The Diving Talks | Underwater Photography Collection exhibition is an exciting display of images captured by some of the world’s best underwater photographers. It combines works by award-winning photographers Brandi Mueller, Ellen Cuylaerts, Nuno Sá (Curator of the Collection), Natalie Gibb, Nuno Vasco Rodrigues, Pete Mesley, Rui Luís and Tom St George. In 2024 Jill Heinerth, João Rodrigues, Nathalie Lasselin and Rico Besserdich, joined the Collection.
Whether you’re an experienced diver or want to admire the beauty of the underwater world from afar, you’ll be amazed by the incredible images on display. From coral reefs to mysterious shipwrecks, the photographs in this collection transport visitors to another world and surprise them with the natural wonders that exist underwater.
Becky Kagan Schott is a renowned underwater photographer whose work immerses viewers in the breathtaking beauty of extreme underwater environments. With a passion for exploration, she captures inspiring images that offer a unique glimpse into mysterious worlds beneath the surface.
Becky joined the Collection in 2023
Brandi Mueller is a renowned underwater photographer, capturing the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s depths through her lens. With a passion for marine life and a keen eye for detail, she has created stunning imagery that showcases the hidden wonders of the underwater world, inspiring awe and appreciation for our planet’s oceans.
Brandi joined the Collection in 2022
Ellen Cuylaerts is a renowned underwater photographer whose work captures the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s depths. With a passion for marine conservation, she uses her lens to raise awareness about the fragile underwater ecosystems and the urgent need to protect them. Cuylaerts’ stunning images have been featured in prestigious publications and exhibitions worldwide.
Ellen joined the Collection in 2022
Jill Heinerth is a world-renowned underwater explorer, cave diver, and filmmaker. With over 30 years of experience, she has led pioneering expeditions to extreme underwater environments, capturing stunning visuals that inspire conservation. Jill is an award-winning author and global advocate for water protection and exploration.
Jill joined the Collection in 2024
João Rodrigues is an acclaimed underwater photographer and marine biologist, celebrated for his breathtaking images that capture the beauty and fragility of marine life. His work, blending science and art, highlights ocean conservation and has been featured in international exhibitions, raising awareness about the importance of protecting our seas.
Joao joined the Collection in 2024
Natalie Gibb is a celebrated underwater cave photographer, captivating audiences with her breathtaking images of the hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for exploration, she transports viewers into the mysterious and enchanting realm of underwater caves, showcasing the beauty of these hidden wonders.
Natalie joined the Collection in 2022
Nathalie Lasselin is an award-winning underwater filmmaker, explorer, and environmental advocate. Known for her captivating underwater imagery and expeditions, she raises awareness about water conservation and pollution. Nathalie’s work spans the globe, combining adventure with a strong message of sustainability and the need to protect our water resources.
Nathalie joined the Collection in 2024
Nuno Sá is a renowned underwater wildlife photographer, capturing the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean’s inhabitants. With a deep passion for marine life, his lens unveils the mysteries of underwater worlds, inspiring conservation efforts worldwide. Nuno’s breathtaking imagery transports us to the heart of the sea, fostering appreciation and protection of its fragile ecosystems.
Nuno joined the Collection in 2022
Nuno Vasco Rodrigues is a renowned biologist and underwater photographer whose work captures the mesmerizing beauty of marine ecosystems. With a passion for both science and art, he explores the hidden wonders of the ocean, using his lens to raise awareness about marine conservation and biodiversity.
Nuno joined the Collection in 2022
Pete Mesley, a renowned underwater photographer, explores the depths of our oceans to capture mesmerizing marine wonders. With over two decades of experience, his work showcases the vivid beauty and fragility of underwater ecosystems. Pete’s stunning images serve as a powerful call to protect and conserve our underwater world.
Pete joined the Collection in 2023
Rico Besserdich is a renowned underwater photographer, artist, and educator with over 30 years of experience. His visually striking work combines artistic expression with a deep love for the ocean, earning international recognition. Rico is passionate about sharing the beauty of the underwater world and promoting marine conservation.
Rico joined the Collection in 2024
Rui Luis is a distinguished speleologist and accomplished underwater photographer. With a passion for exploring the hidden depths of caves and underwater ecosystems, he has dedicated his life to documenting the mesmerizing beauty of these environments. Rui’s breathtaking photographs offer a unique glimpse into the mysterious and awe-inspiring world beneath the surface.
Rui joined the Collection in 2023
Tom St. George, a pioneering photographer, captures the enigmatic beauty of underwater caves. His stunning work transports viewers into a mesmerizing subterranean world, where light dances with shadows, revealing the secrets of these hidden realms. St. George’s images are a testament to his skill in conveying the mysterious allure of Earth’s submerged wonders.
Tom joined the Collection in 2023
Water is life.
Our Existence on this Planet Earth depends on it.
We must–each and everyone of us–make effort to protect
this most important resource and preserve our fragile ecology
in order to safeguard the wellbeing of all living beings.
Tenzin Gyatso
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Spiritual Leader of the Tibetan People
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 1989
India
Every Living thing on Earth is connected to Water.
Ernie Brooks
Diver, Photographer, Educator, Pilot
United States
INNER PEACE
To observe the great might of the water contained in the Ocean creates
an infinite inner peace. It opens up the senses, it awakens and it
heightens them. It helps you to appreciate reality, the world and life itself.
José Goñi
Diplomat
Ambassador of Chile to Sweden
Chile
IT IS ALL ABOUT US
Water is us. It is all about us. It is all we don’t realize, and what we would like to find in the future. When I hear a word like water, it comes to my mind that we are talking about the secret of life, origin, birth and welfare. Various civilizations have been always established near water, and no one ever heard of a population gathering that was able to keep life in isolation of water. Many violent conflicts throughout history, and so far, have broken out as a result of trying to control water. Almost everyone is aware of the water’s importance, but few people know how to make it a factor of life and stability. In fact, water always comes first, and whenever human beings can manage it, they would then be able to provide whatever help they could be active in this universe. Water availability is a sign of vitality and ease of life, peace, love, communication and people’s fun and happiness, while water scarcity, or lack of thereof, is a sign of dying and death. By 2030, everyone must have equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water as a sustainable development goal. Otherwise suffering will increase tragically. There is always a favourable opportunity to do something positive. We only have to recognize the greatness of water in making our lives, unity and our peace, and not to believe that this battle does not deserve adequate attention and solidarity.
Dr. Tawakkol Karman
Journalist, Politician, Human Rights Activist
Chairwoman and Founder of Women Journalists Without Chains
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate 2011
Yemen
Water is a precious commodity.
In Kamba land, I have to walk long distances in search of water.
And, I would never drink it without boiling it!
I wish I had a donkey to help me out.
Mary Wayua Mwanzia
Farmer
Kitui, Kenya
LOVE SONG TO MOTHER WATER
I love the way you hold me and carry me in your arms
the way you whisper infinite love with all your heart
I love your sweet crressing touch on my skin
and your soft crystal salty kisses all over my face
I love our weightless dance in your vast blue sky
and your open space calling me to mighty depths
I thank you for gifting me the breath of life
for granting me sight beyond eyes can see
I thank you for you being me and me being you
for all the movement and change and for all the stillnes and calm
Oh mother you allow me to raise high up in rainbows,
colors and clowds to mirror the world, to melt with the sun,
to find my way down and grow on the run
I love that you welcome me back to source
in rapids and falls, in whirling plays and flashes of light
Mother, I humbly thank you for my spirit on earth
and for enlightening life with your endless love!
Maria Paz Acchiardo
Former Vice Mayor of Stockholm
Senior Consultant
Sweden
