Nath (Nathalie) Lasselin

Lasselin is a technical diving instructor with numerous certifications and a revered, award-winning photo director who specializes in underwater filming. Her films have been critically acclaimed and have received numerous awards at international festivals as well as having been released on DVD and television in over 25 countries.

In 1995 she founded "Pixnat Productions," a photo direction rental equipment company that specializes in underwater films and more recently has become a production house for documentary films. The is also the President of "Explorations Aqua Sub Terra," a non -profit organization for the protection of the underwater and underground world.

Explaining her love for karst she says “it may seem strange to have such a passion … [but it’s] like looking at the very source of life on which, in the end, we all depend. Looking for and understanding connections between different karst systems is key to protecting the groundwater and health of neighboring populations."

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http://nathalielasselin.com/en/welcome
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/nath-lasselin/21/197/724
https://www.tdisdi.com/passion-for-exploration/

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