Podcasts about women divers hall of fame

In this captivating episode, award-winning film director Nays Baghai and legendary cave explorer Jill Heinerth discuss their collaborative journey in creating the film 'Diving into the Darkness.' They delve into the complexities of underwater filming, the importance of safety protocols, and the emotional depth of storytelling. The conversation highlights the challenges faced during production, the role of fear in diving, and the significance of sound design. Both guests share personal anecdotes, bloopers, and insights into the diving community, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and authenticity in filmmaking.Do you have feedback or an opinion to share with us? SMS us now. Support the showREVIEWS are fabulous and tell us that you are listening, thank you in advance for your support and for taking the time to leave a review. PROSPECTIVE GUESTS -

This week, the first ever woman cave diver is being recognised into the Women Divers Hall Of Fame. A study has shown that MPAs are making a huge difference in the waters where they're enforced and there's a new underwater museum being created with loads of artifacts for you to check out.https://divernet.com/scuba-news/first-woman-cave-diver-enters-hall-of-fame/https://divernet.com/scuba-news/conservation/case-closed-strict-mpa-enforcement-is-win-win/https://www.scubadivermag.com/shark-trust-asks-divers-for-assistance-during-citizen-science-month/https://www.scubadivermag.com/saudi-gets-ready-for-divers-with-disabilities/https://www.scubadivermag.com/bends-concerns-as-oban-pot-forced-to-close/https://www.scubadivermag.com/black-sea-archaeopark-for-divers-on-the-way/Websitehttps://www.scubadivermag.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scubadivermagazine/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/scubadivermag/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/ScubaDiverMagazine/Scuba Diver Magazinescubadivermag.com/subscriptions

We had such an amazing interview with Mary Bonnin on location in Panama City, FL. She is the United States of Americas First ever female, “MASTER DIVER “, and she is still currently the only female master diver. Mary Bonnin earned her initial diving qualification in 1977. She graduated from First Class Diving School in 1981 at the top of her class and was the first woman to qualify as a diver first class. During her seven years as a Navy diving instructor, Bonnin trained more than 1,000 divers. In 1990, she earned the title of MASTER DIVER , and became the first woman master diver. BTW she is still the only US navy females MD. She was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2001. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebottomdwellersds/message

Louie Schwartzberg, Howard and Michele Hall have a longterm beautiful friendship, the core of which is based in capturing and celebrating nature's wonders. While Louie explores the earth and air, Howard and Michele have magnificently captured the splendors of what lies within beneath our waters. Howard and Michele Hall are perhaps best known for their underwater IMAX films. In 1994 Howard directed the first underwater IMAX 3D feature, Into the Deep. In 1998 Michele produced and Howard directed the IMAX feature, Island of the Sharks, which was an enterprise of Howard Hall Productions. In 2005 they returned to the IMAX 3D format by directing and producing Deep Sea 3D which was awarded Best Picture at the Giant Screen Cinema Association Conference and Best Large Format Film at Wildscreen 2006. In 2009 the Hall's released Under the Sea 3D. This film won best cinematography at the Giant Screen Cinema Association Conference in 2009 and Best Documentary at the Internationnal 3D Society in 2010. Howard was director of underwater cinematography for the Primesco Productions film Lost Worlds, the MacGillivray Freeman film The Living Sea, the IMAX 3D feature Return to Hubble, and was underwater cinematographer for MacGillivray Freeman's Journey Into Amazing Caves. In 2002 Howard was underwater sequence director and Michele was location manager for MacGillivray Freeman's IMAX feature Coral Reef Adventure, a film in which both he and Michele are featured on-camera. Of the five highest grossing 3D films produced by IMAX Corporation, two were directed by Howard Hall. Into the Deep has earned box office receipts of over $70 million and Deep Sea 3D has earned over $96 million. The Hall's recently released Under the Sea 3D has earned over $52 million. Between them, Howard and Michele have won seven Emmy Awards. Howard has produced and/or directed many award winning natural history television films including a National Geographic Special, which he co-produced with Michele, and three episodes of the PBS series Nature. Howard also directed and Michele produced the award winning, five-hour series Secrets of the Ocean Realm for PBS. Howard holds a BS degree in zoology from San Diego State University. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Michele is a Registered Nurse and holds a B.S. degree in Health Sciences. She is a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Women Divers Hall of Fame.

