What is MUG?
The Mauritius Underwater Group (MUG) is a non-profit organisation and a diving club. It was formed in 1964 and is the oldest diving club on the island. It was MUG who discovered most of the dive sites for example:
the wreck of HMS Sirius, the British naval ship sunk during the battle of Vieux Grand Port. MUG is affiliated with BSAC (British Sub-Aqua Club) as number 322; it is also one of the founder members of the Mauritian Federation (MSDA) and the Mauritius Marine Conservation Society (MMCS).
Who can be a member of MUG ?
Anyone over the age of 18 may be a member of MUG. Do you have to know how to dive to be a member of MUG ? No, MUG organises diving courses and awards BSAC qualifications. Can you dive with MUG with PADI or CMAS qualifications ? Yes, all qualifications are accepted by MUG.