Some famous divers are also famous for their involvement in environmental issues. Bill Nye was an environmentalist and diver who first became interested after his father accidentally dropped 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. Lloyd Bridges, who was a major diver, popularized the sport through the TV series Sea Hunt which ran from 1957 to 1961.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one the most well-known celebrities in the world. He is also a certified 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
In order to be part of the film "Fool's Gold," Kate Hudson had to become certified in scuba diving. Although initially nervous about diving, she soon became a certified diver. She now loves diving.
James Cameron
Many people wonder why James Cameron is famous for being a diver. Because he is a filmmaker, he is most likely one of the most famous people in the world. He still found time to attend Beneath the Sea, New York, despite his hectic schedule. 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. In order to avoid any publicity, Beneath the Sea management agreed to keep his presence low key.
Zale Perry
American diver Zale Perez is a writer, and scuba diver. She was born in Milwaukee and discovered diving early on. Zale was a skin diver as well as a scuba diver, and became a pioneer in scuba diving during the 1950s. Zale was also an aquatic specialist and a pioneer in underwater equipment testing. In 1955, Sports Illustrated featured her on its cover. Later, she was a scuba instructor. She also began taking photographs under water.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a well-known diver with a unique background in acting and sport, is Greg Louganis. As a kid, Louganis was a gymnast. He became a diver when he turned nine. After graduating at the University of California Irvine, he wanted to pursue an acting career. 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 was the first diver in history to win three World Championships simultaneously. His feat earned him a place amongst the best divers around the globe. He is also a broadcaster that anchors the French language coverage of the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a famed diver. He was also a regular on "Mike Nelson", a television show that aired exclusively on NBC. He was a free-lance diver and former Navy frogman. His skills in diving enabled him save everything from a bike to a nuclear weapon. Lloyd Bridges provided voice-over narration.