Baja • Belize • Cayman • Cocos Island • Dominican Republic • Galapagos • Kona, Hawaii • Maldives • Palau • Turks & Caicos • Utila
Alor Islands • Fiji • Komodo National Park • North Sulawesi • Papua New Guinea • Raja Ampat

Stan Waterman is truly one of SCUBA's early pioneers. While operating a dive business in the Bahamas in the 1950's, he shot his first 16mm film-and was hooked. For the next 15 years, he continued to document his dive exploits under the seven seas; most were ultimately shown as TV documentaries. Stan's perhaps best known for his commercial film work. He was Associate Producer and Underwater Cameraman for that shark classic, Blue Water, White Death. Co-Director of Underwater Photography and second unit for The Deep, Stan has also been responsible for ten years' worth of production on ABC's "American Sportsman Show" and, more recently, ABC's "Spirit of Adventure" series and the "Expedition Earth" series on ESPN. Stan's trips do not include a photo course.

Stan Waterman's book, "Sea Salt", is a hard back book of memories and essays with over 300 pages and more than 65 pictures encompassing growing up in Maine by the sea and a half century of diving adventures around the world. You may purchase the book online at www.fishid.com.

 “The ocean is my playground, with the greatest challenge, bringing to light the still unanswered mysteries of our water planet.” – Walt Stearns

Join Walt Stearns where he will share his generous photo tips and offer nightly entertainment with presentations about his  adventures on the high seas.

 Knowledgeable in boating, sport fishing, diving and marine natural history, Walt Stearns has earned the reputation as one of the most credible journalists and consultants in marine-related broadcast, online and print media. Among divers, he is best known for his stunning covers and editorials in the likes of Sport Diver, Scuba Diving, Skin Diver, Discover Diving, Ocean Realm and Scuba Times Magazines. As an editor and contributing editor, Walt’s writing and imagery have also graced the pages of publications such as Boating, Boating Life, Motor Boating, Salt Water Sportsman, Sport Fishing, Field & Stream, Marlin, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Outdoor Photographer, Caribbean Travel & Life, Florida Travel & Life and Islands Magazines, as well as numerous others. His publication, the Underwater Journal, www.underwaterjournal.com is a collaboration of his 25 years of experience in the marine industry. 

Walt is a dedicated environmentalist who consults and works closely with Ocean Conservancy, Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, Bimini Shark Lab and Florida State University. Walt studied zoology and oceanographic science, as well as several aspects of technical diving. He is a scuba instructor, certified cave, rebreather diver and an SSI Platinum Pro 5000 member.He has been a key participant in documentary film projects such as Wild Horizons with BBC, Perfect Predators, African Shark Safari and Mystery of the Whale Cave for Discovery Channel and many productions on national and cable networks.