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The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) is the Philippines’ largest platform for the diving community since 2019, mobilizing industry experts, stakeholders and dive enthusiasts in one communal space to foster the
collaboration of innovative ideas, sustainable solutions, and economic opportunities.
Organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) as the only institution in the region that exclusively mounts a Dive Travel Exchange (TRAVEX), PHIDEX offers expansive networking prospects for decision makers, communities,
and individuals with a passion for all things diving.
This 2021, PHIDEX, launches its biggest and first-ever virtual run spanning the diving community across the globe. Through this initiative, PHIDEX ventures into accelerating industry recovery and help aid in stimulating the local
economy.
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Tara Alessandra Abrina, MDE
Founder, Kapit Sisid
Tara Abrina is a marine economist and communtiy scientist at the University of the Philippines. Her publications so far have focused on marine policy research, coral reef benefits, and fisheries value chains. A member of the Advocates for Science and Technology for the People or AGHAM Diliman, she has volunteered for several community science projects such as the Philippine Coral Bleaching Watch and Reef Check Philippines; she is a co-inventor of a patented coral reef monitoring device for freediving scientists. Aside from research, Tara is also a former competitive freediver who broke two Philippine women's records for freediving in 2015. A year later, she founded Kapit Sisid, a network of freediving and marine conservation professionals from all over the country. Now a certified freediving instructor, she exclusively offers her classes to the scientific diving and marine conservation communities in the Philippines.
Tobias Friedrich
Underwater Photographer, Below Surface
"From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997)
During his childhood Tobias Friedrich just loved to watch the adventures of the Calypso featuring Jacques-Yves Cousteau as its captain. The beauty of the world that is below the ocean's surface mesmerized Tobias. It still
overwhelmed him every time he has the chance to dive. He loves the elegance and calmness of the world under water contrasting to the hectic atmosphere above.
Tobias is based in Wiesbaden Germany. Conveniently close to the Frankfurt Airport, a major hub for Germany. This facilitates his international travels for assignments around the globe. He first started taking pictures with a DSLR
underwater in 2007. Since then his images have been published in prestigious scuba diving magazines and newspapers around the world. Several underwater photographic competitions, have honoured his work. Resulting in over 50 awards
with 30 1st places. Recently he has been awarded “Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018” in the prestigious UPY London competition. In addition he is "German Photographer of the Year 2019" in the Worldshootout. Tobias feels at
home in all waters; ranging from subzero to 30° Celsius, as long as there are captivating images to shoot, he is game.
Another great passion of his is leading international expeditions and workshops where he invites everybody to join and share his love for the underwater world.
Howard Hall and Michele Hall
Director / Producer, Howard Hall Productions
Howard and Michele Hall specialize in underwater natural history film production for television and the giant screen. IMAX films produced and/or directed by Howard and Michele include Into the Deep, Island of the Sharks, Deep Sea
3D, and Under the Sea 3D. The Halls have also contributed to many other giant format productions including The Living Sea, Journey Into Amazing Caves, Coral Reef Adventure, Journey to the South Pacific, Humpback Whales and Lost
Worlds.
The Hall’s have produced numerous television films for PBS Nature, National Geographic, the BBC and other broadcasters. They are the recipients of seven Emmy Awards.
Howard is a member of the Directors Guild and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Michele is a member of the Woman Divers Hall of Fame and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The Halls currently have two films in production. One is an IMAX film called Secrets of the Sea scheduled for release in Spring of 2022. The other is a 4K documentary feature called Soul of the Ocean presently in post production.
Andrew Marriott
Underwater Photographer and Founder, Fata Morgana Media
Andrew is a long time diver, photographer and writer. Originally from the USA, he has since lived across the Pacific, Asia, and Europe. While living on the island of Guam he devoted himself full time to the ocean, helping many new
divers fall in love with the water while working as an instructor and enthusiastic underwater photographer. After much encouragement from his friends and students, he devoted himself full time to taking and sharing his images and
writing about diving.
It took time and patience, but within a few years his photos and writing were appearing in dive and travel magazines around the world. To date he has written around 100 articles, four books, and had his photos and videos used in
various media outlets on a regular basis. Along with the publishing work came invitations to speak at major dive shows across Asia, Europe, and North America. To this day Andrew is a regular speaker at major dive events; having
spoken at many shows from Beijing to Singapore to the United States, and pretty much everywhere in between.
The next logical step for him was to start a media production and publishing company that focused on diving and adventure travel. Fata Morgana Media was born in 2016 and it currently has six titles in publication and thirteen more
in production. The writers and photographers for these books are from around the world and feature the most recognizable names in the business. Currently he lives in Germany with his awesome wife Dalice and two daughters Elly and
EJ “Doomy”.
