Scuba diving is more than equipment and technique; it’s knowing that a whole new world appears the second your head dips under the waves. Life Underwater explores what scuba diving really looks and feels like, from the first descent after your open-water class, to advanced dives in challenging conditions.
Here you’ll find stories of dive environments, travel and exploration, safety, and real-world scenarios where preparation and the right gear matter. It’s about how divers interact with the ocean, and how equipment, skills, and experience come together beneath the surface to create the perfect dive.
If you’re interested in becoming a better, more confident diver, Life Underwater offers perspective shaped by time in the water, not just theory.
Country of residence: United KingdomDiving since: 2018Level/agency of certification: PADI IDC Staff instructorEmmy Williams is a PADI IDC Staff Instructor, underwater photographer, and content creator originally from Cornwall, UK, who has spent the past six years teaching diving across four continents. Raised in southern Spain, she has worked as an instructor in Spain, Oman, New Zealand, and Honduras, and has collaborated with PADI, Girls That Scuba, and several dive brands along the way. Her social media content focuses on the...
Country of residence: ColombiaDiving since: 2016Level/agency of certification: PADI InstructorJose Soto is a Colombian diver, PADI Instructor, nature and underwater photographer, and entrepreneur. He’s the founder and CEO of DivingLife, a company focused on creating diving and nature expeditions around the world. Over time, his passion for diving evolved into a bigger purpose: using photography, storytelling, and travel to help people connect with marine life and understand the importance of protecting our oceans. He’s also the founder of DivingLife Studios,...
Country of residence: USADiving since: 1997Level/agency of certification: PADI Divemaster; SSI Level 1 FreediverWilliam Drumm is a Denver-based underwater photographer, filmmaker, and ocean ambassador whose work reaches a monthly audience of millions. He is the photographer behind the album cover for Billie Eilish's album Hit Me Hard and Soft, the official Citizen Watch Promaster Sea Ambassador, and a long-term visual partner with Scuba Diving International. His fine art prints, brand campaigns, and documentary-style productions have appeared across major media outlets...