# Miss Scuba International

Miss Scuba International is an international beauty pageant that was first held in 2011 in Sipadan Mabul Resort, Malaysia and has since become a global event that raises awareness about ocean health and marine conservation.
The current titleholder is Christina Zhang Rui from China. She was crowned Miss Scuba International 2024 at Port View Palace, Hakka Hall, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on November 30, 2024.

## History

The pageant was established by Datuk Robert Lo, owner of the Mabul Water Bungalows and Sipadan-Mabul Resort (SMART). Lo, a marine mammal specialist and advocate for sustainable development, founded the pageant with the aim of inspiring the protection of the oceans and the planet. The event emphasizes both the beauty and resilience of women, while also promoting safe diving practices.
Since its inception in 2011, contestants from Europe, the United States, and Malaysia have participated in its two seasons, which have been regarded as highly successful. Miss Scuba International also promotes safe diving practices through collaboration with professional training organizations worldwide. Titleholders participate in an intensive campaign aimed at educating the public on ocean conservation. The pageant aims to raise awareness about the fragility of the oceans and the importance of their protection, with a focus on marine and ocean conservation.

## Titleholders

This is the complete list of countries and territories that have won the crown through the years.
| Editions | Year | Miss Scuba International | Runner-ups | Runner-ups | Venue | Ref. |
| Editions | Year | Miss Scuba International | First | Second | Venue | Ref. |
| 11th | 2024 | China Christina Zhang Rui | United States Rachel Novak | United Kingdom Jessica Higgins | Port View Palace, Hakka Hall, Kota Kinabalu | |
| 10th | 2023 | United Kingdom Hayley Louise Adlam | United States Alysha Brooke Costa | South Korea Park Hayan | Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu | |
| 2020–2022 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |||||||
| 9th | 2019 | Australia Michaela Shuttleworth | Indonesia Anavaliza Admatja | Philippines Flordeliz Mabao | Sutera Harbor Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | |
| 8th | 2018 | United Kingdom Daisy Whetlor | Taiwan Dami Huang | Philippines Noelle Fuentes Uy-Tuazon | Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | |
| 7th | 2017 | United States Brittany Anne Novick | United Kingdom Alexandra Prior | Latvia Magda Jentgena | Magellan Grand Ballroom, Sutera Harbour Resort, Malaysia | |
| 6th | 2016 | India Varsha Rajkhowa | Philippines Meryl Angeline King | China Sun Zitong | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | |
| 5th | 2015 | Philippines Cindy Pacia Madduma | Venezuela Kiara Aiello | United States Tessa Ptacek | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | |
| 4th | 2014 | United States Tabitha Lipkin | Thailand Cattaleya Schulze | Ireland Amber Ryan Marie Gamble | Magellan Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu | |
| 3rd | 2013 | United Kingdom Jaime-Lee Faulkner | Philippines Christine Bernasor | United States Chanel Hason | Sutera Harbor Country Club, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | |
| 2nd | 2012 | Thailand Jamie Piyada Monmaneerat | Indonesia Yovita Ayu Liwanuru | United States Ashlee Smith | Bali, Indonesia | |
| 1st | 2011 | Indonesia Dayu Prastini Hatmanti | Indonesia Nendy Yunizar | Malaysia Jia Jie Lee | Sipadan Mabul Resort, Malaysia | |
Countries/Territories by number of wins :
| Country/Territory | Titles | Year(s) |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 2013, 2018, 2023 |
| United States | 2 | 2014, 2017 |
| China | 1 | 2024 |
| Australia | 1 | 2019 |
| India | 1 | 2016 |
| Philippines | 1 | 2015 |
| Thailand | 1 | 2012 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 2011 |
Continents by number of wins :
| Continents | Titles | Country (Number) |
| Americas | 2 | United States (2) |
| Europe | 3 | United Kingdom (3) |
| Asia | 5 | Indonesia (1), Thailand (1), Philippines (1), India (1), China (1) |
| Africa | 0 | |
| Oceania | 1 | Australia (1) |