Henly Spiers
Underwater Photographer and Writer, Henley Spiers Photography
Henley Spiers, half British and half French, is a renowned photographer, writer, and trip leader who has fast become one of the most highly decorated underwater shooters in the world. Starting his professional career in diving as an instructor, working in the Philippines, Indonesia and Saint Lucia, he later fell in love with underwater imagery and made the transition to full-time photographer. Since then, Henley has amassed a prolific series of award-winning images, including two category wins in the Underwater Photographer of the Year, winning first prize in the Black & White category of Nature Photographer of the Year, and winner of the Ocean Geographic David Doubilet portfolio award. In 2019, Henley co-authored Black is the New Blue Vol. II, showcasing blackwater diving. His latest book, the Guide to Cebu, co-written with wife and frequent collaborator, Jade, showcases the very best of diving in their former home. In 2019, Henley was honoured to be invited by Blancpain to the Edition Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment programme, joining a select group of the world’s foremost underwater photographers.
Robert Suntay
Founder, SEA Institute
“Founder and president of the SEA-VIP Institute, a foundation that works to protect the marine biodiversity resources in the Verde Island Passage. Photographer and Cinematographer”
Beth Watson
Underwater Photographer, Beth Watson Images
"Photography is a niche that allows me to express my creativity which fuels the artistic portion of my soul.” ~ Beth Watson
Photography and scuba diving are Beth's passions. She adores the ocean and everything it has to offer. She strives to capture images that are unique, creative, and thought-provoking by illustrating the beauty and wonders of the
sea. Ultimately, she hopes to raise awareness and inspire individuals to conserve and preserve our ocean environment.
Being fascinated by it all she enjoys the challenges of photographing wide-angle reefs and wrecks but also has the deepest admiration for the tiniest animals in the sea. Being a bit of a perfectionist, she is continually learning
and experimenting with lighting, techniques, and equipment.
Beth's motivation comes from those around her, their support and encouragement are an inspiration and a driving factor. Beth is an international multi-award-winning photographer, judge for international photo competitions, and
guest speaker. Her images have been published in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, websites and have been selected for juried art exhibitions.
Ram Yoro
Underwater Photographer and Writer, Filipino Cave Divers
Ram is a full-time scuba instructor and underwater photographer based in the Philippines. He is a pioneer of Bonfire Diving, a method for documenting plankton in shallow coastal waters, and is an avid explorer of reefs, wrecks, and underwater cave systems around the country. Aside from contributions to various print and online publications, his notable works include co-authoring the “Guide to Anilao”, the “Legends Beneath the Waves: Philippines” (aka Philippine Wreck Book), and the plankton visual compilation “Black is the New Blue Volume II”. To checkout his other works, follow him in Instagram and Facebook
Tara Alessandra Abrina, MDE
Founder, Kapit Sisid
Tara Abrina is a marine economist and communtiy scientist at the University of the Philippines. Her publications so far have focused on marine policy research, coral reef benefits, and fisheries value chains. A member of the Advocates for Science and Technology for the People or AGHAM Diliman, she has volunteered for several community science projects such as the Philippine Coral Bleaching Watch and Reef Check Philippines; she is a co-inventor of a patented coral reef monitoring device for freediving scientists. Aside from research, Tara is also a former competitive freediver who broke two Philippine women's records for freediving in 2015. A year later, she founded Kapit Sisid, a network of freediving and marine conservation professionals from all over the country. Now a certified freediving instructor, she exclusively offers her classes to the scientific diving and marine conservation communities in the Philippines.
Tobias Friedrich
Underwater Photographer, Below Surface
"From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997)
During his childhood Tobias Friedrich just loved to watch the adventures of the Calypso featuring Jacques-Yves Cousteau as its captain. The beauty of the world that is below the ocean's surface mesmerized Tobias. It still
overwhelmed him every time he has the chance to dive. He loves the elegance and calmness of the world under water contrasting to the hectic atmosphere above.
Tobias is based in Wiesbaden Germany. Conveniently close to the Frankfurt Airport, a major hub for Germany. This facilitates his international travels for assignments around the globe. He first started taking pictures with a DSLR
underwater in 2007. Since then his images have been published in prestigious scuba diving magazines and newspapers around the world. Several underwater photographic competitions, have honoured his work. Resulting in over 50 awards
with 30 1st places. Recently he has been awarded “Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018” in the prestigious UPY London competition. In addition he is "German Photographer of the Year 2019" in the Worldshootout. Tobias feels at
home in all waters; ranging from subzero to 30° Celsius, as long as there are captivating images to shoot, he is game.
Another great passion of his is leading international expeditions and workshops where he invites everybody to join and share his love for the underwater world.
