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 performed many underwater stunts over his career, and even took freediving classes for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breathe for six minutes in one scene.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson had scuba certification to be able participate in "Fool's Gold." Although initially terrified of diving, she became a certified diver after completing her course. She now loves diving.
James Cameron
Many people are curious to know why James Cameron has become a celebrated diver. Because he is a filmmaker, he is most likely one of the most famous people in the world. Despite his busy schedule, however, he managed to attend 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. She was born in Milwaukee. She first learned to dive at the age of eight. Zale was both a skin diver (scuba diver) and pioneer of scubadiving in the 1950s. Zale was also an early tester of underwater equipment and an aqua specialist. In 1955, Sports Illustrated featured her on its cover. Later she became a certified scuba instructor and started taking underwater photographs.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis is a famous diver who has a unique background in both sport and acting. As a child, Louganis was a judoka and then a diver. After graduating from University of California, Irvine he chose to pursue a career as an actor. He took acting lessons and began to appear in commercials and plays. He began to act in television shows.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie is a Canadian diver who was born on June 8, 1985. 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 who anchors the French-language coverage of the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a well-known diver. He was also a star of the television show "Mike Nelson" which aired on NBC. He was a former Navy frogman and a free-lance diver. His expertise on diving allowed him to save everything from a bicycle to a nuclear missile. The show also featured voice-over narration by Lloyd Bridges.