Nicki Meharg
Underwater & topside assistant camera, second camera & dive safety.
Commercial diver, CCR rEvo Diver, Freedive instructor & coach, Open Circuit Tec Diver, Dive Medic
Marine conservation activist.
Skills and experience
I have been a professional diver for over a decade. Working in several countries from polar to tropical. I’m experienced in a wide range of conditions. Cold water/low visibility , open water, tropical waters, strong currents, large and small aquatic animals. I have a good knowledge of a range of animal behaviours and 3 dive disciplines to work with for the best results with different shoot requirements. I have worked as an expedition leader, wildlife tour operator and guide, dive instructor (Freedive and Scuba) and been a voluntary science diver for marine conservations zones in the UK and abroad.
I have worked on multiple blue chip wildlife documentaries, adventure programmes, music videos, dramas and commercials. This has exposed me to an array of equipment and added to my in water expereinces with different animals and environments. I have held staff positions in Esprit and Silverback Films developing, maintaining and preparing all their specialist kit.
I am active in a number of conservation groups and am an experienced wildlife guide in the UK and globally. Each one of these experiences has equipped me with a variety of skills and knowledge from managing the lifting of ghost nets to carrying out species surveys. I continue to grow a global network of conservation projects. Looking for new learning opportunities and putting my dive skills to use for projects who need them.
Clients include Nat Geo/ Disney, BBC NHU, Apple TV, Netflix, Sky and more.
“A very reliable pair of hands to trust your camera and housing with!
Always learning, applying and expanding her knowledge of both diving and cameras, and with a genuine excitement and wonder of new experiences and the world, she’s a great member of any team.”
Testimonials
“Nicki has worked with us at Silverback a number of times as an U/W kit technician, an U/W AC and a Dive Safety Supervisor. She is hardworking, knowledgeable, reliable, and passionate about the work she does. Nicki stepped in to our U/W kit dept in the chaos of Covid and waved her magic wand to get things sorted and on track without fuss or bother. I would highly recommend Nicki for any job in the U/W world, as a you can rest assured that the job will be done safely, skilfully and with great team spirit.”
— Elly Salisbury, Deputy Director of Production, Silverback Films
“Any production would be lucky to have Nicki as part of the team! Her positive and proactive approach creates a great working environment whether she's looking after the kit or the safety of the dive crew.”
— Katie Marie Goodwright, KMG managment
“I have dived with Nicki almost 50+ Hours underwater on training dives, scouting and exploration or on conservation projects. What makes her a valuable team member is her well rounded set of skills, leadership attitude, her passion towards learning and safety oriented mindset. I fully trust that whatever job will be thrown at her, she will do it in the most professional way.”
— Mahmoud Esmat, Scuba Seekers CCR GUE Tech diver and recreational Instructor, Dahab
“I am lucky enough to be surrounded by professional underwater crews who are at the top of their game, making some visually outstanding, memorable and cutting-edge productions, I count Nicki as one of these guys and it’s a great privilege to work with her”
— Neil Brock, Bristol Channel Divers
Travel and my global dive family network
I have lived and dived around the world, though this I have an extensive network of knowledge and skilled people at my fingertips.
I have an Irish EU and a UK passport, am triple covid vaccinated and all my other vaccinations for travel are kept up to date.
