Valerio Thomas was born in Palermo in 1982.
Develop a passion and love for the sea since the age of six years, remains fascinated by the sight of the underwater world, observed during his first and unforgettable "immersion", made to a meter deep, with ' using a Bombolino.

Following his father - hunting fotosub agonist multinational - in the various competitions, learn to recognize and classify the fish of the Mediterranean. Freediving early began to devote himself to a brief opening spearfishing competitions.

In 2006 he decided to enter, leading into the world of underwater photography safaris (former hunting underwater photography), preferring the category of compact digital.

Fort a wealth of knowledge and technique that make it a complete athlete, began collecting from the earliest selective races, conducted solely in apnea, podium finishes, ensuring participation in the Italian Championship of Underwater Photo Safari 2007, held in Alghero , where winning the title.

In 2008, Arenzano, rubbing the firm reply, for the second time the Italian Absolute Champion in the category.

Member of Club Blue, successfully participated in the "Sea Games 2008" and other appointments reserved for elite athletes.

In the 2009 Italian Championship, held in Ustica, confirming the top of the discipline by achieving a significant third place.

As part of those photographic competitions, have been assigned several times set up special awards to reward the "photo" and "Photos significant.