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Welcome to Diaries of a Waterwoman : Gabriella's Ocean Chronicles! Dive into my world of ocean exploration, marine conservation, and exciting underwater adventures. From spearfishing in tropical waters to discovering unique seashells, I share my passion for the ocean and the incredible experiences it offers. Join me as I explore the beauty beneath the waves, advocate for a cleaner, healthier planet, and celebrate the wonders of marine life. Let's embark on this journey together and make waves for a better future! 🌊🐠🪸

Free Dive For Longer! Must Know Exercises & Tips For EVERY DIVER

Gabriella Gerbasi May 8, 2023

Salt Life Video - Let me walk you through my most effective exercises to free dive for longer. I focus on breathing techniques, stretches, exercises for depth, and more. Make sure your buddy knows what to do and stay safe- happy diving!

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In Ocean Lover, Diving Tags underwater, diving, freediving, freediver, girls that freedive, freedive gear, salt life, salt life girl, team salt life
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Welcome to My Life in Shades of Blue!

Gabriella Gerbasi January 5, 2023

Gabriella Gerbasi - Ocean child passionate about ocean conservation and sustainability. I’m a waterwoman living life in shades of blue. Whether it’s freediving, spearfishing, scuba diving or boating I try to spend as much time as I can in the water.

The sea is my second home. The ocean is central to my existence, it is where I go to exercise, to explore, to fish and feed myself. For me, the ocean is a source of energy and power. It calms my mind and recharges my body. When I’m in the water, I experience joy and contentment. I delight in the sea, I can taste the life in the water.

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In Ocean Lover, Diving Tags waterwoman, way of the waterman, waterman, Underwater, underwater photography, shark, playing with sharks, shark diving, bahamas, bahamas diving, freediving, about me, mermaid, ocean soul, ocean lover, girls that freedive
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Sisters of the Tide

Gabriella Gerbasi May 4, 2022

We all come from the sea, but we are not all of the sea. Those of us who are, we sisters & children of the tides, we are bound by sand, salt, sea and we must return to it again and again 🧜🏼‍♀️🌊

I love how diving and the ocean forms bonds with people. Ocean people are my people. We still like to play just like when we were kids meeting after school. We look outside in the morning and when the weather’s nice and the water is calm, we make plans to spend time outside, no phone, no distractions. Just friends, nature and stories to tell.

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Join me in the Florida Spearfishing Tournament

Gabriella Gerbasi April 10, 2022

Join me in the @floridaspearfishing tournament. An event that allows people from all over the state of #Florida to compete! Spearfish all the time like you normally do, except now when you get a fish you can enter it to win prizes.

I’ve always felt inspired by the sea women of Jeju and the Ama divers who represent the feminine strength and resilience as a self sufficient sisterhood of diving women, mothers and grandmothers. These women are treated like heroes by the people of their island because they support their families, they fish and harvest what they eat and provide in the most natural way possible.

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Dive Babe & Spearo Essentials

Gabriella Gerbasi March 10, 2022

The following list is for all the dive babes and spearfishing aficionados. Whether you’re already a scuba diver that wants to get into freediving or a freediver that wants to start spearfishing, here are a few essentials to get you started or to upgrade your equipment.

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Ever wondered how a simple workout product can help save the ocean?
Apr 14, 2025
Ever wondered how a simple workout product can help save the ocean?
Apr 14, 2025

Just tried the @oceanfoam rollers and I’m officially hooked! 🌿🌊💪 As someone committed to sustainability, I love that these innovative foam products are made with algae and recycled materials. Not only are they functional and sleek, but they also align with my values of supporting eco-conscious brands.

Apr 14, 2025
Spring Clean for the Sea – Beach Clean-Up with Neritic Diving in Pompano Beach
Apr 10, 2025
Spring Clean for the Sea – Beach Clean-Up with Neritic Diving in Pompano Beach
Apr 10, 2025

There’s nothing like giving back to the ocean that gives us so much. This past weekend, I joined Neritic Diving and an amazing group of divers, spearos, and ocean lovers in Pompano Beach for our Spring Clean for the Sea event. We gathered for a full day of beach cleanup, removing plastic, debris, and marine litter left behind after Spring Break.

