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Ted Molter - Divemaster

Ted Molter - Divemaster

Ted Molter shares more than 30 years’ experience using his public relations and marketing skills in the attractions industry to advance the mission of zoos, aquariums, and family-oriented experiences.  Ted has a deep love for animals and has enjoyed a long career that included key leadership roles at SeaWorld Ohio and as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. 

 

Molter came to San Diego Zoo from SeaWorld Ohio, where he worked for 13 years. His tenure there included positions as operations host, penguin keeper and aquarist before becoming director of its public relations department. 

 

A graduate of Kent State University, Molter earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast communications with a field of concentration in biology. 

PADI certified in 1985 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, He has enjoyed diving with white sharks off the coast of South Africa and near Guadalupe Island, whale sharks in Mexico, marine life throughout the Caribbean and Hawaii as well as several public aquariums around the world.

Today he applies his experience, knowledge and passion to engage others in SCUBA. Ted became a PADI Divemaster in 2024 and is enthusiastic about assisting PADI instructors at Ocean Enterprises introduce and engage more certified divers.

Ted cares deeply about the future of our planet and the species that share it. His entire professional career has been devoted to making a difference for wildlife.  SCUBA is one of those activities that brings together adventure seekers, animal enthusiasts and stewards of the planet.  Having the opportunity to continue this work by keeping divers engaged while cultivating the next generation of certified underwater adventurers is an awesome next chapter.

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