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EP02 Find Me Underwater, with Jonathan "Panda" Dekhtiar


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He doesn’t quite remember how many dives he’s done; he’s lost count ever since diving turned into his weekly routine. He dived casually while growing up in South France, then became an enthusiast after moving to Coastal California. And guess where he dives now and where he’s headed! If you feel he’s slow in texting, he’s probably bubbling somewhere in the ocean. For him, going beneath the sea reveals a hidden dimension of our planet. He’s humbled by what he’s observed underwater, and being one of the few witnesses to those wonders also makes him feel privileged.

In this episode, Lulu talks with Jonathan Dekhtiar, a French scuba diving globe trotter/artificial intelligence engineer. An intro in his own words, “curious mind trying to take life on the positive side; no troubles, just bubbles.” Let’s take a plunge with him!


You’ll hear about:

  • Where can you find the most marine life?
  • Is scuba diving an introvert sports?
  • How can scuba diving help with depression and disability?
  • The joy of night/wreck/cave diving
  • How can divers participate in research studies
  • French stereotypes that are actually true
  • Foods that French expats miss most

  • His favorite dive sites

    • California, USA - Poing Lobos
    • Florida, USA - Keys
    • Mexico - Cozumel & Cenotes
    • Australia - Great Barrier Reef

    • Check out Jonathan’s underwater footage on his instagram @thescubapanda

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