I first met Farzad Atefi, better known as Faz, while cave diving in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Within the first few minutes of meeting, it was very apparent the love he has for this sport. A friendship was formed as we navigated our way through overhead environments, followed by engaging conversations while enjoying beverages. It was great to have Faz on the podcast to catch up, even better, to hear about his experiences, goals, and unfiltered thoughts when it comes to the industry. Please enjoy.

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Written by Marc Crane of Tek Deep Asia. August 9th 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/2021/08/09/drysuit-diving-in-tropical-waters/

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https://www.tekdeepasia.com/

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

Late last year, I had a chance to meet up with Edd Stockdale while he was on vacation in Bali. We met at the House of Crane, poured a few glasses of rum, and enjoyed a conversation. In this episode, I hear about his work with the Finnish Scientific Diving Academy, his teaching philosophy, Gradient Technical Diving, past mentors, mine diving, and much more. Please Enjoy.

Website:
https://gradient-technical.com/
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research-stations/tvarminne-zoological-station/finnish-scientific-diving-academy

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https://www.instagram.com/teceddadventures/

In this takeover episode, Simon Bailey interviews Nick Hogle. Yes, the tables have turned, and I now join as a guest to share my journey. It was amazing to sit down with Simon and cruise down memory lane from my first breaths through my progression. A story that starts in Thailand, grows in Texas, enhanced in Mexico, and continues to flourish in Southeast Asia. I think there is some chat about a podcast somewhere in there as well. Please enjoy.

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

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In this conversation, I speak with Gabriella Gough about her first breaths through her progression to earning a divemaster certification. A journey she embraced with the help of her local diving community in Southern California, a journey that led her to earn a spot in The Ventura County Sheriff Search and Rescue Dive Team. An education in marine biology, embracing challenges, the beauty of kelp forests, jumping out of helicopters, and much more. Please enjoy.

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https://www.instagram.com/divingwithgabs/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@divingwithgabs

In this conversation, Nouf Alosaimi shares her journey with Red Sea Citizen, emphasizing the importance of community in ocean conservation and her goal to empower more women to become involved in the sport. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, the impact of diving on environmental awareness, changing perceptions about sharks, an unexpected love for drysuits, and much more. Please enjoy.

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https://www.instagram.com/redseacitizen/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
https://www.instagram.com/avatardrysuits/

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https://www.redsea-citizen.com/
https://santidiving.com/
https://avatarsuits.com/

In this episode, I speak with Piotr Kuświk as shares his inspiring journey into scuba diving, detailing his initial experiences, training, and the challenges he faced along the way. He discusses the Santi Scholarship, a program that provided him with advanced training and opportunities to dive in unique locations. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of community, skill development, and the joy of exploring underwater environments. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nur_and_ski/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@nur_and_ski

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https://www.facebook.com/piotr.kuswik.9
https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving

Leaving a career in software, Parasu Komaradat, also known and Por, pursued his passion for diving. As he progressed, he naturally found his way into technical and overhead diving. Based out of Thailand, he has become one of the most respected and well-known instructors in Southeast Asia. Past mentors, exploration, mine diving, podcasting, teaching the next generation of divers, and much more. Please enjoy.

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https://www.instagram.com/pordiveinstructor/

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https://www.facebook.com/PORDIVE

In this episode, I get a chance to speak with Putri Mulyani Nurdin from Indonesia. From experiencing her first breaths underwater to traveling to some of the most amazing dive destinations throughout Indonesia. Forming friendships and creating memories while on her path to becoming an instructor. The importance of family, the joy of traveling to new locations, her passion for diving, and much more. Please enjoy.

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https://www.instagram.com/putrimnurdin/

Growing up, Helene-Julie Zofia Paaman has always been an ocean lover. It would be on the island of Koh Tao, where she would take her first breaths underwater, but she was not the biggest fan. Years later, she found herself slowly falling in love with the sport and eventually becoming an  instructor while spending time in Egypt. Eventually, making her way back to Denmark, she would take up underwater photography as a way to share stories and, most of all, information. Highlighting how local changes can make a big difference, she has become an Underwater Ambassador. Please enjoy.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/underwaterambassador/
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
https://www.instagram.com/reeldiving/
https://www.instagram.com/ammonitesystem/

Website:
https://underwaterambassador.com/
https://santidiving.com/
https://www.reeldiving.com/
https://ammonitesystem.com/