In my spare time, I’m either diving, thinking about diving, or editing photos from diving. I’m a big believer in its transformative effects. Once you see a world that’s previously been hidden, it changes you. Some simply keep diving and paying marine park fees (every little bit helps), some stop using single-use plastics, some change their diets, others become activists for the ocean.

But diving is on the decline. There are less than 3 million divers in the USA. That’s less than 1 in 100 people. Globally, it’s even smaller. So, it’s no wonder the political will to protect our oceans isn’t there.

I try to use what photography talent I have to share the beauty I’ve seen with as many as people as possible. Years ago, I started an Instagram account to share shots from our family’s dive trips (DeepDownAFamily, if you’re interested). It’s turned into a bit of a thing with over 16,000 followers. Half of them aren’t even divers, just people who enjoy the photos and are curious about the ocean. They ask me questions about animal behaviors, coral reef conditions, etc. It’s a responsibility I take seriously and post almost every day. If the thing I’m already doing can convince more people to care about the ocean, then I need to do more of that.