Bret Gilliam
Bret Gilliam is a notable figure in the field of scuba diving, with significant contributions to underwater diving, diving medicine, and the diving industry. He is also a successful entrepreneur, author, and consultant in the diving industry.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Bret Gilliam was born in Maine, United States. He developed an interest in diving at a young age and pursued this passion throughout his life. His educational background includes a degree in Marine Biology, which has significantly contributed to his career in diving.
Career[edit | edit source]
Gilliam's career in the diving industry spans over four decades. He has held various positions, including diving instructor, commercial diver, and dive shop owner. He founded TDI, one of the largest technical diving certification agencies in the world. He also established Ocean Tech, a company that specializes in deep diving operations and underwater research.
In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Gilliam has made significant contributions to diving medicine. He has conducted research on decompression sickness and nitrogen narcosis, and his findings have been instrumental in improving safety standards in diving.
Gilliam is also a prolific author, having written numerous books and articles on diving. His works are widely recognized for their depth of knowledge and practical advice for divers.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Throughout his career, Gilliam has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the diving industry. These include the NOGI Award for Sports/Education, the DEMA Reaching Out Award, and induction into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Scuba diving
- Underwater diving
- Diving medicine
- Diving industry
- Technical Diving International
- Ocean Tech
- Decompression sickness
- Nitrogen narcosis
- NOGI Award
- Diving Equipment and Marketing Association
- International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame
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