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Jill Heinerth is a writer, photographer, filmmaker, professional cave diver and she is a Davinci worthy of the best of them. She has participated in the first 3D mapping of an underwater cave system as well as spelunked further and deeper than any woman in their field. She has consulted for major filmmakers like James Cameron and wrestles with giant icebergs before most of us have even gotten out of bed.

It's no wonder she has been given a plethora of accolades and earned the respect of her peers.....Jill Hienerth.

Jill Heinerth (born 1965) is a Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, writer, photographer and film-maker. She has made TV series for PBS, National Geographic Channel and the BBC, consulted on movies for directors including James Cameron, written several books and produced documentaries including We Are Water and Ben's Vortex, about the disappearance of Ben McDaniel.

As a child, Heinerth was inspired by Jacques Cousteau's television series. In 5th grade, she gave a Science Fair project about mysterious disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. She gained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications Design at York University, and ran a small graphic design agency in Toronto while teaching scuba in Lake Huron's port of Tobermory in the evenings.

In 1991, Heinerth sold her business and moved to the Cayman Islands to dive full-time, honing skills in underwater photography. She then moved to Florida to work on cave diving, where she was mentored by documentary filmmaker Wes Skiles. She collaborated with his Karst Productions, based in High Springs, Florida.

In 1998, Heinerth was part of the team that made the first 3D map of an underwater cave. Heinerth became the first person to dive the ice caves of Antarctica, penetrating further into an underwater cave system than any woman ever. In 2001, she was part of a team that explored ice caves of icebergs where she and her then husband Paul Heinerth "discovered wondrous life and magical vistas" and experienced the calving of an iceberg, documented in the film Ice Island.

In 2015, Heinerth participated in exploring the numerous anchialine caves of Christmas Island.

She consults on training programs for diving agencies, publishes photojournalism in a range of magazines and speaks around the world.

Heinerth has written opinion pieces and articles about exploration and climate change for global publications including the Los Angeles Times.

In 2020, Heinerth spoke with the podcast This is Love about diving in ice caves in Antarctica.

Jill Heinerth is a prolific public speaker and educator represented by Speaker's Spotlight agency.

In 2020 Heinerth was interviewed on many radio, TV and podcasts programs including the NPR radio

Jill Heinerth is a Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, filmmaker, and author known for her pioneering work in cave diving and underwater exploration. She has explored some of the most remote and challenging underwater cave systems around the world, documenting her adventures through photography, filmmaking, and writing.

Heinerth began her diving career at a young age and quickly developed a passion for exploring underwater caves and caverns. Over the years, she has become one of the world's leading cave divers, known for her technical skills, expertise, and commitment to safety.

Throughout her career, Jill Heinerth has explored and mapped underwater cave systems in locations such as Mexico, the Bahamas, Canada, and Antarctica. She has made numerous groundbreaking discoveries, including new cave passages, unique geological formations, and previously unknown species of aquatic life.

In addition to her exploration work, Heinerth is also an accomplished filmmaker and photographer. She has produced documentaries and educational films about underwater exploration, conservation, and the importance of protecting fragile underwater ecosystems.

Heinerth is the author of several books, including "Into the Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver," which chronicles her experiences and adventures as a cave diver and explorer. The book offers insights into the challenges and rewards of underwater exploration and highlights the importance of conservation and environmental stewardship.

Jill Heinerth is recognized as a trailblazer in the field of cave diving and underwater exploration, and her work has inspired countless individuals to pursue their own adventures beneath the surface of the Earth's oceans and caves. She continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in underwater exploration while advocating for the protection and preservation of our planet's underwater environments.

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