How does an underwater image go from almost to unforgettable, and where does editing truly begin?

In Episode 14 of Voices Beneath the Waves, Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International, speaks with underwater photography educator Erin Quigley, founder of Go Ask Erin and one of diving’s most trusted mentors in post-processing.

Erin shares her remarkable path from award-winning theater and television costume design to building a global community of underwater photographers. She explains why editing is not cheating, why technology should support creativity instead of intimidate it, and how learning just a few foundational tools can transform your images and your confidence.

The conversation also dives into artificial intelligence in photography, ethical boundaries in contests and publishing, and the story behind Backscatter Exterminator, the breakthrough tool inspired by astrophotography that changed underwater editing.

If you are a diver who wants stronger images, clearer workflow, and more creative confidence, this episode delivers practical insight and honest perspective.

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How do you inspire an entire generation to fall in love with the ocean — and fight for its future? 🌎💙In the Voices Beneath the Waves Season Finale, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Annie Crawley — award-winning underwater filmmaker, photographer, educator, author, expedition leader, and Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) inductee.Known worldwide as Ocean Annie, she has dedicated her life to connecting people with the ocean through storytelling, curiosity, and hands-on education. From filming marine life around the globe to empowering young divers through leadership programs, Annie pushes the boundaries of what ocean advocacy can accomplish.Episode Highlights:🎥 Filmmaking for change – How Annie uses media to connect hearts and minds to the ocean.🌊 Youth leadership – Building confidence, environmental literacy, and passion through diving.📸 Behind the scenes – The stories, challenges, and breakthroughs behind her imagery.💙 A legacy of inspiration – What 25 years of WDHOF representation means for the future.📅 Premiere Date: December 4th, 2025 6PM EST📍 Streaming Live on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook💬 Be part of the season finale and join this live conversation celebrating Annie’s extraordinary journey and the women divers shaping ocean conservation for generations to come.🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to catch the finale of Voices Beneath the Waves!Follow Annie Crawley:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annie.crawley/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anniecrawley_oceanannieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anniecrawleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniecrawley/Portfolio/Photography: https://www.anniecrawleyphotography.com/Official Website: https://www.anniecrawley.com/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI – Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/Courses & Info: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/Learn more about WDHOF & scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #AnnieCrawley #OceanAnnie #WomenDiversHallOfFame #WDHOF25 #UnderwaterFilmmaking #OceanEducation #YouthDiving #WomenInDiving #ScubaDiving #OceanConservation #EnvironmentalStorytelling #Photography #OneDiveFamily #SDIDivers

What does it take to rise through the ranks and make history as a Navy Master Diver? ⚓🇺🇸In Voices Beneath the Waves Episode 11, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Captain Barbara “Bobbie” Scholley, a Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) inductee, retired U.S. Navy Master Diver, and trailblazer in leadership, service, and ocean advocacy.With over 28 years of distinguished service, Captain Scholley led some of the most complex underwater recovery operations in history — including the USS Cole and TWA Flight 800. Today, she continues her mission of stewardship and education through NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, helping to protect the waters she once served in uniform.Episode Highlights:⚓ Life beneath the Navy flag – What it takes to earn the title of Master Diver.🌊 Leading through crisis – Inside the USS Cole and TWA Flight 800 recovery operations.🐠 A second chapter of service – Supporting ocean protection and education with NOAA.👩‍✈️ WDHOF leadership – Mentoring the next generation of women divers.📅 Premiere Date: November 6th📍 Streaming Live on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook💬 Tune in live and join the conversation with Captain Scholley and Stephanie in real time.🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to catch every episode of Voices Beneath the Waves!📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175Learn more about Captain Bobbie Scholley:🌐 WDHOF Profile: https://www.wdhof.org/members/bobbie-scholley🌐 NOAA Feature: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/features/barbara_scholley.html🎙️ Podcast Appearance: https://www.anavymasterdiversadventure.com/guests/bobbie-scholley-cap/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/🌐 Courses: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/🌐 Learn more about WDHOF scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/

