Empowering Women

Exploring Oceans

Dive Into Stories of Change

DIVEHERS OF INDONESIA: A CORAL CATCH STORY

DiveHer emerged from a powerful short film created by Indonesian diver and youth activist Emma Batty Sukerta.

Highlighting voices often overlooked, DiveHer evolved into a platform that amplifies women in ocean science, diving, and activism.

Through interviews, stories, and school outreach, DiveHer inspires young Indonesians—especially girls—to imagine a future in marine conservation while strengthening Indonesia's inclusive ocean movement.

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• Women hold only 20% of professional PADI certifications worldwide • In 1964, Sylvia Earle led the first all-female aquanaut team • Only 13–24% of senior marine science roles are held by women • Women make up only 38% of marine science researchers globally • No women were allowed on US research vessels until the 1960s • 60% of women marine leaders have faced gendered challenges at work • Only 1% of women divers surveyed were Black or African American • Women hold only 20% of professional PADI certifications worldwide • In 1964, Sylvia Earle led the first all-female aquanaut team • Only 13–24% of senior marine science roles are held by women • Women make up only 38% of marine science researchers globally • No women were allowed on US research vessels until the 1960s • 60% of women marine leaders have faced gendered challenges at work • Only 1% of women divers surveyed were Black or African American

The gap we're closing

Women in diving & marine science

The numbers show why DiveHers exists — and why the work matters.

20%
of PADI Pros worldwide are women
Source: PADI, 2023
38%
of global marine researchers are women
Source: PLOS ONE
13–24%
of senior marine science positions held by women
Source: ScienceDirect, 2021
60%
of women marine leaders faced gendered challenges
Source: One Earth, 2022