Some famous divers are also famous for their involvement in environmental issues. Bill Nye is an example of an environmentalist who became interested in diving after his father accidentally threw Bill Nye 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 was another important diver. The popular TV series Sea Hunt aired from 1956 to 1961 and helped popularize the sport.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one famous celebrity. He is also certified as a 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
Kate Hudson was required to obtain certification in scuba dive to be able to appear in the movie "Fool's Gold". Although initially terrified of diving, she became a certified diver after completing her course. Now, she loves scuba diving!
James Cameron
Many people are curious why James Cameron is so famous as a diver. The answer might surprise you. He is probably the most well-known person in the world because he spent so much time as a director of films. He still found time to attend Beneath the Sea, New York, despite his hectic schedule. While his busy schedule was due largely to his participation with the James Cameron Awards Awards, his hectic schedule meant that he was constantly being followed by 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 is a writer and diver who has dedicated her whole life to the sport. Born in Milwaukee, she first discovered diving at an early age. 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 early tester of underwater equipment and an aqua specialist. She was featured on Sports Illustrated's cover in 1955. She was later a scuba instructor, and she began to photograph under water.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a famous diver, has a unique background in both acting and sports. As a child, he was a gymnast and then became a diver at the age of nine. He decided to pursue an acting career after he graduated from the University of California at Irvine. He started acting lessons, and he began appearing in commercials and plays. He began to act in television shows.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie, a Canadian diver, was born June 8, 1985. 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 also anchors the French-language coverage for 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 knowledge of diving enabled him to save everything, including a bicycle and a nuclear missile. Lloyd Bridges also voice-overnarrated the show.