Famous divers have also been known for their work in the environment. Bill Nye was an environmentalist and diver who first became interested after his father accidentally dropped him overboard. He is now a prominent environmentalist and president of Ocean Futures Society (a non-profit marine education organization). Lloyd Bridges, a prominent diver, was also a key figure in the promotion of the sport via the TV series Sea Hunt (which aired between 1957 and 1961).
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one the most well-known celebrities in the world. He is also a certified scuba diver. He's done many underwater stunts during his career. He also completed freediving training for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breathe for six minutes in one scene.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson had to get certified in scuba divers to be part "Fool's Gold". Although she was initially scared of diving, she eventually completed her course and became a certified diver. She now loves diving.
James Cameron
Many people are curious about why James Cameron is such a well-known diver. After all, he has spent so much time working as a film director, he's probably one of the world's most famous people. However, despite his busy schedule, he made time to attend Beneath the Sea in New York. He was busy due to his participation in the James Cameron Awards. However, his busy schedule meant that he was being closely monitored by the media. Beneath the Sea management decided to keep him out of the limelight in order to avoid publicity.
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 aquatic specialist and a pioneer in underwater equipment testing. In 1955, Sports Illustrated featured her on its cover. She was later a scuba instructor, and she began to photograph 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. He chose to pursue an acting profession after graduating from University of California Irvine. He began acting lessons and started appearing in commercials as well as plays. He also started acting in television dramas.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie, a Canadian diver was born June 8, 1985. He was the first diver to win three World Championships at once, and his feat has earned him a place among the world's best. He is also a broadcaster, anchoring the French-language coverage at the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a well-known 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 expertise allowed him the ability to save everything, even a bicycle. Lloyd Bridges provided voice-over narration.