Nathalie Lasselin est une plongeuse expérimentée, membre du Women Divers Hall of Fame, et exploratrice.Elle est également la marraine de la 25e édition du Salon de la Plongée.Et comme nous recevions récemment Hélène de Tayrac, fondatrice du Salon et amie de Nathalie, l'occasion était trop belle pour nous de prendre contact avec Nathalie pour lui proposer une interview.En dépit de ce que son accent laisse à croire, Nathalie est née et à grandi en France. Elle vit au Canada depuis plusieurs décennies et produit notamment des films sur ses aventures.L'exploration, aux quatre coins du mondeNathalie ne s'est pas contentée de rester confinée dans un seul pays. Elle a rapidement élargi ses horizons et a entrepris des expéditions autour du globe. Des épaves des Grands Lacs aux eaux cristallines des Caraïbes, en passant par les mers froides de l'Arctique et des grottes en Chine, elle a exploré des environnements sous-marins divers et variés.Une de ses expéditions les plus mémorables l'a conduite sous la banquise de l'Arctique, où elle a plongé sous la glace pour étudier la faune et la flore sous-marines uniques de cette région inhospitalière. Ses photographies subaquatiques de cette expédition ont capturé la beauté spectaculaire et la fragilité de cet écosystème précieux.Engagement pour la préservation des océansAu-delà de ses exploits d'exploration, Nathalie Lasselin est une fervente défenseuse de la préservation des océans. Elle utilise sa notoriété pour sensibiliser aux problèmes environnementaux qui menacent nos mers et nos océans ; notamment au travers d'opération de nettoyage. Son engagement envers la conservation marine est une partie essentielle de sa mission, et elle travaille activement pour faire entendre la voix des océans à travers le monde.Marraine du Salon de la PlongéeNathalie Lasselin a également été choisie comme marraine de la 25e édition du Salon de la Plongée à Paris. C'est un honneur pour cet événement prestigieux d'accueillir une personnalité aussi renommée du monde de la plongée sous-marine. Elle apportera son expertise et son amour de la plongée pour enrichir cette édition du salon, au travers, par exemple, d'une exposition photo et des conférences.Pour en savoir plus :le site de Nathalie Lasselinle compte Instagram de Nathalie Lasselinle compte Facebook de Nathalie Lasselinla chaine Youtube de Nathalie Lasselinla chaine Vimeo de Nathalie Lasselinle site du Women Divers Hall of Famele site du Salon de la Plongée Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Elle ne savait pas que c'était impossible.Alors Hélène de Tayrac l'a fait !Elle a créé et organisé le premier salon de la plongée à Paris, en 1999.Deux ans plus tard, elle a déménagé son salon vers un gigantesque hall d'exposition de la porte de Versailles.Elle a installé une piscine dans le salon, pour des baptêmes de plongée et des initiations à diverses activités.Et elle a recommencé, d'année en année, grandissant, accueillant toujours plus d'exposants et de visiteurs.Elle a même su laisser passer la « tempête covid » puis rebondir et repartir de plus belle.Bel accomplissement pour une femme, dans le milieu très masculin de la plongée, qui était à l'époque plus une professionnelle de la communication que de la plongée.Les chiffres parlent : dans quelques semaines, les portes du 25e Salon de la Plongée ouvriront à Paris.Pour beaucoup, c'est LE rendez-vous annuel qui permet à la communauté francophone de passionnés de plongées en tous genre de se retrouver. On y croise des clubs de plongées ou des organisateurs de voyages ou croisières, on y découvre des destinations de rêve pour aller plonger ou des associations et évidemment on visite les stands des fabricants et vendeurs de matériel.Alors