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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 54 MIN

Ep. 11 From an Outstanding Naval Career to WDHOF Trailblazer

from Voices Beneath the Waves · host SDI - Scuba Diving International

What does it take to rise through the ranks and make history as a Navy Master Diver? ⚓🇺🇸In Voices Beneath the Waves Episode 11, host Stephanie Miele, COO of Scuba Diving International (SDI), sits down with Captain Barbara “Bobbie” Scholley, a Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF) inductee, retired U.S. Navy Master Diver, and trailblazer in leadership, service, and ocean advocacy.With over 28 years of distinguished service, Captain Scholley led some of the most complex underwater recovery operations in history — including the USS Cole and TWA Flight 800. Today, she continues her mission of stewardship and education through NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, helping to protect the waters she once served in uniform.Episode Highlights:⚓ Life beneath the Navy flag – What it takes to earn the title of Master Diver.🌊 Leading through crisis – Inside the USS Cole and TWA Flight 800 recovery operations.🐠 A second chapter of service – Supporting ocean protection and education with NOAA.👩‍✈️ WDHOF leadership – Mentoring the next generation of women divers.📅 Premiere Date: November 6th📍 Streaming Live on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook💬 Tune in live and join the conversation with Captain Scholley and Stephanie in real time.🔔 LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to catch every episode of Voices Beneath the Waves!📍 Listen & Subscribe to Voices Beneath the Waves:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/73cu8QZVAFfolpc21hPaYl🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/voices-beneath-the-waves/id1806336175Learn more about Captain Bobbie Scholley:🌐 WDHOF Profile: https://www.wdhof.org/members/bobbie-scholley🌐 NOAA Feature: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/news/features/barbara_scholley.html🎙️ Podcast Appearance: https://www.anavymasterdiversadventure.com/guests/bobbie-scholley-cap/Follow Stephanie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-miele-68a604/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmiele/SDI - Scuba Diving International:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scuba-diving-international-sdiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDIdivers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdidivers/🌐 Courses: https://www.tdisdi.comWomen Divers Hall of Fame:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wdhofFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdhofInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdhof/🌐 Learn more about WDHOF scholarships: https://www.wdhof.org/

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