Some divers are also notable for their involvement with 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 is another important diver. He popularized the sport by creating the TV series Sea Hunt from 1957 to 1962.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is a well-known celebrity and is a certified 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 for six minute in one scene!
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson had scuba certification to be able participate in "Fool's Gold." She was initially afraid of diving but she completed the course and is now a certified diver. Now, she loves scuba diving!
James Cameron
Many people are curious to know why James Cameron has become a celebrated diver. He is probably the most well-known person in the world because he spent so much time as a director of films. Despite his hectic schedule, he still managed to make time for Beneath the Sea in New York. His busy schedule was due to his involvement with the James Cameron Awards, but his busy schedule also meant that he was also being closely 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. Born in Milwaukee, Perry discovered diving at an early stage. 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, she was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. She was later a scuba instructor, and she began to photograph under water.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a well-known diver with a unique background in acting and sport, is Greg Louganis. As a child, Louganis was a judoka and then a diver. After graduating at the University of California Irvine, he wanted to pursue an acting career. He took acting classes and began to appear on commercials and plays. He also began acting in television series.
Alexandre Despatie
Alexandre Despatie was born on June 8, 1986 in Canada. 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 is also a broadcaster who anchors the French-language coverage of the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a famed diver. He was also a star of the television show "Mike Nelson" which aired on NBC. He was a freelance diver and an ex-Navy frogman. His diving expertise allowed him the ability to save everything, even a bicycle. Lloyd Bridges voiced the narration.