pour tout ce qu'elle a accompli et pour savoir qui se cache derrière cet événement que nous aimons tant : nous avons lancé l'invitation à Hélène de Tayrac qui, avec une grande gentillesse, a dégagé du temps dans une période pourtant chaude pour elle, le salon approchant à grands pas.Une rencontre inspirante avec une membre du Women Divers Hall of FameEn 2020, Hélène de Tayrac a été intronisée au Women Divers Hall of Fame. Son parcours de plongeuse et ses actions pour la promotion de l'activité au travers du salon ont ainsi été récompensé.Et c'est d'ailleurs Nathalie Lasselin qui a parrainé sa candidature au Hall of Fame, Nathalie qui est la marraine de la 25e édition du salon et que vous retrouverez très prochainement en interview sur notre podcast.Nous avons aussi découvert qu'Hélène est photographe et vidéaste sous-marine. Elle fait d'ailleurs partie du jury de notre concours photo, Manaan.Des difficultés d'être une femme…On l'a dit et on le sait, la milieu et l'industrie de la plongée sont globalement très masculin. Ca change petit à petit, on voit de plus en plus de femmes, monitrices dans les clubs, plongeuses et scientifiques dans des organisations de recherche ou encore chez les fabricants de matériel.Mais ce n'était pas le cas il y a 25 ans, quand Hélène a commencé à travailler sur son projet de salon.A cette époque, par exemple, on ne trouvait pas de combinaisons de plongée conçues pour les femmes.Le chemin parcouru est énorme.… à l'avantage d'être une femme !Hélène l'affirme : elle n'aurait pas pu faire ce qu'elle a fait si elle avait été un homme. Certes elle a dû faire ses preuves, bien davantage que si elle avait été un homme, mais ça lui a aussi permis d'éviter les guéguerres d'égo. Pendant que les hommes sont occupés à faire la compétition entre eux, elle fait ses affaires et suit sa route. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Scuba Diving Magazine's September/October issue is their 2023 Photo Issue. In this issue they present the 2023 winners of the Through Your Lens photo contest. The Women Divers Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for their 2024 Scholarship and Grant programs. Deadline for application is November 15, 2023 at 5 pm eastern. More info. Ocean Explorer Trust had released footage from the EV Nautilus expedition where they surveyed three historic WW II aircraft carrier wrecks from the Battle of Midway. Three videos from the exploration of the Japanese carriers Akagi and Kagi along with a video of the USS Yorktown are on the EV Nautilus YouTube Channel. Here are the latest firmware updates for Shearwater dive computers. Peregrine - V86, Perdix and Perdix AI - V93, Perdix 2 - V95 and the Teric - V23 Commentary Earlier this month we had another local dive shop close here in Connecticut. While there are a number of reasons why this shop closed there is one element that we cannot ignore. Many local dive shop owners are getting older and there will come a time when these dive shop owners will retire. What then? There are two options - find another, younger owner to take over or close the shop. With so many headwinds, running a full service local dive center is complicated. Will the local dive shop model evolve from the high flow business of the 1980s and 90s? Only time will tell. The 2020 Divers Alert Network Annual Diving Report provides information from 2018 on diving related fatalities, injuries as well as information on equipment failures. The report is 92 pages and broken down into five sections and five appendices. DAN started this report in 1988 and plans to release the next Annual Diving Report before the end of 2023. If you are a DAN member you can download a copy and then share it with your dive buddies.

