Our Writers

Rebecca Strauss is a travel writer and scuba diver whose passion for exploration has shaped a career centered around storytelling and the underwater world. After beginning in travel journalism across the United States and the Caribbean, she shifted her focus toward scuba diving, marine adventure, and dive gear coverage.

Since 2012, Rebecca has worked extensively within the dive industry, combining editorial expertise with hands-on experience in some of the world’s most iconic dive destinations. She has traveled across all seven continents and dived on six of them, from Florida reefs to shark dives in the Galápagos.

Today, Rebecca contributes as a writer for the Cressi Blog, sharing stories, travel experiences, gear insights, and a lifelong passion for the ocean with the global diving community.

Originally from London and currently based in Copenhagen, Sylvia Jenkins brings together a background in visual arts, photography, and watersports industry experience. Educated in multimedia design, studio photography, and underwater photography, she has built a career that blends creativity, travel, and ocean exploration.

Sylvia discovered scuba diving during a family trip to Thailand, earning her PADI Open Water certification at an early age. After completing her Geography degree, she traveled and worked throughout Canada, Australia, and Southeast Asia, gaining experience as a divemaster, underwater photographer, instructor, content creator, and marketing professional.

As a writer for the Cressi Blog, Sylvia combines technical diving knowledge with visual storytelling to create engaging content focused on travel, marine life, underwater photography, and life in the water.

Patricia Wuest is a dive magazine journalist, scuba gear tester, and ocean conservationist based in Maitland, Florida. With a career centered around the underwater world, she has dedicated years to exploring dive destinations, evaluating equipment, and sharing stories that connect people to the ocean.

Her work combines hands-on diving experience with a deep understanding of scuba gear, marine environments, and the evolving culture of diving. From tropical reefs to advanced dive equipment testing, Patricia brings a practical and experienced perspective shaped by countless hours in the water.

As a contributor to the Cressi Blog, Patricia writes about scuba travel, equipment reviews, diving techniques, marine conservation, and the lifestyle surrounding the global dive community, helping divers make informed decisions and stay inspired for their next adventure.