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Jill Heinerth

Underwater Canada 3 of 5

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The Graveyard of Shipwrecks – Canada’s Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River As a new diver, I was told that there were thousands of shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. I began my diving career at Fathom Five National Marine Park on Lake Huron and saw five wrecks on my first weekend of diving. It seemed like a good start. But that count may be a little off. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum has documented over 6,000 wrecks with the loss of over 30,000 men. But, historian Mark Thompson has estimated that there are more than 25,000 wrecks beneath the watery…

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Women’s Dive Day

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Canadian Geographic gave me the opportunity to put together my thoughts about Women’s Dive Day. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) launched a simple idea in 2015 — encourage women to gather together for a day of their own — Women’s Dive Day. In communities all over the globe, women organized charters, cleanups, workshops, and events. They set records, supported charities, and brought new friends to the sport. Over five years, thousands of events have taken place in nearly 200 countries. This year, the global pandemic may limit physical gatherings, but the sentiment is still strong. Digital presentations and…

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Underwater Canada Series Part 2 of 5

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Dive into the remarkable underwater vistas of Canada through this series in Scuba Diving Magazine. From the Arctic to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway, Canada has the longest coastline in the world. Eight percent of the landscape is covered by lakes, greater than any other country. I’ll never be able to experience more than a drop in the bucket of diving opportunities, but last year, I completed my goal to take a plunge in every province and territory. This five-part web series offers a peek into what gets Canadian divers excited about their home waters. PART TWO…

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Ben McDaniel – Cold Case Missing Person Scuba Diver Who Went Cave Diving and Never Returned – Episode 29

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Jill and Robert discuss the renewed interest in the cold case of missing scuba diver Ben McDaniel. Was it an accident? A hoax? Or murder? Almost a decade after he entered Vortex Spring in Florida, there are still amateur sleuths and open-source investigations looking into Ben McDaniel’s disappearance on podcasts, YouTube videos, and blogs. Watch Ben’s Vortex Investigative Documentary Film: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/bensvortex Podcast Direct DownloadJill’s websiteRobert’s websiteJill Facebook – facebook.com/JillHeinerthTwitter – @JillHeinerthInstagram – @JillHeinerthBuy Jill’s books, including her newest book: Into The Planet – My Life as a Cave Diver

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Underwater Canada Series

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Dive into the remarkable underwater vistas of Canada through this series on Scuba Diving Magazine. From the Arctic to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway, Canada has the longest coastline in the world. Eight percent of the landscape is covered by lakes, greater than any other country. I’ll never be able to experience more than a drop in the bucket of diving opportunities, but last year, I completed my goal to take a plunge in every province and territory. This five-part web series offers a peek into what gets Canadian divers excited about their home waters. PART ONE…

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Inside the Adventure Podcast

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Marshall Mosher on his “Inside the Adventure” podcast. If you’ve ever been afraid to step outside your comfort zone, then his podcast is worth a listen. Inside the Adventure features incredible athletes and everyday people, sharing epic tales of challenging their limits and creating the life of their dreams. From adventures to innovators and everyday people who took a stand for the things they love, these are the stories that will inspire you to face your fears and make life into the adventure it’s meant to be. Vestigo Podcast Blog: https://vestigo.co/podcast iTunes (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-adventure/id1139405360?mt=2 Google…

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Rode NT USB Mini Microphone

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These days, we are all home in isolation from COVID-19. If you are like me, you are staying connected with friends and family on the computer. We’re also using this time for self-improvement, watching videos, virtual classrooms, and participating in meetings. I really appreciate high-quality audio and always strive to offer the best when I offer a presentation. In this video, I review one of the best USB Microphones I have found for interviews, online presentations, Zoom, FaceTime and Skype calls. The Rode NT USB MINI plugs right into your computer’s USB port – Windows or Mac. This is one…

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A Special COVID-19 Quarantine Episode with Robert McClellan – Episode 26

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Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan team up to present a combination Into The Planet and Real Sobriety Podcast discussing the pandemic, relationships, isolation, and what the world may look like once we are all able to join each other outside.  Podcast Direct DownloadJill’s websiteRobert’s websiteJill Facebook – facebook.com/JillHeinerthTwitter – @JillHeinerthInstagram – @JillHeinerthBuy Jill’s books, including her newest book: Into The Planet – My Life as a Cave Diver

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The Homebound Explorer

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Underwater explorer Jill Heinerth shares her thoughts on being homebound during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jill and Robert discuss the future of exploration, the Scuba Diving industry, and how life may change forever after the coronavirus crisis. Direct download linkJill’s New Book: Into The Planet, My Life as a Cave Diver – USA Order – Canada OrderBook Jill to speak to your groupJill’s Youtube Channel Follow Jill Heinerth on Twitter: @jillheinerthInstagram: @jillheinerth All music used on our podcast are original compositions by Jill Heinerth and Robert McClellan.

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