Rick Velthuis: Junior Data Engineer at Orca Scan photo

I live on the small Caribbean island of Bonaire, where diving has become a big part of my life. I’ve logged hundreds of dives and spend a lot of my free time exploring the reefs, observing marine life and learning more about the underwater ecosystem.

Every dive is different, and I enjoy the calm and focus that come with being underwater while discovering new species and reef life. Since February 2026, I have also been registered as an Open Water Scuba Instructor with PADI, which allows me to share my passion for the underwater world and marine life with new divers.