TikTok is an ever-expanding social media platform with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to its users. For those of us who find our peace in exploring the marine world, TikTok certainly achieves this mission if you know where to look. Below are 10 TikTok accounts we recommend for divers seeking engaging, inspiring, and educational ocean-related content to guide you in the right direction.
1. The Modern Scuba Diver Channel – @moderndiver
Chris Foisey is a scuba instructor and PADI AmbassaDiver based in Ontario, Canada.
Dedicated to educating the modern scuba diver, Chris is a reliable, entertaining information source for all things scuba-related.
@moderndiver Reply to @l0rd_r4v3n0u5 fIf being chased by a shark really you just need to swim faster than your buddy 👀🤿 #moderndiver #swimming #swim #test #fyp
♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
2. Jacinta | Ocean Videography – @jacintashakleton_
Jacinta Shakleton is a freediver and marine biologist based in Queensland, Australia.
Interesting and educational in nature, Jacinta’s TikToks document her frequent encounters with a variety of remarkable marine creatures.
@jacintashackleton_ If you don’t like jellyfish, you will love this turtle #seaturtles #jellyfish #sting #ocean #jacintashackleton #freedive
♬ A-O-K – Tai Verdes
3. Nolanomura – @nolanomura
Nolan Omura is a water-based photographer and videographer based in Hawaii, USA.
Often featuring his partner Cami, Nolan’s highly creative freediving TikToks will have you longing for your next dive adventure.
@nolanomura Heaven on earth ❤ #fyp #hawaii #cleopold Music by @cleopold
♬ Blue Seashells – Cleopold
4. Alex Kydd Photo – @alexkyddphoto
Alex Kydd is a marine biologist turned wildlife photographer based in Western Australia.
With a variety of interesting content from across the globe, Alex’s TikTok includes an array of truly magical marine encounters.
@alexkyddphoto My favourite underwater moment ⚡️ #whaleshark #shark #underwater #nature #ocean #marinelife #sealife #westernaustralia #wa #ningaloo #dive #freedive
♬ original sound – Alex Kydd
5. Tom Park Photography – @underwaterdude
Tom Park is a filmmaker, photographer, and PADI AmbassaDiver based in New South Wales, Australia.
Entertaining and creative in nature, Tom’s TikTok provides insight into the extraordinary variety of marine creatures inhabiting Eastern Australia.
@underwaterdude Places like this exist 🤿🐠🐟 #beautiful #crazy #paradise #australia #scuba #underwater #wow #fyp #foryourpage
♬ Life Goes On – Oliver Tree
6. Kayleigh Grant – @mermaid.kayleigh
Kayleigh Grant is a scuba diver and ocean safari owner based in Hawaii, USA.
Sharing a variety of entertaining and educational content, Kayleigh provides a glimpse into her ever-eventful ocean voyages.
@mermaid.kayleigh #greywhale baleen! So cool to get to hold it! #whale #ocean
♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz
7. Mads Ocean – @mads_ocean
Madeline St Clair is a marine biologist, wildlife photographer and PADI AmbassaDiver based in the Maldives.
Informative and entertaining in nature, Madeline’s TikToks document her journey as she navigates the early stages of her career.
@mads_ocean maybe now people will stop calling me Madyson 🤙🏼 #introducingme #marinebiologist #oceangirl
♬ Forever – Labrinth
8. Amber Bourke – @amberofthesea
Amber Bourke is a professional freediver based in Queensland, Australia.
An (almost) world record freediver, Amber’s TikTok provides a glimpse into the extraordinary life of a freediver.
@amberofthesea luckily no 🦈🦈 camera: @adamfreediver #freediver #sharkfood #fyp #underwater #sardines
♬ The King – Sarah Kinsley
9. Elena & Efim – @divelovetravel
Elena and Efim are scuba diving instructors based in Russia.
Sharing exciting content from a range of breathtaking destinations, this husband and wife duo provide endless inspiration for your next dive trip.
@divedreamtravel Fesdu wreck, North Ari Atoll #maldives #scubadiving #diving #ocean #maldivestiktok #мальдивы #рек #maldivesvacation #scuba #dive #shipwreck
♬ when the party’s over – Billie Eilish
10. Brandee Anthony – @brandee_anthony
Brandee Anthony is a photographer, diver, professional mermaid and PADI AmbassaDiver based in Florida, USA.
Filled with her epic freediving and mermaiding adventures around Florida, Brandee’s TikTok is a guaranteed mood booster.
@brandee_anthony @mermaidfreedive
♬ Sunrise – Kevitch
Not on TikTok? Find out which Instagram and Twitter accounts we recommend for high-quality diving-related content.
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Written by Louise Hosking.