Famous divers are also known for their commitment to environmental issues. Bill Nye, an environmentalist, was accidentally thrown overboard by his father and became interested in diving. 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 involved in many underwater stunts and even attended freediving lessons for Mission Impossible. In one scene, Tom held his breath for six minutes!
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson had to get certified in scuba divers to be part "Fool's Gold". Although initially nervous about diving, she soon became a certified diver. She is now a certified diver and she absolutely loves scuba diving.
James Cameron
Many people wonder why James Cameron is famous for being a diver. He is probably the most well-known person in the world because he spent so much time as a director of films. Despite his hectic schedule, he still managed to make time for Beneath the Sea in New York. His busy schedule was due his involvement in the James Cameron Awards. However his busy schedule meant he was also closely following the media. Beneath the Sea management arranged for him to remain low-key in order to avoid being publicized.
Zale Perry
American diver Zale Perry, a writer and writer from America, has dedicated her entire life to the sport. She was born in Milwaukee. She first learned to dive at the age of eight. Zale, a skin diver and scuba divers, was an early pioneer in scuba dive. Zale was also an aquatic specialist and a pioneer in underwater equipment testing. In 1955, Sports Illustrated featured her on its cover. She became a scuba instructor later and started photographing underwater.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, an internationally recognized diver, has a unique background that includes acting and sport. As a child, Louganis was a judoka and then a diver. He decided to pursue an acting career after he graduated from the University of California at Irvine. After taking acting lessons, he started to appear in commercials. He also began acting in television series.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie was born on June 8, 1986 in Canada. He is the first diver who won three World Championships at one time. His accomplishment earned him a place as one of the top world divers. He is also a broadcaster, anchoring the French-language coverage at the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a famous diver. He was also a prominent diver on the TV show Mike Nelson, which aired NBC. He was a free-lance diver and former Navy frogman. His expertise on diving allowed him to save everything from a bicycle to a nuclear missile. Lloyd Bridges was also a voice-over artist for the show.