Abigail Mullens, California Underwater Photographer, Appointed Bahamas Dive Ambassador

The historic announcement was made by Ellison Thompson, Deputy Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA,) in light of Ms. Mullen’s outstanding works in scuba diving, publishing, photography and her affinity with The Bahamas.

“This is a very special appointment for us,” said Thompson. “It signals our dual belief and commitment to sharing, protecting, preserving and promoting our beautiful environment and natural resources, which for us, are our pristine, crystal-clear waters and rich marine life.”

“Astronauts recently captured the waters of The Bahamas from outer space, and declared it to be the prettiest place on earth. Now, the world will also know of its astonishing underwater beauty, through Ms. Mullens’ appointment and works,” said Mr. Thompson.

A certified PADI diver, Abigail has been taking underwater photos for more than 20 years. Her images have been catalogued in Wetpixel, the largest underwater image resource center and have been featured in numerous publications, and most recently, on the April 2019 cover page of Dive Training Magazine.

“The Bahamas is a country you wish to visit again and again, and it’s so easy to get there from the United States,” said Abigail. “I love the color of the water in The Bahamas; it’s the most beautiful in the world. I especially love the unique destination activities like swimming with the pigs and diving experiences in Grand Bahama, Man-o-War Cay, Deep Water Cay and Green Turtle Cay.”

The social media influencer with a strong audience following plans to conduct numerous photoshoots with models in The Bahamas, including an underwater feature with free diver Valentine Thomas, one of the most popular dive models.

As a Bahamas Dive Ambassador, Abigail will work alongside officials of the BMOTA in promoting The Bahamas’ dive product, at tradeshows and on fam trips.

The Bahamas remains an unspoiled destination offering pristine, crystal clear turquoise waters, with visibility in some places exceeding 200 ft. in depth. The country’s diverse dive experiences, ranging from reef to wreck and exploration of underwater caves to big animal encounters, are well known and have, over consecutive years, won top awards and recognition including Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Awards for Best Big Animals, Best Overall Destination, Best Cave Diving, Best Snorkeling, Best Value, Best Wreck Diving, Best Wall Diving, Best Advanced Diving, Best Photography, Best Shore Diving, Best Macro Life and Best Health of Marine Life.

Now open for business, visitors can enjoy the peace, serenity and security provided in The Bahamas’ 700- island chain. For further information and visitor entry requirements, visit www.bahamas.com/travelupdates.

Media Contact: D. Earnestine Moxyz | emoxyz@bahamas.com | 954-236-9292