DIVER Magazine has once again demonstrated great leadership by posting my cover feature on sexism online. It is available here as a PDF download or on the DIVER Magazine website. PDF File: DIVER Magazine Article
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During my recent work on #ProjectoAzores, I had the opportunity to swim with the majestic mobilas or Devil Rays in Santa Maria, Azores. It was one of the most beautiful...
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I’m proud to be speaking at TEDYouth in New York. TEDYouth is a day-long event for middle and high school students, with live speakers, hands-on activities and great conversations. Scientists, designers, technologists, explorers, artists, performers (and more!) share short talks on what they do best, serving both as a source of knowledge and inspiration for youth around the globe. All speakers volunteer their time and attendees are offered free admission based on an application essay that highlights their desire to participate. TEDYouth 2015: Made in the Future TEDYouth 2015 is taking place at the Brooklyn Museum on Saturday, November 14, from 11am to…
The Thomas Center Galleries announce the fall opening of AQUIFERious, an expansive exhibition to be presented in the Historic Thomas Center’s Main and Mezzanine galleries from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 to Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. The opening reception for the exhibition is Thursday, Oct. 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. AQUIFERious is curated by Margaret Ross Tolbert, and is based on her award-winning book of the same title. A multi-media art experience in the truest sense, the exhibition will juxtapose Tolbert’s dramatic, large-scale springs paintings and eloquent poetry with contributing artists’ and scientists’ photographs, videos, cartography and writings. Featured will be the…
We just discovered that Amazon had a little glitch in their listing making it tough to find our book Women Underwater. To celebrate it’s return to Amazon, we’re offering a short term promo with $5 off the list price.
In July, Jill Heinerth was invited to England by Suunto UK to participate as the 2015 Visiting Luminary for TEKCamp at Vobster Quay. The week long event brought together aspiring technical divers from across the country to learn from mentors in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The instructional team included pioneering divers, explorers and instructors who worked with individuals to help them improve their skills and focus on future plans.
Behind the scenes with Jill Heinerth and the National Geographic team searching for dive sites in the most unlikely places. Published here in Scuba Diving Magazine.
Jill Heinerth recently returned from the UK after making a series of talks that included spreading a water literacy message through her We Are Water Project. Heinerth spoke at numerous diving clubs and venues and also a group at Portsmouth IBM called Connecting Women. Jill’s trip was sponsored by Suunto UK who have been incredibly supportive of the We Are Water Project. Shown here: The Suunto UK Team and supporters from the inland dive site Wraysbury Dive Center.
On July 14, 1935 Penelope Powell and Graham Balcombe made what is considered to be the first cave dive. It was conducted at Wookey Hole in England. This historic site is still open to the small membership of divers belonging to the Cave Divers Group (CDG). On the day following the anniversary Jill Heinerth was invited to dive by members Duncan Price, Gavin Newman and Claire Cohen. Swimming from the cave resurgence through to Sump 22 fulfilled a dream for Heinerth who has had her sight focussed on visiting the historic site for more than 20 years. Wookey Hole is…
Chester the manatee is making his debut! I approved the final proof this morning and placed an order for the first shipment of books. I am really excited to offer up a beautifully illustrated children’s book that will help instill and environmental ethic at an early age. Sometimes I am not sure if it is too late to change the core values and daily practices of adults, but I know I can help kids to love their water resources and want to protect them. I’ll make a post as soon as the books are available of sale. All proceeds continue…