Meet Alison Teal — the “Female Indiana Jones” — in our first Let’s Talk About Diving speaker introduction.
An award-winning filmmaker, explorer, author, water woman and conservationist, Alison grew up in a way few people could imagine: homeschooled around the world by her adventure-photographer parents, from the back of a camel to the slopes of Mt. Everest and remote communities reached by dugout canoe.
Today, she has turned that extraordinary upbringing into a global mission.
Through Alison’s Adventures, her films, books and social media campaigns, Alison combines exploration, humor and environmental advocacy to inspire millions of people to experience our planet differently — and take action to protect it.
She has taken that message from some of the world’s most remote places to TED, Parliament and the World Economic Forum.
And now she’s bringing it to Diving Talks 2026 in Lisbon.
🎥 Watch Alison’s introduction and discover the adventurer behind the “Female Indiana Jones.”
What happens when we stop simply exploring our world waters — and start using adventure to protect them?
"Let’s Talk About Diving" is a speaker introduction series leading up to Diving Talks 2026, where some of the most respected voices in the underwater world come together to share ideas, stories, and inspiration.
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