Some of Jill’s numerous professional diving, photographic and filmmaking awards include being named a “Living Legend” by Sport Diver Magazine, being inducted into the inaugural Women Diver’s Hall of Fame and being honored as Canadian Technical Diver of the Year. Recently she was recognized by Keen Footwear as top environmental photographer, using her craft to teach people about protecting the environment they live in.

Above:- Descending under Antartic Ice with the Cis Lunar rebreather

Jill is known as an industry expert in the use of closed-circuit rebreathers. Her multi-media blog attracts a large international audience. She is also a popular presenter at international diving events from Australia to Central America, Russia, Europe and Canada.

Jill has written numerous articles on cave diving, technical rebreather diving, underwater photography and other underwater topics. She has assisted in development of training materials for Diving Science and Technology, RAID and the International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers.

She has published three books, including the recently released full-color text, The Essentials of Cave Diving. Jill feels very fortunate to mix her creative talents with her passion for the environment and has chosen a unique career path that allows her to reach up from inside the planet and bring people to a world they have never seen.

Antarctic diving click to enlarge

Jill's website www.IntoThePlanet.com showcases her photography and international speaking engagements, while her interactive site www.RebreatherPro.com reaches out to technical divers all over the world.

Eurotek 2010 presentations by Jill Heinerth
'Extreme Cave Diving –Bahamian Blue Holes' more info >>
'Digital Underwater Photography Workshop' more info >>