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Lynn Funkhouser is an internationally published photographer, author, lecturer, environmentalist, adventuress, and leader in dive travel.


  • Owner LYNN FUNKHOUSER PHOTOGRAPHY - specializing in underwater, environmental, travel, & nature photography. She is an expert on diving in the Philippine Islands spending 2 mo. per yr. since 1976
  • One of the original founders of International Marinelife Alliance (IMA) 1985
  • Board of Directors International Marinelife Alliance (IMA) 1985-1987, 2004, 2005
  • Vice-President International Marinelife Alliance, USA 1988-2000
  • Advisory Director Ocean Voice International (Canada)
  • Vice-Chairman RP-US Tourism Advisory Council - Midwest Chapter 1996
  • President League of U/W Photographers (LOUP) 1993-1996
  • Vice-President League of U/W Photographers (LOUP) 1997-present
  • President Chicago Shell Club 1985-86
  • Vice-President Chicago Shell Club 1983-1985, 1986-1999
  • Scholarship Coordinator Our World Underwater 1979-1984
  • SSI Platinum Pro 5000 diver - diving since 1967
  • Dive tour leader 1971-present
  • Consultant to John G. Shedd Aquarium for "Wild Reef"- the 15,000 sq.ft. permanent exhibit on the Philippines - opened in 2003.
  • First volunteer diver/fish feeder/collector for John G. Shedd Aquarium
  • American Society of Media Photographer (ASMP) member
  • Marine aquarium hobbyist 1972-1992
  • Bowling Green State University B.S. 1964
  • Flight Service Mgr / FA for TransWorld Airlines '65-'02, for AA '02-'05


Awards:

Inaugural Women Divers Hall of Fame

1994 SEASPACE / PADI Environmental Awareness Award which recognizes outstanding effort in the cause of marine conservation and education "for her continuing efforts promoting reef preservation in the Philippines and around the world."

Lifetime Achievement Award from The Philippine Aquatic and Marinelife Conservationists' Association, Inc. (PAMARCON) for "her outstanding contributions on behalf of the conservation and preservation of the marine environment of the Philippines"


Award Winning Posters:
  • REFLECTIONS IN A MERMAID'S EYE
  • No. 1 in a series - Anemone with Curious Clownish
  • No. 2 in a series - Two Juvenile Spotted Dolphins


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