Biographical data Birth: March 06th 1959, Postojna, Slovenia Place of living: Ljubljana, Slovenia Occupation: Chemist (B.Sc. in Chemistry in 1983, M.Sc. in Chemistry in 1985, both University of Ljubljana), specialist for synthesis of organic molecules Employment: University of Ljubljana, Faculty for Chemistry and Chemical Technology (1983-1985) National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana (1985-1988) Lek – International Pharmaceutical Group (1988-)

Diving: Started diving in 1977 Currently logged more than 3.000 dives Diving education: CMAS Diving instructor M2 (M1 from 1990, M2 from 1994) CMAS Photo instructor Level 2 (from 1998) DAN oxygen provider (from 1999) CMAS Confirmed Nitrox Diver (Nitrox Diver from 1999, Confirmed Nitrox Diver from 2001) Memberships: Diving club "Society for Marine Research and Underwater Sports", Ljubljana - DRM Slovenian Diving Federation - SPZ (1998 - 2002 Head of Commission for Underwater Photography, Film and Video at SPZ) Diving areas: • Slovenia - Slovenian coast • Croatia     • Istra     • Kvarner (Krk, Cres, Lošinj and neighbour islands)     • Dalmacija (Kornati, Hvar, Vis, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet and neighbour islands)     • All outer dalmatian islands (Jabuka, Svetac, Brusnik, Biševo, Sušac, Palagruža) • Italy (Trieste, Sardinia) • France (Illes d’Hyeres, Marseille) • Spain (Costa Brava, Menorca) • Turkey (Kas) • Norway (Alesund) • Egypt (Sinai, Hurghada, Safaga, Marsa Alam) • Cuba (Jardines de la Reina) • Maldives (Bandos, Elaidhoo) • Thailand (Phuket, Similan islands) • Malaysia (Borneo - Layang Layang, Mabul, Sipadan) • Indonesia (Sulawesi - Manado) • The Philippines (Puerto Galera, Tubbataha - Sulu sea) • Solomon islands (Nggele islands, Marovo Lagoon) • Southa Africa (Aliwal Shoal) • Mozambique (Ponta do Ouro)i Photography Awards Publications Presentations