Michael Patrick O'Neil is a corporate exec-turned diver, nature photographer, and children's book writer. His books include Fishy Friends, and a "Let's Explore" series that covers coral reefs, sharks, and sea turtles. Although his books are geared towards children, the pictures inside them are so stunning, I'm thinking about picking up some for myself!Currently living in South Florida, O'Neill travels the area and gives presentations to school-age children about the importance of underwater ecosystems. According to O'Neill, who's made his underwater pitch to more than 25,000 children in Florida, "One of my main messages is conservation and keeping the ocean and waterways clean. I'm teaching that our actions have a severe impact on the environment."
Clearly, this diver deserves Divester's Hero of the Week Award.
