Elisabeth Lauwerys

Elisabeth Lauwerys is a professional underwater videographer, storyteller, and PADI Instructor (MSDT) based in Koh Tao, Thailand. Through her work with Oceans Below, she combines cinematic visuals, education, and conservation storytelling to inspire people to fall in love with the ocean—and protect it. With over two decades in the water, Elisabeth teaches divers how to slow down, observe, and tell meaningful stories beneath the surface with their camera.

• Professional underwater videographer and PADI Instructor with 25+ years of diving experience across Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, and the Americas
• Founder of Oceans Below Underwater Video Productions & Training, mentoring divers and creators in underwater videography, storytelling, and responsible ocean interaction
• Collaborated with global brands and media outlets including PADI, National Geographic, BBC, and leading dive-industry brands
• Brand ambassador for multiple dive and safety companies, promoting best practices in underwater filming, diver awareness, and ocean safety (Scuba Pro, Nautilus Lifeline and SeaLife)
• Led and filmed international dive expeditions and conservation-focused trips, capturing marine megafauna, coral ecosystems, and rare ocean moments
• Built a global online community through visual storytelling, reaching 100k+ followers and inspiring divers to connect more deeply with the underwater world
• Regularly teaching workshops and courses that help divers improve buoyancy, awareness, and storytelling—encouraging more mindful, conservation-focused diving

• https://oceansbelow.net