Women Divers Hall of Fame

Recognizing the contributions of women pioneers, leaders and innovators in the many fields of diving; Promoting careers & opportunities for women in the dive community.

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Women Divers Hall of Fame

Recognizing the contributions of women pioneers, leaders and innovators in the many fields of diving; Promoting careers & opportunities for women in the dive community.

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WDHOF 2022 Scholarship & Training Grant applications are closed. Applications for 2023 will open on September 1, 2022.

Class of 2021

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The member does not have a photo uploadedAllison Vitsky Sallmon, D.V.M.
Allison Vitsky Sallmon, D.V.M.

Nonprofit Founder, Underwater Photographer, Writer

The member does not have a photo uploadedChristy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D.
Christy Pattengill-Semmens, Ph.D.

Marine Biologist, Citizen Science Innovator, Marine Life Identification Educator

The member does not have a photo uploadedDenise Herzing, Ph.D.
Denise Herzing, Ph.D.

Dolphin Researcher, Marine Biologist, Author

The member does not have a photo uploadedDení Ramírez Macías, Ph.D.
Dení Ramírez Macías, Ph.D.

Conservation Biologist, Whale Shark and Giant Manta Researcher

The member does not have a photo uploadedKaren Gowlett-Holmes
Karen Gowlett-Holmes

Underwater Photographer, Marine Biologist, Educator

The member does not have a photo uploadedPatricia Beddows, Ph.D.
Patricia Beddows, Ph.D.

Karst and Cave Geoscientist, Instrument Developer, Environmental Monitoring

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WDHOF Members are the pioneers, leaders, innovators and world record holders throughout the international diving community.

These areas of diving and undersea endeavors include: the Arts, Science, Medicine, Exploration & Technology, Underwater Archeology, Business, Media, Training & Education, Safety, Commercial & Military Diving, Free Diving, and Underwater Sports.

Scholarships & Grants

Applications are now closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.

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Basic Dive Training Grants (learn to dive)

Up to ten basic dive training grants (8 are for women only; 2 are for women or men) to provide funding to learn to dive, culminating in a certification from a nationally recognized diver-training agency.

Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarships in Underwater Archaeology

Two scholarships (graduate: $2,000; undergraduate: $750) for courses of study leading to a career in the field of underwater archaeology. For women only.

Laurel Clark Sea to Space Physiology Research Grant

Two $5,000 grants to support graduate research in extreme environment physiology (diving, altitude, and/or space). For women or men with current or pending enrollment in a degree-granting graduate program.

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Aug 21, 2021

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Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D.

Simone Cousteau Research Grant recipient, Megan Conkling

Megan Conkling, recipient of the Simone Cousteau research grant for women conducting research on the sustainability of marine or freshwater species or communities impacted by climate change.

May 17, 2021

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Undergraduate Studies Octopus in Puget Sound

Undergraduate Studies Octopus in Puget Sound Submitted By Maggie MacMahon

Jan 24, 2021

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Janice Raber

Cayman Islands Grouper Moon Project 2018

Cayman Islands Grouper Moon Project 2018 Report by Lynn Waterhouse

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