Let’s have a look at those who helped diving becoming what it is today. Who are the stars of this discipline ?
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
1910-1997
Lloyd Bridges
1913 – 1998
Zale Parry
A pioneer in scuba diving industry, this scientist and actress became famous for building and selling the first hyperbaric chamber. She also tested scientific equipment for years in addition to playing in numerous TV shows and film productions.
James Cameron
1954 – Still alive
Ahmed Gamal Gabr
1972 – Still alive
With a 332.35 meter deep dive, Ahmed Gamal Gabr is the first diver that ever reached this depth with cylinders and without assistance. The figures speak for themselves: 15 hours ascent for an only 12 minutes descent . This truly epic human achievement, pushing the boundaries of medicine & technology, took place in Dahab Red Sea, Egypt.