Some famous divers are also famous for their involvement in environmental issues. For instance, environmentalist Bill Nye first got interested in scuba diving when his father accidentally threw him overboard. He is today a leading environmentalist in the world, and the president for the Ocean Futures Society. This non-profit organization promotes marine education. Lloyd Bridges is another important diver. He popularized the sport by creating the TV series Sea Hunt from 1957 to 1962.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one famous celebrity. He is also certified as a scuba diver. He has been a part of many underwater stunts in his career. He even did freediving courses for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breath in one scene for six minutes.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson had to get certified in scuba divers to be part "Fool's Gold". Although she was initially scared to dive, she finished her course and became certified. Now, she loves scuba diving!
James Cameron
Many people are curious about why James Cameron is such a well-known diver. Because he is a filmmaker, he is most likely one of the most famous people in the world. Despite his busy schedule he still made it to Beneath the Sea New York. His busy schedule was due in part to his involvement with James Cameron Awards. But, his busy schedule also meant he was being closely watched by the media. In order to avoid any publicity, Beneath the Sea management agreed to keep his presence low key.
Zale Perry
American diver Zale Perry, a writer and writer from America, has dedicated her entire life to the sport. Born in Milwaukee she discovered diving as a child. Zale was a skin and scuba diver who pioneered scuba diving in 1950s. Zale was also an underwater equipment tester and specialist. In 1955, Sports Illustrated published a cover featuring her. Later, she became a scuba instructor and began photographing under water.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a well-known diver with a unique background in acting and sport, is Greg Louganis. He was a gymnast as a child and then a diver when he was nine. After graduating from the University of California, Irvine, he decided to pursue a career in acting. After taking acting lessons, he started to appear in commercials. He began to act in television shows.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie was born on June 8, 1986 in Canada. He is the first diver ever to win three World Championships at the same time, and his accomplishment has earned him a spot among the top divers in the world. He is also a broadcaster, anchoring the French-language coverage at the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a famed diver. He was also a star on the television series "Mike Nelson", which aired at NBC. He was a former Navy frogman and a free-lance diver. His diving skills allowed him to save everything, from a bicycle to nuclear missiles. Lloyd Bridges voiced the narration.