Dr. Christy Pattengill-Semmens is Reef Environmental Education Foundation's Co-Executive Director of Science & Engagement. She has been with REEF for almost 30 years and has overseen the expansion of its citizen science fish monitoring program over the last 2 decades. Christy's role at REEF intersects citizen science, education, and conservation, engaging REEF's members to advance the organization's mission of protecting biodiversity and ocean life. She oversees all aspects of the Volunteer Fish Survey Project, facilitates the incorporation of REEF's citizen science data into resource management policy and the scientific literature, and regularly leads expeditions as part of REEF's Field Survey Trips program. She is also a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame.FB: https://www.facebook.com/REEF.org

The Women Divers Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for their 2023 scholarship and grant programs. Deadline for application is October 31, 2022. Find out more at wdhof/scholarships. There is a new show coming to the Discovery Channel on diving. It is called Destination Dive. Their first episode aired earlier this month. It was about the Florida Keys. New episodes however won't be aired until the summer 2023, but you can check it out on their YouTube channel. Maui County is banning all chemical sunscreens. This prohibition will start October 1, 2022 and includes the sales, distribution and use of all chemical sunscreens. You can only buy and use sunscreens with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. NASA has reported that the loss of Antarctic sea ice has double it's previous estimate. The Florida Manta Project has teamed up with the Angari Foundation and Digital Life to create the first digital anatomically accurate animated model of a manta ray. The Scuba Educational Alliance of Connecticut is a new non-profit organization to foster the development of a new generation of ocean stewards through scuba diving. Because learning how to dive or extending diving education can be cost prohibitive for young people, SEACT will look to provide financial support through grants and tuition assistance/scholarships. Our plan is to launch our Ocean Steward I program in the spring of 2023. Other programs are in development. You can find out more about Scuba Educational Alliance of Connecticut at seact.org.

Gemma and Ian chat to Chantelle Newman.  Chantelle is the DAN Europe Area Manager for the UK and Ireland.  We hear about how she started diving and all aspects of DAN and her connection to WDHOF, Women Divers Hall of Fame. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Www.TheDiverMedic.com Www.WDHOF.org Www.daneurope.org   OTHER LINKS TO ITEMS DISCUSSED ON THE PODCAST Ford Mustang MACH-E           https://www.ford.co.uk/cars/mustang-mach-e Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference. Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone    +44 7810 005924   Or use our social media platforms. We are on Instagram              @thebigscuba   We are on Facebook              @thebigscuba   We are on Twitter                  @the_big_scuba  The BiG Scuba Website           www.thebigscuba.com Amazon Store :                       https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba   New episodes of The BiG Scuba Podcast go live on a Monday around noon UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out. The BiG Scuba Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons.   Visit   https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.

An activist for marine life conservation, Ellen Cuylaerts is an award-winning underwater and wildlife photographer. Ellen educates on the challenges our oceans are facing and has addressed heads of state at the UN General Assembly to highlight the plight of filmmakers engaging in the protection of the oceans. Since 2018, Ellen has also been diving in the silence of caves and in 2019 was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame. Today, her work is on display in exhibitions around the world.In this conversation, Richard investigates what it takes to photograph successfully in unpredictable underwater conditions, especially when face to face with sharks. Ellen talks of her methodology, inspiration and unique mindset. She explains how her images bridge a deeper connection between humanity and nature, which is vital when we are faced with pollution and climate change. Content warning: a mention of suicide occurs from 45 minutes 16 seconds to 46 minutes 29 seconds.

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Mehgan Heaney-Grier, US Freedive Pioneer about Freediving, Empowerment and being an Imperfect Conservationist.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 2:04  Nic & Laura talk about diving9:47  Interview with Mehgan Heaney-Grier Starts19:51  Freediving30:12  Being an Imperfect Conservationist40:59  EmpowermentPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Mehgan Heaney-Grier at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehganheaneygrier/ Guest Bio:Champion Freediver, Ocean Explorer, Educator & ConservationistAt the age of 19, Mehgan established the first USA freedive record for both men and women in the constant weight category to 155 feet. She works as a professional speaker, marine educator, stunt diver, expedition leader, and television personality.  Mehgan holds a degree in Ecology Evolutionary Biology, and Anthropology, is an original inductee in the Women Divers Hall of Fame and Fellow in The Explorers Club.   As a long-time conservationist Mehgan is dedicated to raising awareness on issues facing our oceans today. Recently she developed an original web-series called, “The IMPERFECT Conservationist”, offering bite-sized and impactful ways to easily work conservation action into everyday life. Mehgan's also a mom, student mentor, and regularly collaborates with conservation organizations, including 2°C, Ocean First Institute, and Safer, Cleaner Ships.  Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

