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 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, a prominent diver, was also a key figure in the promotion of the sport via the TV series Sea Hunt (which aired between 1957 and 1961).
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one of the most famous celebrities in the world and he is a certified scuba diver. He has done many underwater stunts throughout his career and even completed freediving courses for his Mission Impossible movies. Tom held his breath for six seconds 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 she was initially scared of diving, she eventually completed her course and became a certified diver. She loves scubadiving!
James Cameron
Many people are curious why James Cameron is so famous as a diver. The answer might surprise you. After all, he has spent so much time working as a film director, he's probably one of the world's most famous people. However, despite his busy schedule, he made time to attend Beneath the Sea in New York. 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 Perez is a writer, and scuba diver. She was born in Milwaukee and discovered diving early on. Zale was a skin and scuba diver who pioneered scuba diving in 1950s. Zale was also an early underwater equipment specialist and tester. In 1955, Sports Illustrated published a cover featuring her. Later she became a certified scuba instructor and started taking underwater photographs.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a famous diver, has a unique background in both acting and sports. As a kid, Louganis was a gymnast. He became a diver when he turned nine. After graduating from University of California, Irvine he chose to pursue a career as an actor. After taking acting lessons, he started to appear in commercials. He also began acting in television series.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie is an American diver. He was born on the 8th of June 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 also anchors the French-language coverage for the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a world-famous diver. He was also a prominent diver on the TV show Mike Nelson, which aired NBC. He was a freelance diver and an ex-Navy frogman. His knowledge of diving enabled him to save everything, including a bicycle and a nuclear missile. Lloyd Bridges also voice-overnarrated the show.