Jill Heinerth

A pioneering underwater explorer and filmmaker, Jill Heinerth has dived deeper into caves than any woman in history. With a collection of magnificent images, from Antarctic iceberg caves to the Floridan Aquifer, Jill shares a glimpse of a breathtaking world few will experience. Jill Heinerth's accolades include being named Scuba Diving Magazine's "Sea Hero of the Year," a "Living Legend" by Sport Diver Magazine, induction into the Explorer's Club and inaugural class of the Women Diver's Hall of Fame. Jill received the Wyland ICON Award, a recognition she shares with her childhood heroes Robert Ballard, Sylvia Earle, Rachel Carson and Captain Jacques Cousteau. Jill is a regular contributor for DIVER magazine and her photography and writing have been featured in prominent magazines and newspapers around the world. She is the author of three books on cave diving and underwater photography. Dozens of stories lauding Jill's accomplishments, have appeared in National Geographic Magazine, the New York Post, London Telegraph, Wired Magazine, Sport's Illustrated Women, international diving magazines and a 21-page photo feature in Deep, China's most prestigious adventure publication.Jill is an industry expert in the use of closed-circuit rebreathers. She is frequently called upon by manufacturers and international training agencies to assist in the development of new technologies and training materials. Jill Heinerth is in demand as a professional keynote speaker, workshop leader and facilitator at international conferences and corporate gatherings. She is a thought leader and risk assessment expert in the field of exploration and extreme expeditions.