A recent graduate from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Chris was also an AAUS certified scientific diver during his undergraduate career. During that time he gained valuable skills in ocean safety and a new scientific appreciation of the ocean.
The path from novice fisherman to adept diver has been a taxing, but gratifying journey and Chris Funada is honored to represent America for the AIDA world championships in Greece.
“A special thanks to my mom for all her support even though she worries all the time and to my friends, the maninis and the minorboy productions dive crew who all keep me safe in the water, even that one time when we needed to get rescued by the Coast Guard.”