Award Recipient

2025

Diver Medical Education Grant, Sponsored by The Diver Medic (WDHOF Member Chantelle Newman)

Lucía Rodríguez Arias

Lucía is a marine researcher, commercial diver, and Ph.D. candidate specializing in marine ecology. With over a decade of diving experience, she has led extensive sea campaigns and field research, often in high-risk environments. Passionate about ocean conservation and rescue, she combines scientific research with a commitment to saving lives. Inspired by her father’s resilience, she strives to protect both people and the sea. This grant will enhance her diver medical training, preparing her for a future where she aims to make a difference in emergency response and environmental protection at sea.

Back to scholarship recipients