Bob Halstead

Bob Halstead
Bob Halstead
Born(1944-10-24)24 October 1944
London, England
Died18 December 2018(2018-12-18) (aged 74)
NationalityBritish, now Australian
Known forUnderwater photography, diving publications, dive industry entrepreneurship, diving commentary
AwardsInternational Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, 2008

Bob Halstead (24 October 1944 – 18 December 2018), has made significant contributions to the sport of scuba diving in a multitude of capacities: photographer, author of eight diving books, early innovator in the development of dive tourism, pioneer in the dive liveaboard industry, diving instructor and educator, marine-life explorer and influential diving industry commentator. An ardent diver since 1968, Halstead has over 10,000 logged dives.