Lake Huron, ON - Jill Heinerth
When I learned to dive at Fathom Five National Marine Park in Tobermory, it transformed my life.
As a young graphic designer, I knew I wanted to find a way to become a creative professional in the underwater world. Now, over 30 years down the road, I have turned that first diving experience into a meaningful career that has helped me to inspire the next generation of young explorers.
Today I focus my underwater exploration work on projects and collaborations that bring attention to climate change and water issues. For that, I have received many international recognitions but would trade every one of those awards for another swim, dive, or ability to offer clean water to a community that needs it.