Wetpixel’s Owner And U.K.’S Adam Hanlon Appointed Bahamas Dive Ambassador
The historic announcement was made by Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, Deputy Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA), in light of Mr. Hanlon’s outstanding work in diving, film, underwater photography and his affinity for 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 Mr. Hanlon’s appointment and works,” said Mr. Thompson.
In 2020, Adam was also invited by the United Nations to become a Champion in Image Making for the Ocean Decade, 2021-2030.
Adam, who owns two dive shops in Lancaster, England and Wetpixel, the world’s largest and most vibrant underwater imaging community, has historically featured diving in The Bahamas on his media platforms, and at dive shows, workshops and photography expeditions around the world.
The certified PADI diver and 30-year veteran has conducted many memorable dives in The Bahamas, from deep sea wrecks, to exploring its largest underwater cave system, amazing sharks and photographing its colorful and vibrant coral reefs in Bimini, Grand Bahama, Long Island and San Salvador.
“The Bahamas’ beautiful underwater scenery, spectacular reefs, and healthy populations of larger animals, combined with its amazing clear blue waters, offer a unique place to capture and showcase the world’s best underwater. The opportunity, through this appointment, to tell the world and show them through imagery, how exceptional diving is in The Bahamas, is remarkable,” said Adam.
As a Bahamas Dive Ambassador, Adam will work alongside officials of the BMOTA in promoting The Bahamas’ dive product, at tradeshows and on fam trips.
Adam’s images and reports have won international competitions and have been published in numerous prestigious publications and used by world-renowned organizations.
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