Our Mission

A life project. An act of love for Cuban children and the ocean.

Who are we?

Escuela Azul is an integral local development project
dedicated to promoting a conscious connection
between people and the sea. We are a team passionate
about the ocean, committed to training, education,
water safety and the protection of marine ecosystems.

Un grupo de niños y adultos se toma de las manos en círculo dentro de un salón decorado con fotografías submarinas en blanco y negro.
Tres integrantes de Escuela Azul se toman una selfie en la playa frente a la bandera de Cuba y el banner del proyecto.

What is our mission?

To inspire, educate and empower people of all ages
to develop aquatic skills and a respectful
and sustainable relationship with the marine environment.

Our vision

At Escuela Azul we believe that education, safety
and respect for the marine environment are the foundation
for building safer and more sustainable communities.

Cuatro apneístas sonríen en una selfie en el mar abierto de Varadero, Cuba, tras completar un curso de apnea.

The 4 pillars of
Escuela Azul

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Education

  • Water safety
  • Environmental education
  • Individual and collective community responsibility
  • Swimming and rescue techniques

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Ecological conservation

  • Educational workshops
  • Experiences in contact with nature 
  • Community actions 
  • Protection of biodiversity 
  • Resource sustainability and recycling · Blue Classrooms

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Water safety

  • Children
  • Young people
  • Families
  • Underwater fishermen
  • Freedivers
  • Scuba divers
  • Snorkelers
  • Swimmers

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Ecotourism

  • Snorkeling tours
  • Kayak & dive
  • Swim & bike
  • Freediving
  • Scuba diving
  • Guided tours
  • Packages

Escuela Azul was born from a dream: :
To guide Cuban children in the adventure of discovering the wonders of the ocean.

Andy

Our Goals

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Prevent accidents and save lives in aquatic environments.

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Promote safety and environmental education in schools.

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Raise awareness and act in favor of the protection of marine ecosystems.

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Promote sustainable community development through ecotourism.

Collage panorámico submarino: burbujas ascendiendo, dos apneístas practicando un ejercicio con cabo guía, y rayos de sol atravesando la superficie.

Today, Escuela Azul offers a complete ocean-based program including freediving courses withinternational certifications, training sessions, excursions and accommodation in a casa particular. As well as a free community program for Cuban children, funded by Escuela Azul