Local diver is recognized at 'Women Divers Hall Of Fame'

Wed, May 4th 2011, 11:25 AM

Local Grand Bahama Diver Enters the Women Diver's Hall of Fame - The Women Divers Hall Of Fame welcomed 10 new members to their elite fold at a recent event held in New Jersey.  Among the newest inductees was Grand Bahama's very own diver, Cristina Zenato, of UNEXSO. Pictured is Cristina (right) receiving her WDHOF certificate. (Photo courtesy of Eddy Raphael, Unexso)SECAUCUS, New Jersey -- The Women Divers Hall Of Fame welcomed 10 new members to their elite fold at a recent event held in New Jersey. Among the newest inductees was Grand Bahama's very own diver, Cristina Zenato.
Cristina became the latest member of this prestigious group of elite women divers, accredited for their pioneering and unique skills in the scuba diving community and global oceanic conservation efforts.  Cristina began diving with Underwater Explorer's Society (UNEXSO) in 1995 and is now the Dive Team Manager at the internationally famous dive operation.
Cristina is one of only a handful of shark-feeders in the world as well as a cave diving instructor who leads specially trained divers into little-known realms that are not only underwater but under terra firma as well.   Many magazines have chronicled her adventures including Advanced Diver, Rebreather World, and Earth Illustrated to name a few.  In addition, she's listed in the International Legends of Diving and is an SSI (Scuba Schools International) Platinum Pro.  She has also been featured in movies, documentaries and a real local favourite TV show - "Shark Week."
"It was a great honour to be nominated and inducted, especially because I enter an elite circle of women who have been my inspiration for years," said Cristina.  She continues to serve as a guide and inspiration for young Bahamians on Grand Bahama Island and beyond with dive training, shark conservation, and awareness presentations.  "This honour is now helping me assist in fundraising efforts to heighten ocean conservation efforts.  This weekend I will travel to LA to present at a fundraising event to help efforts to save our oceans."

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