How can diving, photography, and storytelling change lives—and even kick cancer’s ass? 💪🤿📸In Episode 10 of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Allison Vitsky Sallmon, D.V.M.—award-winning underwater photographer, writer, founder of Dive into the Pink, and Women Divers Hall of Fame inductee.Allison shares her journey of resilience and creativity, from battling breast cancer to becoming a leading voice in diving, conservation, and women’s history. Through her work with Maritime Herstory, she highlights the often-overlooked contributions of women in ocean exploration, while continuing to inspire the dive community through her photography and storytelling.Episode Highlights:🌸 Dive into the Pink – How Allison uses diving to raise funds for cancer research & ocean conservation.📖 Maritime Herstory – Amplifying the voices of women in ocean history.📸 Storytelling through photography – Capturing the ocean’s beauty with purpose.👩‍🔬 Women divers making waves – Allison’s impact as a WDHOF member and mentor.📢 Get Involved! Learn how you can support Dive into the Pink and amplify women’s stories in diving.💬 How has diving transformed your own story? Share your experiences in the comments below! 👇🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more powerful conversations from Voices Beneath the Waves!📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175Follow Allison Vitsky Sallmon:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allison.sallmonDive into the Pink Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diveintothepinkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-vitsky-94161a194/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diveintothepink/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/🌐 Courses: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/🌐 Learn more about WDHOF scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #AllisonVitskySallmon #DiveIntoThePink #MaritimeHerstory #WomenDiversHallOfFame #WDHOF25 #ScubaDiving #UnderwaterPhotography #OceanExploration #Storytelling #CancerSurvivor #WomenInDiving #SDIDivers #OneDiveFamily

In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host StephanieMiele speaks with Toni Carrell, underwater archaeologist, culturalheritage expert, co-founder of Ships of Discovery, and Women Divers Hallof Fame inductee. With decades of fieldwork around the globe, Toni has spenther life uncovering stories lost to the sea and advocating for the preservationof underwater cultural resources.

Highlights of this episode:
⚓How Toni began her journey into maritime archaeology
📚The mission and discoveries of Ships of Discovery
🌍Why shipwrecks matter for our shared human history
🧭Advice for future archaeologists, historians, and divers passionate aboutcultural heritage

Toni Carrell’s work bridges science, history, and advocacy,inviting us to view the ocean not just as a natural wonder but as a livingarchive.

If you care about preservation, wreck diving, or the storiesthat shaped our past, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Available on YouTube,Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
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💎🌊 Dive into the bold and multifaceted life of Szilvia Gogh – Hollywood stuntwoman, dive instructor, entrepreneur, jewelry designer, and Women Divers Hall of Fame inductee.In this episode, host Stephanie Miele explores Szilvia's journey from Hungarian roots to becoming a trailblazer in the dive industry and beyond. Discover how she blends ocean advocacy with creativity, courage, and empowerment.🎬 Highlights of this episode:• Behind-the-scenes stories as a female stunt diver in major films• Building Gogh Jewelry out of her passion for the sea• Using diving to teach confidence, healing, and self-expression• Why she believes every woman should dive—at least onceSzilvia's story is fearless, inspiring, and full of wisdom. Whether you're a diver, creative, adventurer, or changemaker, this episode will move you.Tune in live to ask your questions and join the conversation.🔔 Subscribe to get notified when we go live📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175👇 FOLLOW US 👇Follow Szilvia Gogh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/szilvia-gogh-a9767b5/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/szilviagoghInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goghjewelrydesign/Follow Stephanie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/ SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/WDHOF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofhttps://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #OneDiveFamily #SzilviaGogh #ScubaDiving #WomenDiversHallOfFame #OceanAdvocate #DiveLikeAGirl