In this episode,  iconic freediver Mehgan Heaney-Grier. Mehgan's life story is wildly eclectic and has elements that originally attracted me, particularly its sense of rugged individualism and carving your own path. As a teenager and underwater model, she was a pioneer as she set the first U.S. freedive record for both men and women in the constant-weight category. And this earned her a place as one of the original inductees and the youngest ever at the time of induction to the Women Divers Hall of Fame. From there, she went on to perform underwater stunts for Hollywood films, such as Pirate of the Caribbean and Into the Blue, and was recruited by Discovery Channel and starred in their original series Treasure Quest: Snake Island. And all of this culminated in her recent membership as a Fellow in the Explorers Club.But over the past few years, I've also gotten to know Meghan personally, and she is kind, fun, and very thoughtful. And when we spoke, she talked a little bit about how she went from being a Minnesota lake girl to an ocean advocate, the crazy bootstrap story of how she set her own record, and an amazing moment freediving with a group of jacks.Scuba Diving, Free Diving, Ocean Environmentalism, Surfing, and Marine Science.Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference.

Jill is an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker.    A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide.    Jill is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.    Her memoir, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times.    Her children's book THE AQUANAUT is a Blue Ribbon Selection for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.    Jill is a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame and the Explorers Club, which awarded her with the William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Jill Loving water since she's a baby How she got into diving Becoming a lifeguard at 16 Taking a Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual communications design Talking about her expeditions Icebergs and cave diving Exploring the B-15 iceberg for 60 days Leading the dive team Writing and producing the documentary film for National Geographic Qualities a good cave diver should have How dangerous cave diving is Having a scary experience while underwater with a scientist Her best piece of advice to deal with fear How she dealt with and processed trauma Processing and overcoming challenges with her husband Having supportive mentors and colleagues Being a woman in the diving industry Becoming the Explorer in Residence at The Royal Canadian Geographical Society Not having female mentors as a kid Wanting to go to schools across the country and give talks about diving and exploration Having a growth mindset Writing her book Into The Planet Jill and her husband's podcast Into The Planet Podcast Impact of technology and natural world changes on the environment Her passion to increase awareness about the big issues we face Top tips and advice "Be willing to step into the darkness to do something that you've never done before. Trust me, your eyes will adjust to the light, and that's when you stand on that threshold of true opportunity to become an explorer." Social Media   Website: www.IntoThePlanet.com    Instagram: @jillheinerth    Facebook: @jillheinerth    Twitter: @jillheinerth   

JILL HEINERTH is an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker. A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Jill is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Her memoir, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times. Her children's book THE AQUANAUT is a Blue Ribbon Selection for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Jill is a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame and the Explorers Club, which awarded her with the William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.

In this weeks episode, I have a discussion with Cristina Zenato, who is a shark researcher and has been featured on multiple Shark Week Shows. She was also inducted in the Women Divers Hall of Fame. We talk about her memorable shark experiences (like having a 9 foot shark sit on her lap), threats to sharks, the truth about our fear of sharks, and how you can help protect sharks. You can donate to Cristina's non-profit, People of the Water, by pressing this link: https://pownonprofit.org/donate-2/Dive right into this episode and take a bite into shark research

Andy Leisner is PADI's Chief Consumer Officer and is responsible for Scuba Diving Magazine, Sport Diver and PADI Club along with other areas of accountability. Andy tells us a little more about his background, this new role at PADI, PADI Club, the benefits and some new and exciting ideas in the pipeline for PADI Club as we move into 2022. It looks like the "highly regulated harvest" of goliath grouper in Florida was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee in early October. Final approval is set for March 2022. If that were to happen, the harvest would begin in early 2023. There is a lot of opposition to this proposal. Hopefully, there will be no reason to kill these gentle giants. The Women Divers Hall of Fame provides a number of scholarships and grants to help individuals in pursuit of their studies of the ocean and the underwater world. The deadline is October 31, 2021 to apply. You can do this online at their website. https://www.wdhof.org  

