Rachel Novak, a Las Vegas diver, recently competed as the USA representative at the Miss Scuba International 2024 pageant in Malaysia. She won “First Runner Up” and “Best in Talent” awards. The pageant included activities focused on marine conservation, public speaking, and cleanups at beaches and dive sites. Novak’s journey in diving began with a winter scuba course in the cold Puget Sound, which inspired her to further pursue roles in marine conservation and performance. The Miss Scuba International organization aims to empower women in diving and advocate for ocean conservation.