Who are the Sea-Explorers?

Hale Switzer

Hale has been diving since 1992 and started taking underwater pictures soon after. Most of the UW stills you will see on this site where taken by him. As it turns out he also does much of the writing. He has a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi and is (slowly) working on a Masters. Hale has worked as an animal handler, small boat operator, lab technician and currently teaches Marine Science and Human Anatomy at a Long Beach High School, Long Beach Mississippi.

 

Cimmie Jordan-Switzer

Cimmie is above all our manager, where some people talk, Cimmie does. She is the driving force behind many of our expeditions. Her "aquatic" interests include sailing and kayaking. Cimmie holds degrees in photojournalism, history and education. Many of the above water shots on the site are hers. She teaches and manages the annual staff at Gulfport High School, Gulfport Mississippi.

 

Paul Mcwaters

Paul is the resident sea-explorer computer pro. He manages/builds the web-site as well as taking pictures above and below the water. He is also responsible for much of the artwork, including the backgrounds and logos. Paul has a degree in environmental biology from the University of Southern Mississippi and currently developes software for the Health Care Industry. His job takes him all over the US. Paul has been diving since 1994.

 

Drew Maxted

Drew is the newest sea-explorer. But we've never seen a person take to the water faster. He has over 30 dives now including open ocean deep dives to 90 feet, a cavern dive to 100 feet and a night dives. This hasn't scared him away so we'll hang out with him. When you need someone to be on the boat Drew is there with his bag packed. He has more time at sea than any of us with four years in the Navy and he currently works in the planning department of a large shipyard.