JILL HEINERTH is an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker. A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide. Jill is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Her memoir, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times. Her children's book THE AQUANAUT is a Blue Ribbon Selection for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Jill is a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame and the Explorers Club, which awarded her with the William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.   Contact: www.IntoThePlanet.com   Into the Planet, My Life as a Cave Diver is available through booksellers and Amazon, worldwide.   ********************* I want to get to know you better. Please fill out a 5-question survey at lizsumner.com/survey.  Let me know when you're done and I'll send you a coupon code for my online course, 8 Steps to Launch Your Dream Life. (launchyourdreamlife.com) ********************* Opening Remarks  Hi everyone, and welcome. One of the things I find fascinating as I interview people is the variety of things that attract us, how different are the subjects we want to learn, and the environments we want to explore. And how what scares one person makes another one come alive. Jill Heinerth and I both love the water. We'd both jump on a flight to outer space if the opportunity presented itself. But Jill has trained to be a world class underwater explorer and boldly goes where no human has ever ventured. She faces her fear regularly and has taken away a lesson that I wholeheartedly agree with-- that stepping into the darkness might feel scary but it's also exciting. If you focus on that and take small manageable steps you can come up with some amazing results. One of my favorite parts of my conversation with Jill is how she learned to say no. Once in awhile she finds herself in a situation where her professional judgment tells her this is unsafe. Even though she's close to the prize or others want her to go on, she knows it's too dangerous and draws the line.  For most of us our decisions aren't quite as much a matter of life and death. But from time to time we all need to resist social pressure and respect our our personal boundaries. Sometimes saying no is as courageous as diving into the unknown I encourage you to visit the links in the show notes and see some of Jill's videos. Her descriptions are excellent but the images take you to a whole new world. Here's the interview. (Full transcript at https://ialwayswantedto.net)

About the Guest: Cristina Zenato is the Director of Training at Underwater Explorers Society, Founder of People of the Water (501c3 whose mission is to widen the conduction and distribution of training, education, research, in relation to water, ocean, and environmental issues), she is experienced working with different species of shark in the wild with specialization in safely handling Caribbean Reef Sharks (hold up… did I just say, safely handling…got to watch an incredible video of Cristina called THE SHARK DANCER), PADI Course Director and Author PADI stands for Professional Association of Diving Instructors -, extensive background in cave and technical diving (most of which she donates her time to the Bahamas National Trust), active member of Women Divers Hall of Fame, Youth Educator, & Personal Development Speaker and literally countless honors and awards… we gots to get on with the show.  Cristina also speaks 6 languages, she has accomplished 8000 + dives, 1600 + shark feeding dives, 600+ cave dives, 1000+ mixed gas dives and has been in countless moves, videos, and photoshoots.TOTD: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”  Albert Camus In this episode Cristina discusses:SEASPIRACY – Essential Teacher/Mentor – Ben Rose   Ampullae of Lorenzini – electroreceptor cells that are jelly filled pores around the animals nose and mouth that when rubbed induce a relaxed stateTaking out her first hook of a sharks mouth70% of the earth's surface is water, ocean soaks up the earths heat and redistributes via the Great Ocean Conveyer Belt, the ocean absorbs at least 30% of Carbon Dioxide, in order to do so, THE CHAIN OF NATURE needs to be protected … and many other incredible thoughts and insight.Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.

On this episode of The Photography Lounge, your host Alastair Jolly has a conversation with the incredible Jill Heinerth.Jill is an underwater explorer, photographer, writer, speaker, and filmmaker. A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, she has led expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves worldwide.She is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.Her memoir, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times.She is also a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame, and the Explorers Club, which awarded her with the William Beebe Award for ocean exploration.Join Alastair and Jill as they look back at what drove Jill to become one of the worlds leading cave divers and as they discuss the dangers, the beauty and the technical difficulties of the work that Jill does and the worlds she loves to explore.Learn more about Jill:Website: https://jillheinerth.smugmug.com/Into The Planet: https://www.intotheplanet.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillheinerth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillheinerthTwitter: https://twitter.com/jillheinerthFind out all about the features SmugMug & Flickr have to offer at:https://www.smugmug.com/https://www.flickr.comFollow SmugMug:Facebook: http://facebook.com/SmugMugTwitter: http://twitter.com/SmugMugInstagram: http://instagram.com/smugmugBlog: https://news.smugmug.comFollow Flickr:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flickr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlickrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/flickr/Blog: https://blog.flickr.net

