Carla became certified in 1972 and after retiring as a teacher in 1988 she submerged herself in diving. She is a PADI Master Instructor, DAN & IANTD Instructor Trainer, Educational Manager of Acquamarina Diving School and Vice-President of IANTD Italia-Adria. In 1993 Carla ventured into the technical realm and was instrumental in bringing nitrox, trimix and tech" diving to Italy and nearby areas. She is certified on oxygen semi-closed and closed circuit rebreathers. Carla has participated in diving expeditions in the Mediterranean Indian Ocean Red Sea and Adriatic Sea including that of the battleship "Szent Istvàn". She has certified more than 1 000 divers & instructors and has logged several thousands of dives."