Voices Beneath the Waves Episode 7: Into the Urban Abyss🌊 Exploring the Depths of Human Impact with Nathalie Lasselin 🏙️🤿Nathalie Lasselin is not just an award-winning filmmaker and Women Divers Hall of Fame member—she’s a modern-day explorer pushing the limits of what it means to dive with purpose. From mapping the entire length of the St. Lawrence River to diving under ice and into abandoned mines, Nathalie turns cold water into a canvas for advocacy and discovery.In this episode, host Stephanie Miele dives deep into Nathalie’s most defining projects and what drives her relentless pursuit of exploration, environmental impact, and inspiring the next generation.Highlights of this episode:🌆 Diving 70km through the urban waters of Montreal📽️ Capturing humanity’s footprint through film🌬️ Ice diving, mine diving, and the psychology of deep exploration🌊 How Nathalie is using diving to create changeFrom urban waterways to uncharted wilderness, Nathalie’s story is a powerful reminder that exploration is not just about the unknown—it’s about redefining what we think we know.📍 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts 🍎, and Spotify 🎙️🔔 Subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop!👇 FOLLOW US 👇Follow Nathalie Lasselin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-lasselin-72419721/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathLasselinofficialpageFollow Stephanie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/ SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/WDHOF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofhttps://www.wdhof.org/#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #WomenDiversHallOfFame #OneDiveFamily #UrbanExploration #DivingForChange #NathalieLasselin #ColdWaterDiving #UnderwaterFilmmaking

Voices Beneath the Waves Episode 6: Wrecks, Mines, and Ghost Nets with Sabine Kerkau🌊 A Deep Dive into Exploration, History, and Conservation 🤿⚓What drives a diver to explore forgotten wrecks, recover deadly ghost nets, and bring history back to life?In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele speaks with Sabine Kerkau, technical diver, wreck and mine exploration expert, published author, and member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame. Sabine takes us beneath the surface into the world of extreme diving and global marine conservation.Highlights of this episode:⚓ Diving the HMHS Britannic, HMS Victoria, and centuries-old Baltic shipwrecks🕳️ Discovering abandoned underwater mines frozen in time🐟 The danger and urgency of ghost net removal and marine debris recovery📚 Using wreck diving to uncover forgotten histories and inspire future generationsSabine's story is a masterclass in underwater courage and commitment to ocean heritage. If you care about wrecks, research, and real change, this conversation will resonate long after the dive ends.#VoicesBeneathTheWaves #OneDiveFamily #WreckDiving #WomenDiversHallofFame #GhostNetRecovery #SabineKerkau #ScubaDiving #SDIdivers #oceanconservation #Ghostnets🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an update from the #OnediveFamily! https://www.youtube.com/c/SDITDIERDI📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175👇 FOLLOW US 👇Follow Sabine Kerkau: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-kerkau-a0a3b0134/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabine.kerkauInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinekerkau/?hl=enFollow Stephanie: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/ SDI - Scuba Diving International: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/WDHOF:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofhttps://www.wdhof.org/For more info on Dive Courses: https://www.tdisdi.com/*Please note that translations in all of our materials are created by a process that utilizes translators in combination with automatically generated content. We make efforts to verify these translations, but we apologize for any inaccuracies in the words or phrases. We appreciate feedback and suggested edits to our materials. Please email us at [email protected] with any comments.*

🌊 Charting the Future of Ocean Exploration with Liz Taylor 🚢⚙️What happens when a childhood surrounded by legendary explorers turns into a lifelong mission to innovate beneath the waves?In this episode of Voices Beneath the Waves, host Stephanie Miele speaks with Elizabeth (Liz) Taylor, CEO of DOER Marine, ocean advocate, subsea technology expert, and Women Divers Hall of Fame member. From her work alongside Sylvia Earle to her role as a pioneer in deep-sea engineering, Liz shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership, her drive to protect the ocean, and her vision for the future of sustainable exploration.Highlights of this episode:⚙️ Her journey growing up with Sylvia Earle and building DOER Marine🌊 What it takes to be a leader in ocean technology and exploration👩‍🔬 Breaking barriers as a woman in marine science and engineering🌍 The intersection of innovation, advocacy, and environmental responsibilityLiz Taylor's story is one of grit, brilliance, and bold vision. If you’re passionate about marine science, STEM leadership, or the cutting-edge of exploration, this episode is a must-watch.

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