What a guest to open with! The remarkable Cristina Zenato; ocean and cave diving guru; shark whisper; speaker, writer and conservationist. Cristina is known for her special relationship with her local sharks and her passion for promoting the protection of all sharks in the world. Her current projects include shark photogrammetry and identification of sharks' mating and birth areas; creating interactive and 3D cave maps, and using photography and videography of these uncharted areas in the Bahamas to light for the public. In 2019 she founded the nonprofit People of the Water www.pownonprofit.org, an organisation to widen the conduction and distribution of training, education, research, and studies relating to water, ocean and environmental issues, affecting both the people and the animals of the oceans and caves. After twenty-seven years Cristina is still diving and pushing the boundaries of our knowledge. Cristina has been inducted in the Women Divers Hall of Fame, the Explorers Club, the Ocean Artists Society. To find out more about Cristina, her sharks and caves and the wonderful People of the Water foundation follow the links below:Website: www.cristinazenato.comWebsite: www.pownonprofit.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OxtcCvv9wNe-VbasQqj-AInstagram: cristinazenato; peopleofthewaterTwitter: @CristinaZenato

As mothers, we have higher powers! When we take care of our inner world, we impact our outer world. How empowering! Our children are our best teachers. Laurie J. Wilson explains the importance of supporting our empathic children and preserving their right brain intuitive side. She explains energy, the biofield, heart coherence, and developing our intuition by opening up our right brain through play, gratitude, meditation, being present with your children. A speaker, writer and ocean loving ringleader, Laurie J. Wilson is also the mother of two teenage girls. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, holds an MBA degree and a Certified Management Consulting designation. She is a Women Divers Hall of Fame honoree, an SSI Platinum Pro and was named a Top 100 Ocean Changemaker by Origin Magazine. For more about Laurie: https://blueocean.net/author/laurie/ http://www.wdhof.org/wdhof-memRosterDetail.aspx?mid=202

I'm so very excited to have Mehgan Heaney-Grier on today's show. She is going to TEACH YOU how to maximize your impact on conserving the environment. Recently named by Huffington Post as one of “28 Badass Women You Should be Following on Instagram,” Mehgan is an accomplished athlete, professional speaker, marine educator, conservationist, expedition leader, stunt diver and television personality. In 1996, Heaney-Grier pioneered the sport of freediving in the United States by establishing the first U.S. freedive record for both men and women, in the constant weight category. A die-hard advocate for the ocean, Mehgan has been featured on numerous television shows and in publications worldwide such as, Life, People and Outside Magazine. Along with being an original inductee in the Women Divers Hall of Fame and a Fellow with The Explorers Club, she is also a mom, a mentor and strong female figure and positive role model for young people around the world. Holding degrees in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Anthropology, Mehgan is living proof we all can have a positive impact on the world around us. Tune in today and listen to Mehgan's advice. As an ocean advocate, adventurer and storyteller across multiple media platforms, She is dedicated to raising awareness and empowering the next generation of ocean stewards to engage and tackle the critical issues facing our oceans today. Want more of Mehgan? You can find her here: http://www.instagram.com/mehganheaneyg…/ ——— Firebuilders is a scalable way coaches and consultants can keep their clients accountable with daily, personal attention. Visit http://www.firebuilders.io for more info!

Howard has directed and Michele has produced underwater IMAX features with a box office total exceeding $200 million dollars.  The Hall's  television work has resulted in 7 Emmy awards. Howard is a member of the Directors Guild and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science.  Michele is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Women Divers Hall of Fame. They both are recipients of the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences' NOGI Award.