Howard Hall and Michele Hall
Director / Producer, Howard Hall Productions
Howard and Michele Hall specialize in underwater natural history film production for television and the giant screen. IMAX films produced and/or directed by Howard and Michele include Into the Deep, Island of the Sharks, Deep Sea
3D, and Under the Sea 3D. The Halls have also contributed to many other giant format productions including The Living Sea, Journey Into Amazing Caves, Coral Reef Adventure, Journey to the South Pacific, Humpback Whales and Lost
Worlds.
The Hall’s have produced numerous television films for PBS Nature, National Geographic, the BBC and other broadcasters. They are the recipients of seven Emmy Awards.
Howard is a member of the Directors Guild and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Michele is a member of the Woman Divers Hall of Fame and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The Halls currently have two films in production. One is an IMAX film called Secrets of the Sea scheduled for release in Spring of 2022. The other is a 4K documentary feature called Soul of the Ocean presently in post production.
Andrew Marriott
Underwater Photographer and Founder, Fata Morgana Media
Andrew is a long time diver, photographer and writer. Originally from the USA, he has since lived across the Pacific, Asia, and Europe. While living on the island of Guam he devoted himself full time to the ocean, helping many new
divers fall in love with the water while working as an instructor and enthusiastic underwater photographer. After much encouragement from his friends and students, he devoted himself full time to taking and sharing his images and
writing about diving.
It took time and patience, but within a few years his photos and writing were appearing in dive and travel magazines around the world. To date he has written around 100 articles, four books, and had his photos and videos used in
various media outlets on a regular basis. Along with the publishing work came invitations to speak at major dive shows across Asia, Europe, and North America. To this day Andrew is a regular speaker at major dive events; having
spoken at many shows from Beijing to Singapore to the United States, and pretty much everywhere in between.
The next logical step for him was to start a media production and publishing company that focused on diving and adventure travel. Fata Morgana Media was born in 2016 and it currently has six titles in publication and thirteen more
in production. The writers and photographers for these books are from around the world and feature the most recognizable names in the business. Currently he lives in Germany with his awesome wife Dalice and two daughters Elly and
EJ “Doomy”.
Henly Spiers
Underwater Photographer and Writer, Henley Spiers Photography
Henley Spiers, half British and half French, is a renowned photographer, writer, and trip leader who has fast become one of the most highly decorated underwater shooters in the world. Starting his professional career in diving as an instructor, working in the Philippines, Indonesia and Saint Lucia, he later fell in love with underwater imagery and made the transition to full-time photographer. Since then, Henley has amassed a prolific series of award-winning images, including two category wins in the Underwater Photographer of the Year, winning first prize in the Black & White category of Nature Photographer of the Year, and winner of the Ocean Geographic David Doubilet portfolio award. In 2019, Henley co-authored Black is the New Blue Vol. II, showcasing blackwater diving. His latest book, the Guide to Cebu, co-written with wife and frequent collaborator, Jade, showcases the very best of diving in their former home. In 2019, Henley was honoured to be invited by Blancpain to the Edition Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment programme, joining a select group of the world’s foremost underwater photographers.
Robert Suntay
Founder, SEA Institute
“Founder and president of the SEA-VIP Institute, a foundation that works to protect the marine biodiversity resources in the Verde Island Passage. Photographer and Cinematographer”
Beth Watson
Underwater Photographer, Beth Watson Images
"Photography is a niche that allows me to express my creativity which fuels the artistic portion of my soul.” ~ Beth Watson
Photography and scuba diving are Beth's passions. She adores the ocean and everything it has to offer. She strives to capture images that are unique, creative, and thought-provoking by illustrating the beauty and wonders of the
sea. Ultimately, she hopes to raise awareness and inspire individuals to conserve and preserve our ocean environment.
Being fascinated by it all she enjoys the challenges of photographing wide-angle reefs and wrecks but also has the deepest admiration for the tiniest animals in the sea. Being a bit of a perfectionist, she is continually learning
and experimenting with lighting, techniques, and equipment.
Beth's motivation comes from those around her, their support and encouragement are an inspiration and a driving factor. Beth is an international multi-award-winning photographer, judge for international photo competitions, and
guest speaker. Her images have been published in books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, websites and have been selected for juried art exhibitions.
Ram Yoro
Underwater Photographer and Writer, Filipino Cave Divers
Ram is a full-time scuba instructor and underwater photographer based in the Philippines. He is a pioneer of Bonfire Diving, a method for documenting plankton in shallow coastal waters, and is an avid explorer of reefs, wrecks, and underwater cave systems around the country. Aside from contributions to various print and online publications, his notable works include co-authoring the “Guide to Anilao”, the “Legends Beneath the Waves: Philippines” (aka Philippine Wreck Book), and the plankton visual compilation “Black is the New Blue Volume II”. To checkout his other works, follow him in Instagram and Facebook