Written by Mike Mason for X-ray Magazine. January 2022

Mike Mason is an experienced military fighter pilot and a passionate diver, having dived as far north as Iceland and as far south as New Zealand. Through his entire flying career, Mike has lived and breathed Human Factors, and as he became more involved with diving teams, instruction, and supervision, he believed the diving world could benefit from his experience and knowledge, so he joined the Human Diver team. The Human Diver team’s mission is to enable better divers, and they do this by empowering divers with knowledge and practice of Human Factors to improve their diving performance, enjoyment, and safety.

Article:

https://xray-mag.com/content/be-better-divemaster-apply-human-factors

Links:

https://xray-mag.com/

https://www.thehumandiver.com/

https://www.facebook.com/mike.mason.75491

https://www.instagram.com/thehumandiveraustralia/

Written by Xiangfei Kong. April 2025.

Xiangfei Kong is a Technical and Full Cave Diver residing in Austin, Texas. He has trained with multiple agencies, including PADI, UTD, and GUE. In recent years, he has developed a passion for capturing images in the aquatic environment.

Article:

https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/2025-april-1-7-with-palau-siren.658182/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thepoolisopen/

https://www.instagram.com/feifei_capture/

Inspiration has a chaotic nature. Never has it been linked to things like routine or consistency; never has it informed you of its itinerary. It shows up in the most unexpected moments. A not-so-pleasant start to a holiday would lead Curtis Connor to have a chance encounter with inspiration. An encounter that would reunite him with an activity from his past. Deadfoot Diver Podcast, adaptive diving, mental and physical benefits of diving, the journey back to the aquatic environment, treasure hunting, and much more. Please enjoy.  

Recorded in January 2025

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@Deadfootdiver

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/curtis.connor.71

The most difficult journeys bear the most fulfilling rewards. In the beginning, scuba diving was a challenging endeavor for Alex Dimasacat. In his determination to overcome, he has developed a passion and dedication to this sport. This passion has now become a family pastime. The challenges, the rewards, the unforgettable moments he can now share with those closest to him. The wrecks of Subic Bay, beautiful reefs of Anilao, demanding dive sites of Singapore, courses with loved ones, the art of relaxation, and much more. Please enjoy.

Recorded in January 2025

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/alejandrooo.mov/

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/alex.dimasacat

At a young age, Mirko Bevenja was introduced to the underwater world, a moment he describes as shocking and exciting. This experience would become a driving force to seek opportunities for learning and exploring within the aquatic environment. An opportunity he now shares with all who are willing to take the time to learn. The Triton Technical Diving Team, the pros and cons of rebreather diving, discovering wrecks, underwater photography, the value of preparation, and much more. Please enjoy. 

Recorded in January 2025

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/mirkobevenja

Triton Tec Team:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557779367600

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mirkobevenja/

https://www.instagram.com/tritontecteam/

It was a great honor and privilege to have Lee Kian Lee on the podcast. He has been at the forefront of pushing exploration, not just in Malaysia but all over Southeast Asia. From his early days enjoying the sport recreationally to his pursuit of technical diving, he is on a mission to seek the unexplored. A mission where danger is ever-present, but safety never takes a back seat. The Malaysia Cave Diving Association, challenging environments of remote explorations, Turtle Tomb, building a community, and much more. Please enjoy. 

Recorded January 2025

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/lee.k.lie

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/leekianlie/

Malaysia Cave Dive Association:

https://www.facebook.com/mcdaexplorers/

Cave Explorer Asia Facebook Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/438865992904889

The water-filled passages of Florida are known for the strength of water flow. To enter many of these areas, one must be determined and “climb” their way in, not an easy task. On the other hand, It's amazing how easily and willingly one can be pulled into the world of cave diving. Stretch Altenhein's roots in diving began in the Northeast. Here, he would find a passion for technical diving after being introduced to the GUE community. A passion that started with wrecks and eventually found its way to the caves of Sunshine State. The joy of teaching, building confident divers, overcoming challenges, growing the community, and much more. Please enjoy.

Recorded in December 2024

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/stretchaltenhein/

https://www.instagram.com/h2oxplr/

Website:

https://h2oxplr.com/

Additional Links:

https://www.facebook.com/stretchtattoos

https://www.gue.com/diver-training/gue-instructors/instructor-resume?id=10004

Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia. August 2021

About Marc Crane:
Marc started diving in 1991 in the waters off the south coast of England from where he hails. Working as a divemaster during his gap year he has been a full time scuba professional since 1995 (still on his gap year), and has worked and dived in the Red Sea, Mexico, Australia, the Mediterranean, East Africa and throughout South East Asia. Moving to Indonesia in 2011 he has dived all over the archipelago, training and exploring, he has been involved in scientific research projects on marine mega fauna and has located and explored new cave systems in Sulawesi. An avid deep reef and wreck diver, he started Tekdeep Asia which has its primary location on Bali from where he teaches throughout Indonesia and across the region. Marc is a TDI and SSI IT with a focus on all things rebreathers where he teaches instructors up to and including Advanced Trimix.

Article: 

https://www.tekdeepasia.com/2021/08/26/diluent-dilemma/

Website:

https://www.tekdeepasia.com/

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/tekdeepasia/

Most certified divers began their pursuit as an extension of their leisure activities—certified on holiday, certified out of curiosity, certified by their choosing. Don Mirra became certified as part of his military training. What began as a mission-driven task has now evolved into a meditative, blissful, serene experience. From military to recreational to technical diving, sidemount, solo diving, DPVs, homemade rum, but most importantly, taking the time to stop and smell the corals. Please enjoy.

Recorded in December 2024 

As young adults, many of us are faced with choices that will lay the foundation for adulthood. What may seem to be the “right” choice, isn’t always the best choice. A decision was made, and Bogi Krossteig has never looked back. Founding North Atlantic Diving in the Faroe Islands, he has pursued a career in diving that all started with three pieces of a puzzle, which he describes as his holy trinity. Bringing new ideas to old ways, technical and overhead diving, challenges of opening a dive center, the beauty of the Faroes, and much more. Please enjoy this Takeover episode hosted by Simon Bailey.

Recorded in November 2024

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bogikrossteig/

https://www.instagram.com/simonbdiving/

Additional Links:

https://northatlanticdiving.com/

https://simonbdiving.com/