Famous divers are also known for their commitment to environmental issues. For instance, environmentalist Bill Nye first got interested in scuba diving when his father accidentally threw him overboard. He's now one of the most influential environmentalists in the world and the president of the Ocean Futures Society, a nonprofit marine education organization. Another important diver is Lloyd Bridges, who popularized the sport with the popular TV series Sea Hunt, which aired from 1957 to 1961.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is a well-known celebrity and is a certified diver. He has been a part of many underwater stunts in his career. He even did freediving courses for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breathe for six minutes in one scene.
Kate Hudson
In order to be part of the film "Fool's Gold," Kate Hudson had to become certified in scuba diving. Although initially terrified of diving, she became a certified diver after completing her course. She is now a certified diver and she absolutely loves scuba diving.
James Cameron
Many people are curious to know why James Cameron has become a celebrated diver. His work as a movie director has made him one of the most prominent people in the globe. Despite his busy schedule he still made it to Beneath the Sea 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 Perez is a writer, and scuba diver. 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 published a cover featuring her. Later, she became a scuba instructor and began photographing under water.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, an internationally recognized diver, has a unique background that includes acting and sport. He started his life as a gymnast, and then became an instructor of diving when he was nine. After graduating at the University of California Irvine, he wanted to pursue an acting career. He started acting lessons, and he began appearing in commercials and plays. He also started acting in television dramas.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie is a Canadian diver who was born on June 8, 1985. 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 that anchors the French language coverage of 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 freelance diver and an ex-Navy frogman. His skills in diving enabled him save everything from a bike to a nuclear weapon. Lloyd Bridges also voice-overnarrated the show.