Apr 10, 2025
 Kicking off Earth Month with an Amazing Beach Cleanup with 4ocean
Apr 7, 2025
Kicking off Earth Month with an Amazing Beach Cleanup with 4ocean
Apr 7, 2025

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to partner with @4ocean and an amazing crew of ocean lovers to kick off Earth Month with a beach cleanup that left my heart full. Together, we removed over 500 pounds of plastic and trash from our coastline—proof that when a community comes together, we can create real impact.

Apr 7, 2025
World Water Day 2025: Protecting Our Oceans, Protecting Our Future
Mar 22, 2025
World Water Day 2025: Protecting Our Oceans, Protecting Our Future
Mar 22, 2025

No matter where you live, we are all connected to the ocean in some way. Even if you’re far from the coast, the actions we take on land—such as reducing plastic use, conserving water, and supporting ocean conservation efforts—directly impact the health of our seas. Every bit counts, and it’s up to all of us to make a difference. 🌊

Mar 22, 2025
ShopMy Account: Travel, Diving Essentials, Clean Beauty & Swimwear with Purpose
Mar 5, 2025
ShopMy Account: Travel, Diving Essentials, Clean Beauty & Swimwear with Purpose
Mar 5, 2025

I’m so excited to share my ShopMy account with you all, where I’ve curated a collection of travel, diving essentials, clean beauty and swimwear that align with my passion for sustainability and ocean conservation. From eco-conscious fashion to clean beauty products, these are the brands and companies that I trust because they share the same values and commitment to preserving our planet.

Mar 5, 2025
Happy World Wildlife Day 2025: Investing in People and Planet
Mar 3, 2025
Happy World Wildlife Day 2025: Investing in People and Planet
Mar 3, 2025

As someone deeply connected to the ocean, World Wildlife Day has special meaning for me. Over the last few years, I’ve been fortunate enough to have some of the most incredible encounters with marine animals—humpback whales breaching in the distance, manta rays gracefully gliding past me, sharks weaving through coral, and vibrant ecosystems teeming with life. Each of these experiences has strengthened my connection to the ocean and deepened my commitment to protecting the creatures that call it home.

Mar 3, 2025
Honeymoon Adventures in Fiji and Christmas in Australia
Jan 2, 2025
Honeymoon Adventures in Fiji and Christmas in Australia
Jan 2, 2025

Our honeymoon in Fiji was nothing short of incredible. We flew halfway across the world for the elusive dogtooth tuna, but what we found was so much more than we imagined. Pristine waters, vibrant coral reefs, and an ocean full of life both above and below the surface. We dove Rainbow Reef and saw some of the most beautiful reefs I’ve ever experienced—so much life on the bommies, it was a truly magical underwater world. 🐠

Jan 2, 2025
Our Magical Beach Wedding in Key West
Dec 9, 2024
Our Magical Beach Wedding in Key West
Dec 9, 2024

I am officially married!!!

Our wedding in Key West was nothing short of a dream come true. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters and sandy shores, we exchanged vows on the beach with the ocean as our backdrop. The warm breeze, the sound of waves crashing, and the golden sunset created the perfect setting for the most memorable day of our lives.

Dec 9, 2024
Why I’m Obsessed with Oceanfoam: Sustainable, Stylish, and Perfect for My Active Lifestyle
Dec 3, 2024
Why I’m Obsessed with Oceanfoam: Sustainable, Stylish, and Perfect for My Active Lifestyle
Dec 3, 2024

Just tried the @oceanfoam rollers and I’m officially hooked! 🌿🌊💪 As someone passionate about sustainability, I love that these innovative foam products are made from algae and recycled materials. Not only are they super functional and sleek, but they also align perfectly with my values of supporting eco-conscious brands.

Dec 3, 2024
Make Waves: The Importance of Coastal Cleanup on International Coastal Cleanup Day
Sep 21, 2024
Make Waves: The Importance of Coastal Cleanup on International Coastal Cleanup Day
Sep 21, 2024

Beach clean-ups are essential for preserving our oceans and protecting marine life, but it’s important to remember that sustainability is a journey we can all embark on, no matter how imperfectly. We often think that to make a difference, we must achieve perfection, but the reality is that many people taking small, imperfect actions can collectively lead to significant change.

Sep 21, 2024

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