Bob Gladden

Born and raised in San Diego, CA, Bob Gladden has been in and around the ocean most of his life. Bob is a very accomplished diver and underwater photographer / filmmaker and an accomplished author. Since certification in 1963, Bob has been actively diving for over 40 years, Bob's diving activities have included commercial diving, search & recovery diving, research diving, and as an underwater documentary photographer / filmmaker.

Bob picked up his first underwater camera over 20 years ago and has been involved in capturing the wonders of our Ocean Planet ever since. He continues to capture compelling images of the marine environment, in order to open the eyes of this world to the wonders of the underwater realm.

His work has been recognized with numerous awards, and his photos and articles have appeared in numerous publications such as California Diving News, Discover Diving and Skin Diver, and Rodale’s Scuba Diving. His photos have been displayed at the Stephen Birch and Monterey Bay Aquariums. His video footage has been used on several commercial films and has been featured in San Diego’s local TV newscasts, and on TV specials. A number of his short films have been shown in numerous film festivals around the country. Bob has also contributed a segment on Manta Rays to Discovery Channel in 1999. E-mail Bob.


" The world knows not of the underwater world, as videographers let us open their eyes to the wonders and joys we have seen and experienced."