Some famous divers are also famous for their involvement in environmental issues. Bill Nye, for example, became interested in scuba diving after his father accidentally tossed him overboard. He is now an influential environmentalist, as well as the president and founder of Ocean Futures Society. It's a non-profit marine education group. 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 famous celebrity. He is also certified as a scuba diver. He's done many underwater stunts during his career. He also completed freediving training for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breathe for six minutes in one scene.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson needed to be certified in scuba diving to be part the film "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 wonder why James Cameron is famous for being a diver. His work as a movie director has made him one of the most prominent people in the globe. 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. Beneath the Sea management arranged for him to remain low-key in order to avoid being publicized.
Zale Perry
American scuba diver Zale Perry has spent her entire life diving and writing about the sport. Born in Milwaukee she discovered diving as a child. Zale was both a skin diver (scuba diver) and pioneer of scubadiving in the 1950s. Zale was also an early underwater equipment specialist and tester. She was featured on Sports Illustrated's cover in 1955. She became a scuba instructor later and started photographing underwater.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, an internationally recognized diver, has a unique background that includes acting and sport. As a child, he was a gymnast and then became a diver at the age of 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 began to act in television shows.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie, a Canadian diver was born June 8, 1985. He was the first diver to win three World Championships at once, and his feat has earned him a place among the world's best. 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 regular on "Mike Nelson", a television show that aired exclusively on 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.