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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! 🌊🐠🪸

Welcome to My Ocean Chronicles

Gabriella Gerbasi August 17, 2024

Hey everyone! 🌊 Welcome to my blog! For those of you who are new here, I’m Gabriella, and I’m thrilled to share a bit about myself and my journey.

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In Ocean Lover Tags life in shades of blue, life in blue, blue mind, Ocean Minded, ocean lover, diving, spearfishing, salt life

A Birthday Surprise: Finding a Beautiful Queen Helmet Conch in the Bahamas

Gabriella Gerbasi June 10, 2023

Last year, on my birthday, I made an incredible find by the dock in the Bahamas. This beautiful queen helmet shell was face down in just a few feet of water. From the surface, it looked like a big rock, but I decided to check it out, and I was not disappointed!

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In Shells Tags queen helmet conch shell, seashell, bahamas, salt life

Harvesting Stone Crab | Salt Life Podcast

Gabriella Gerbasi May 18, 2023

A few weeks ago I was with host Kieran Anderson from Salt Life to discuss stone crab fishing in Florida and why it’s considered one of the most sustainable forms of fishing. Listen to the Podcast!

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In Spearfishing, Ocean Lover Tags stone crab, stone crab season, stone crab claws, salt life, salt life girl, above and below salt life podcast, team salt life, podcast, podcast interview

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
spearfishing, girls who spearfish, gabriella holding fish, susainable fishing, salt life, salt life girl

Sustainable Fishing with Gabriella Gerbasi & Salt Life

Gabriella Gerbasi August 8, 2022

Sat down with Salt Life to talk about sustainable fishing because it is our duty to protect the water we all enjoy. Environmental conservation and species protection ensures future generations can enjoy the water as much as we do. As a diver and spearfishingwoman, I want to see our ocean full of life for years to come.

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In Spearfishing Tags salt life, salt life girl, team salt life, the daily salt, sustainable fishing, spearfishing, girls who spearfish
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The Daily Salt - My Favorite Beach Workout

Gabriella Gerbasi August 4, 2022

‘‘Whether she’s diving, spearfishing, taking photos, or helping out with a beach cleanup, Salt Life Team member Gabriella Gerbasi spends a lot of time at the beach. Gabriella’s been scuba diving since the age of 12, and it’s been impossible to get her out of the water since.

It wasn’t until recently, however, that Gabriella ditched the scuba gear and learned to free dive. As any freediver will tell you, it’s just as important to train on dry land as it is in the water. We caught up with Gabriella to get a few pointers on how to approach a beach workout.’’

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In Photography Tags salt life, salt life girl, team salt life, the daily salt, beach workout, beach yoga
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The Daily Salt - Get to Know Me Better

Gabriella Gerbasi May 4, 2022

‘‘The Salt Life has always come naturally to one of our newest team members, Gabriella Gerbasi. The French-Canadian native and self-proclaimed “ocean child” has been diving for as long as she can remember. She first became a PADI-certified junior diver at the age of 12, and by 14, Gabriella had a full open-water certification.’’

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In Diving, Ocean Lover Tags salt life, salt life girl, the daily salt, team salt life, above and below salt life podcast, freediving, diving, ocean lover, waterwoman
freediving in the ocean with school of fish. Salt Life interview with Gabriella Gerbasi

Read my Interview with Salt Life on Cold Water, Warm Water, and my Mermaid Diving Bucket List

Gabriella Gerbasi April 10, 2022

Read my Interview with Salt Life on Cold Water, Warm Water, and my Mermaid Diving Bucket List

It seems with every passing year more and more people are taking up diving as a hobby, and for good reason! The ocean is absolutely breathtaking and the creatures that live below the surface are equally as fascinating. Many divers have their sights set on warmer waters such as those in Cozumel or Belize, but often forget you can also dive in colder waters.

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In Ocean Lover, Diving Tags salt life, salt life girl, team salt life, the daily salt, above and below salt life podcast, cold water diving, warm water diving, diving bucket list, scuba diving, freediving, ocean lover
salt life, salt life girl, waterwoman, salt life podcast, sustainability, sustainable living

Talking Sustainability on Above and Below; a Salt Life Podcast

Gabriella Gerbasi April 10, 2022

I have deep passion for conservation and sustainability. In this episode of Above and Below: a Salt Life podcast, Kieran & I discuss easy ways to live an environmentally conscious life, while protecting the ocean and its inhabitants.

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In Ocean Lover Tags sustainable fashion, sustainable fishing, Sustainable swimwear, sustainability, sustainable marketplace, Ocean Minded, ocean conservation, salt life, salt, team salt life, the daily salt, above and below salt life podcast
salt life, salt life girl, mermaid, waterwoman, ocean lover

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting me! :)

Ocean - Diving - Sustainability & Living the Salt Life

Gabriella Gerbasi March 16, 2022

I started wearing Salt Life apparel when I first got into spearfishing and needed apparel to protect me from the sun while on my dive adventures and I officially joined the Salt Life team in February 2022.

Learn more about what I like to do when I’m not Living the Salt Life, what my favorite ocean creature is and what’s on my ocean bucket list on my profile.

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In Ocean Lover Tags salt life, salty addict, saltwater, salt life girl, team salt life, waterwoman, way of the waterman, above and below salt life podcast, the daily salt

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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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