INTRO Ian and Gemma chat to Cristina Zenato. Cristina is shark behaviorist and conservationist, PADI Course Director, full cave instructor and explorer. Teaching and sharing are the core of her work. Cristina was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2012 and Founder of the People of the Water GUEST  WWW www.cristinazenato.com GUEST TWITTER Cristina Zenato    @CristinaZenato GUEST FACEBOOK Cristina Zenato Underwater Explorer   @czunderwater GUEST INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cristinazenato/ GUEST OTHER People of the Water     www.pownonprofit.org GUEST OTHER https://www.instagram.com/peopleofthewater/ EMAIL Please email us on   thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com INSTAGRAM We are on Instagram    @thebigscuba   @gemmkemp  @ian7last FACEBOOK We are on Facebook     @thebigscuba   @gemma.kemp.14   @ian.last.50 TWITTER We are on Twitter  @the_bigs_scuba  @gemmkemp @ianlast7 YOUTUBE We are on YouTube     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKOHHItaVu2y2nZcGJBHtA PATRON https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast WEBSITE https://www.thebigscubapodcast.com/ MUSIC Facebook    Telling Truths     @tellingtruthsband    Email      tellingtruthsband@gmail.com Spotify      https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DWKXf1NaG3zhMzxmm7PyP?si=PfTwIeA1SLOQgvk04C1-hw Twitter    https://twitter.com/tellingtruthsuk Instagram    www.instagram.com/tellingtruthsband/ Opening track   "We are just a memory"  …. BIG thank you … fab music! X MUSIC Facebook    Marigolds    @marigoldsuk Intermediate track    “Spinning Email    marigoldsband@gmail.com Spotify       https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Jyenp1AycJSvXZcRWKgwg?si=f5KBqDB-R9yDZR3UV_eCUg Play out track   “Everglades” …BIG Thanks guys, good luck with songs

INTRO Ian and Gemma chat to Cristina Zenato. Cristina is shark behaviorist & conservationist, PADI Course Director, full cave instructor and explorer. Teaching and sharing are the core of her work. Cristina was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2012.  Founder of the People of the Water GUEST  WWW www.cristinazenato.com GUEST TWITTER Cristina Zenato    @CristinaZenato GUEST FACEBOOK Cristina Zenato Underwater Explorer   @czunderwater GUEST INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/cristinazenato/ GUEST OTHER People of the Water     www.pownonprofit.org GUEST OTHER https://www.instagram.com/peopleofthewater/ EMAIL Please email us on   thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com INSTAGRAM We are on Instagram    @thebigscuba   @gemmkemp  @ian7last FACEBOOK We are on Facebook     @thebigscuba   @gemma.kemp.14   @ian.last.50 TWITTER We are on Twitter  @the_bigs_scuba  @gemmkemp @ianlast7 YOUTUBE We are on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKOHHItaVu2y2nZcGJBHtA PATRON https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast WEBSITE https://www.thebigscubapodcast.com/ MUSIC Facebook    Telling Truths     @tellingtruthsband    Opening track   "We are just a memory"  …. BIG thank you … fab music! X MUSIC Facebook    Blood Like Honey  @bloodlikehoney    Intermediate track    “Amsterdam Harbour Play out track   “Rooftop Beach” …BIG Thanks guys, good luck with the new song “Rooftop Beach” x BEHIND SCENE JH Photography     Josh Hutch      https://www.facebook.com/groups/1692391637561258/about/ RSS FEED https://thebigscubapodcast.libsyn.com/rss DOWNLOAD https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/thebigscubapodcast DOWNLOAD https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-big-scuba-podcast/id1499534284 DOWNLOAD https://thebigscubapodcast.podbean.com ABOUT US The BIG Scuba Podcast is a new, independent podcast dedicated to all things diving and ocean related.   including news, advice, tips, humour, guests, travel and general daft chit chat with hosts Ian and Gemma… ABOUT US Ian.. I am a dive master and have been for five or so years...  I started out as a recreational diver and wanted to progress a little bit further.  Keen on all things outdoors.. Kayaking, Paddleboarding and enjoy crossfit and gym,..   Gemma is currently working towards her open Water qualification although that is on hold at the moment as we are in lockdown.  Gemma iis also a fan of being on the water and decided to give the underwater environment a go too. Main aim is to promote the scuba diving sport in terms of the recreactional side and what other options are out there too..   and this also leads to us wanting to promote more women to give scuba a go too.  Along side this we want to show our respect for the ocean, lakes and rivers in terms of conservation and general respect.