocean while fostering its protection. With over 200 certifications under her belt, she has trained countless divers, sharing her expertise and passion for the underwater world.
FELIPE DEVOTO
OCEAN SAFARI GUIDE
With over a decade of experience as a dive guide and instructor, Felipe Devoto is a true expert of the Eastern Pacific. Based in Baja California Sur, he has spent years diving and guiding in some of the world’s most iconic and remote locations, including Revillagigedo. Known for his professionalism, deep knowledge and calm, approachable nature, Felipe creates a safe, engaging and unforgettable experience both above and below the surface.
As Ocean Safari Guide for Mind the Seas, Felipe will lead our expeditions in Baja, offering participants rare encounters with pelagic life through expert guidance, local insight and a genuine passion for the ocean.
As Ocean Safari Guide for Mind the Seas, Felipe will lead our expeditions in Baja, offering participants rare encounters with pelagic life through expert guidance, local insight and a genuine passion for the ocean.
MAX ROTA
DIRECTOR OF NAR ASSOCIATION AND MANAGER OF THE REEFBYREEF PROJECT
Max grew up connected to the sea, starting his diving journey at 10 and becoming an instructor by 18, inspired by his family’s legacy in the diving business. Hearing stories of a once-thriving ocean, he explored the world’s waters, finding only fragments of the ecosystems described. For Max, the ocean feels like a fragile patient, and he dedicates his life as a diver, fisherman, and captain to giving back to it. A defining moment came at 16 in the Red Sea, where a fleeting encounter with a school of hammerhead sharks deepened his awe for the sea’s boundless wonder. To Max, the ocean is a way of life and a responsibility to protect for future generations.
MAYSA SANTORO
MTS PHOTOGRAPHER
With over a decade of experience exploring and documenting some of the most remote places on Earth—from the Arctic
to Antarctica—Maysa brings a deep passion for wildlife conservation, ecotourism, and storytelling.
As a biologist and environmental educator, she has dedicated her career to protecting the natural world, collaborating with organizations like WWF, Only One, and Sea Shepherd Brazil.
A true adventurer, Maysa thrives in the wild, using her photography and storytelling to educate, inspire, and advocate for a more conscious connection with nature.
As a biologist and environmental educator, she has dedicated her career to protecting the natural world, collaborating with organizations like WWF, Only One, and Sea Shepherd Brazil.
A true adventurer, Maysa thrives in the wild, using her photography and storytelling to educate, inspire, and advocate for a more conscious connection with nature.