Gabriella & Charles

December 7, 2024 • Key West, FL

Gabriella & Charles

December 7, 2024 • Key West, FL

About Us

About Gabriella

Gabriella Gerbasi is a passionate waterwoman, living life in shades of blue. A French-Canadian native and self-proclaimed "ocean child," Gabriella has been diving into the depths of the ocean since she first became a PADI-certified junior diver at the age of 12. With an unwavering love for the sea, she embraces the thrill of freediving, spearfishing, and scuba diving, finding her truest self beneath the waves.


Driven by a mission to raise awareness about ocean conservation, Gabriella uses her creativity to promote sustainable living and empower others to take action for the environment.


Through the lens of her camera, Gabriella captures breathtaking moments and shares her adventures with fellow ocean lovers worldwide. Her storytelling extends across multiple platforms, including her Instagram, TikTok (on #OceanTok and #ShellTok), and her blog, "Diaries of a Waterwoman: Gabriella's Ocean Chronicles."


Join Gabriella on her journey as she explores the beauty of the ocean, nurtures connections with nature, and inspires others to embrace the coastal lifestyle.


Blog: Diaries of a Waterwoman

Instagram: @ggerbasi

TikTok: @ggerbasi


About Charles

CJ Duffie is a passionate marine biologist and co-founder of Neritic Diving, which he created alongside his father, Charles P. Duffie (Charlie), in September 2015. With over 20 years of diving experience and 15 years dedicated to extreme underwater adventures, CJ has honed his skills in spearfishing across some of the most remote locations on the planet.


His journey into the depths of the ocean has inspired the creation of innovative spearfishing equipment, designed for reliability and performance in the field. From modular pole spears that facilitate travel to high-quality fins, wetsuits, and dive bags, CJ ensures that Neritic has the right gear to support every spearfisher's journey.


CJ is committed to providing solutions for all aspects of spearfishing, he offers training and courses in Freediving and Spearfishing, empowering individuals to sharpen their skills before embarking on adventures.


In addition to training, CJ offers valuable travel advice on packing and preparing for spearfishing trips around the globe. For the past seven years, he has also provided specialized taxidermy services for preserving the catches of a lifetime.


With a mission to teach responsible spearfishing practices, CJ invites you to follow along on his adventures as he shares tips on diving deeper, safer, and hunting big fish in some of the most incredible locations worldwide.


Join CJ on his journey on Instagram and YouTube