Hans Hass was an Austrian marine biologist, filmmaker, and underwater photographer. He is considered the father of underwater photography for his pioneering work in the field.

Brian Skerry is an American underwater photographer and photojournalist. He is known for his iconic images of sharks, which have been featured in National Geographic magazine and other publications.

Cristina Mittermeier is a Mexican-American underwater photographer and marine biologist. She is the first woman to win the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award, which she received in 2018 for her image of a humpback whale calf and its mother.

David Doubilet is an American underwater photographer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on coral reefs, which has been featured in National Geographic magazine and other publications.

Cristina Mittermeier is the founder of the SeaLegacy project, a non-profit organization that works to protect the world's oceans. The project uses photography and storytelling to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation.

Paul Nicklen is a Canadian underwater photographer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on the Great Barrier Reef, which has been featured in National Geographic magazine and other publications.

Sylvia Earle is the founder of the Blue Mind project, a non-profit organization that works to connect people with the ocean. The project uses science, art, and storytelling to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation.

Paul Nicklen is a Canadian underwater photographer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on the Arctic, which has been featured in National Geographic magazine and other publications.

Sylvia Earle is the founder of the Mission Blue project, a non-profit organization that works to protect the world's oceans. The project uses science, art, and storytelling to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation.

Paul Nicklen is a Canadian underwater photographer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on the Antarctic, which has been featured in National Geographic magazine and other publications.

Sylvia Earle is the founder of the Ocean Elders project, a non-profit organization that works to protect the world's oceans. The project uses science, art, and storytelling to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation.

David Doubilet is an American underwater photographer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on the deep sea, which has been featured in National Geographic magazine and other publications.

Sylvia Earle is the founder of the Pristine Seas project, a non-profit organization that works to protect the world's oceans. The project uses science, art, and storytelling to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation.

David Doubilet is an American underwater photographer and filmmaker. He is known for his work on the coral reefs of the Maldives, which has been featured in National Geographic magazine and other publications.

Sylvia Earle is the founder of the Sea of Change project, a non-profit organization that works to protect the world's oceans. The project uses science, art, and storytelling to raise awareness about the importance of marine conservation.