Diving since 1986, Walter grew up diving golf course lakes for golf balls and the black rivers of the South Carolina low country in hopes of treasure or anything historic. In the US Navy, he became a diver and worked as a ship’s diver (submarines) and as an underwater husbandry diver (submarine tender). Having developed the taste for exploration through participation in numerous cave expeditions to Mexico, Bahamas, Bermuda, Belize, Dominican Republic, Honduras as well as dry and wet cave exploration projects in Florida, New Mexico, and Texas, Walter has become well known as an explorer that generally focuses on lesser-known or unexplored systems. Bringing with him his desire for exploration and research, Walter is a member of The Explorers Club, a life member of the National Speleological Society, and the ADM Exploration Team where he serves as a primary explorer and Logistics Coordinator.
Ellen Cuylaerts (EllenC) Ellen Cuylaerts relocated from Belgium to the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman in 2009. She studied history in Antwerp and got her master in modern history and education. She homeschools her 2 gifted teenagers and decided to take up scuba diving in June 2011. Soon she took up her childhood dream: photography. She decided to use the skills she learned to spread the awareness and contribute to the conservation and preservation of the fragile marine environment. PADI Master Scuba Diver
Faridzul Farin Farid (AliSh) PADI Night Diver
Francis (Maddiver) diving is everything... PADI Divemaster
Heather (heather) Heather is a recreational scuba diver from Boulder, Colorado far inland from the clear blue Caribbean where she loves to dive. Her academic background is Environmental Biology and Geology. Professionally she is a writer and blogger. She is ever passionate about the planet's oceans, its marine life and the role humanity plays in shaping this small blue world. She imagines that scuba diving is the closest thing to a spacewalk that she will experience in this lifetime.
Henry Jager (HenryJager) Henry Jager is a passionate underwater and wildlife photographer with an incredible sense for an unexpected view on the subjects. In 2012, he has been awarded "Grand Master of Underwaterphotography" at "www.underwaterphotography.com". He won gold medal at the world biggest fotosalon, the "Trierenberger Super Circuit" 2011 cat. "Nature" with his Sardines Tornado, was finalist at "The Open" 2012 and achieved recognitions by "National Geographic" Germany and International. www.conartix-photo.ch PADI Deep Diver
Indah Susanti (indahs) A seasonal traveler and scuba diver with camera. Her works have been exhibited and published. She is also a part time blogger on travel, dive trips and writing monthly blog article on marine life and marine conservation. Please visit her website for her blog post and photography.
Jack Connick (JackConnick) I own Seattle's underwater camera store, Optical Ocean Sales. We're a dealer for all major brands. We dive and sell underwater cameras, housings, trays, arms, strobes, and other underwater photography products. I have more than 1300 dives in 10 countries around the world and lead dive trips at least twice a year.
Jami Feldman (underwaterpaparazzi) I'm a southern California photographer, scuba addict, & Divemaster. I can't live without cameras, sharpies, scuba gear, dark chocolate, 35mm film, travel and ice cream. In no particular order. PADI Divemaster
Jamie Hayes (jchayes) I am a marine biologist and enthusiast of all things oceanic. Whether snorkeling, diving, surfing, or sailing, I'm always excited to get in the water. I learned to dive in the beautiful waters of a Fijian lagoon, on Gau Island. Since then, my diving has taken me from cenotes in the Mexican Riviera Maya to the frigid waters off Rhode Island. I've found that no matter where you dive, there exists a separate and fascinating universe just under the surface.
Jenny Griffin (jennygriffin) I am a former Marine Biologist and Environmental Educator turned environmental writer. I cover a broad range of environmental and conservation issues, but I have a particular interest in climate change, ocean science and marine conservation topics, along with a strong desire to create awareness of pressing environmental issues. I am the Founder of EcologixMedia.com and EcologyMatters.org, and manage the Ocean Impacts pages at ClimateEmergencyInstitute.com.