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Ocean Ramsey denies unpaid training claims
Shark influencer Ocean Ramsey denies allegations of unpaid training and forced freediving from former employees.
In brief
Shark influencer Ocean Ramsey denies allegations of unpaid training and forced freediving from former employees. Ocean Ramsey, a shark conservationist and influencer, denies workplace abuse claims from three former One Ocean Diving employees who allege unpaid training, physical intimidation, and forced freediving…
Allegations against Ocean Ramsey
Three former One Ocean Diving employees claim unpaid training and physical intimidation at Hawaii-based company.
Jenna Konyok's claims
Konyok worked for 12 months in 2019, completing 10-12 hour training days with no pay and signing three-year noncompete agreements.
Taylor Cunningham's claims
Cunningham worked from 2017 to 2021, alleging Ramsey screamed, pushed, grabbed, and smacked her during training.
Alexis Araw's claims
Araw worked as boat captain from 2016 to 2021, describing night terrors, crying, extreme anxiety, and fear at One Ocean Diving.
Ramsey's denial
Ramsey denies physical abuse, stating she guides trainees to prevent shark hazards and that compensation varies by skills.
Company response
Ramsey and Oliphant say One Ocean Diving no longer uses three-year noncompete agreements and disputes the allegations' accuracy.
The big picture
Ocean Ramsey, a shark conservationist and influencer, denies workplace abuse claims from three former One Ocean Diving employees who allege unpaid training, physical intimidation, and forced freediving.
