Underwater treasures: 10 stunning vintage photos of the American Dream

Updated 9th June 2016

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Underwater treasures: 10 stunning vintage photos of the American Dream

Written by Zahra Jamshed, CNN

A pioneer for underwater photography from the 1940's, Bruce Mozert's work challenged conventions by creating uncanny visuals of the American dream -- entirely underwater.

Bruce Mozert is also recognized for his work as a set photographer on iconic film projects such as "Tarzan" and "Creature from the Black Lagoon," but it is his underwater commercial projects for Silver Springs tourism that have stood out as his signature project.