Some divers are also notable for their involvement with environmental issues. For instance, environmentalist Bill Nye first got interested in scuba diving when his father accidentally threw him overboard. He is currently the president of Ocean Futures Society, an international non-profit educational organization. Lloyd Bridges, who was a major diver, popularized the sport through the TV series Sea Hunt which ran from 1957 to 1961.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one the most well-known celebrities in the world. He is also a certified scuba diver. He has been involved in many underwater stunts and even attended freediving lessons for Mission Impossible. Tom held his breathe for six minutes in one scene.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson had scuba certification to be able participate in "Fool's Gold." Although she was initially scared of diving, she eventually completed her course and became a certified diver. She now loves diving.
James Cameron
Many people are curious to know why James Cameron has become a celebrated diver. After all, he has spent so much time working as a film director, he's probably one of the world's most famous people. He still found time to attend Beneath the Sea, New York, despite his hectic schedule. 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 was able to keep his presence low-key, in order not to be publicized.
Zale Perry
Zale Perry is an American scuba diver and writer who has dedicated her life to the sport. She was born in Milwaukee. She first learned to dive at the age of eight. Zale was both a skin diver (scuba diver) and pioneer of scubadiving in the 1950s. In addition to diving, Zale was an early underwater equipment tester and aquatic specialist. She was featured on Sports Illustrated's cover in 1955. She became a scuba instructor later and started photographing underwater.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, a well-known diver with a unique background in acting and sport, is Greg Louganis. As a child, he was a gymnast and then became a diver at the age of nine. He chose to pursue an acting profession after graduating from University of California Irvine. He took acting lessons and began to appear in commercials and plays. He started 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 is also a broadcaster, anchoring the French-language coverage at the Olympic Winter Games.
Mike Nelson
Mike Nelson is a well-known diver. He was also a star on the television series "Mike Nelson", which aired at NBC. He was a diver free-lance and a former Navy Frogman. His diving expertise allowed him the ability to save everything, even a bicycle. Lloyd Bridges provided voice-over narration.