A global home for scuba divers, freedivers, and ocean-minded explorers

DeeperBlue.com is an independent digital media platform dedicated to scuba diving, freediving, dive travel, and ocean advocacy, serving divers and ocean-minded readers around the world.

Founded in 1996 and now entering our 30th year, DeeperBlue.com exists to support divers at every stage of their journey – from those taking their first breaths underwater to experienced divers, instructors, professionals, and explorers shaping the future of the underwater world.

We are driven by a simple belief: better-informed divers make better decisions – for themselves and for the ocean.

Inspire. Educate. Inform.

Everything we publish is guided by three principles.

• We inspire curiosity and respect for the underwater world.
• We educate through accurate, accessible, experience-led content.
• We inform by reporting on the issues, developments, and stories that matter to divers.

This mission shapes our editorial standards, our independence, and our long-term commitment to the global diving community.

DeeperBlue.com is built for people who don’t just visit the ocean – they care about it. Our core audience includes:

• Scuba Divers, both aspirational and certified
• Freedivers, from beginners to elite athletes
• Dive professionals, instructors, and industry specialists
• Dive travellers planning and reflecting on underwater experiences
• Ocean advocates who believe protection begins with understanding

Whether you dive regularly, are planning your first course, or want to stay informed about the underwater world, DeeperBlue.com is designed for the scuba and freediving comunity, from beginners to professionals, to meet you where you are – and help you go further.

Across scuba diving, freediving, and the ocean world

DeeperBlue.com publishes independent editorial across the full spectrum of diving education and ocean-related topics, including:

• Scuba diving and freediving news
• Training, safety, and diver progression
• Dive travel, destinations, and liveaboards
• Diving equipment, technology, and innovation
• Ocean science, conservation, and advocacy
• Athlete stories, records, and competitions
• Diving industry developments that affect divers worldwide

Our content is written by experienced contributors, journalists, and subject-matter experts, and is edited with the diver – not the algorithm – in mind.

DeeperBlue.com is independently owned and operated.
For three decades, we have reported on the diving world without paywalls, without clickbait, and without compromising editorial integrity. That independence has earned the trust of readers, contributors, and industry organisations worldwide.
Over the years, DeeperBlue.com has received multiple international media and industry awards and is trusted by leading training agencies, manufacturers, travel operators, and conservation organisations – while remaining accountable first and foremost to its readers.

DeeperBlue.com is led by a small, experienced team with deep roots in the global diving community.
The platform is guided by an editorial-led approach that prioritises accuracy, independence, and long-term responsibility to divers and the ocean – not short-term trends or commercial pressure.
DeeperBlue.com’s leadership combines:

• First-hand diving experience
• Decades of industry involvement
• A commitment to responsible journalism and community stewardship

Editorial decisions are made with the diver in mind, ensuring coverage remains balanced, credible, and relevant to both active and aspiring divers worldwide.

Founder & Publisher: Stephan Whelan
News Editor: John Liang
Associate Editor (Scuba Diving): Erin Durbin-Sherer
Associate Editor (Freediving): Kristina Zvaritch
Staff Writers: Sam Helmy, Nola Schoder, Chris Morey, Victoria Brown
Social & Partnerships: India Bradshaw
Community Team Leader: Stephan Whelan

Beyond articles and news, DeeperBlue.com is a place where divers learn from each other.
Our forums and social channels bring together a global community of divers who share experiences, ask questions, debate ideas, and support one another – often across decades of participation.
Many divers don’t just visit DeeperBlue.com.
They grow with it.

The underwater world is constantly changing – and so are the conversations around it.
You can explore DeeperBlue.com in several ways:

• Explore the latest articles across scuba, freediving, ocean, and travel
• Subscribe to our newsletter for trusted updates delivered directly to your inbox
• Download our offical Mobile App to get our articles straight in your pocket

Wherever you are in your diving journey, DeeperBlue.com is here to help you stay informed, inspired, and connected.