From my earliest memories, I have always been attracted to the water. This attraction resulted in my becoming a scuba instructor which even today many years later still brings me the joy of watching students “blow bubbles” for the first time. Through my passion for diving I have discovered a world of fantasy and amazing creatures. When a mentor gave me a simple underwater camera, a new passion was born. Through my photography I have been able to document the color and texture, as well as the strange animals of the underwater world. In time I realized that I had taken the bounty of the sea for granted. Over the years watching species decline and some even disappear, still another passion was born-- that of educating anyone who would listen on the importance of the ocean and the coral habitats to the very survival of our planet. By combining my passion for diving and photography I hope that I can convey an appreciation for the beauty of the ocean while educating on the importance of care and preservation.