Cristina Zenato

Cristina Zenato Instagram – There is a part of me that is somewhat known, Cristina and her sharks, the hooks I remove, the diving I conduct
Officially, I am a professional scuba diving instructor trainer, technical diving instructor, cave explorer, shark ecologist and behaviorist, underwater photographer, writer and speaker, with thirty years in the field & a few recognitions for my work
I live my life by exploration, education & conservation.
My work is my passion, my passion is my life, it is all blended in a mix of teaching, diving, exploring, together with giving back, mentoring & hosting, educating and involving.
At the same time I am a person, with my good days and my bad ones, I have my insecurities and my quirks, l get tired and sometimes irritable.
I have a sense of “sharkasm” some might not get when they first meet me (or when I attempt and fail with written messages) a love for life that has me collect sunrise and sunset pictures in my phone by the 1000s, who rescues dogs, no matter what and where, who has her heart broken, her hopes crashed, her dreams canceled, only to start all over again.
I can haul gear through the bush and hack my way with a machete till my arm is about to fall off to reach the place I want to go; I equally love putting on a dress and enjoy a quiet and family time. I love to read, listen to music, exercise.
I dedicated my life to my passion and obsession. I met Kewin Lorenzen at age 46, he understood that our love affair included a third party, my passion for what I do. He embraced the whole of me, the dogs, the exploration, the education, the conservation, the quirks. He expanded and enriched it. (not the quirks) We married and have been together 7 years.
I love to mix and match people, bring them together in the common love for the ocean. Nothing makes happier than receiving images from different divers and students I met at separate times and who are now meeting and thinking of me. I am an emotional creature, aware of her shortcomings, trying to do her best, sometimes not successfully, but with a constant love for life that fuels every action of my day.
It all starts with a good cup of coffee.
With @kewinlorenzen | Posted on 10/Sep/2024 17:40:22