Friday, December 1, 2023

Francesca Koe

An active ocean advocate, VP of U.S. Freediving, a multi-agency dive instructor, PFI Safety Supervisor and AIDA judge, Francesca also serves as the Editor-At-Large here at DeeperBlue.com. You can usually find Francesca diving in the kelp, hanging out at the Farallones with sharky friends, or trying to improve upon her own PB's.

Alenka Artnik Smashes Current World Record With 111m Dive

Slovenian freediver Alenka Artnik smashes previous female depth record with a dive to 111 meters and sets an incredible new world record on breath-hold.

Sayuri Kinoshita – Strength & Sweetness

DeeperBlue Editor-at-Large Francesca reflects on Sayuri Kinoshita's effervescent giggle and a contagious smile that belied the warrior-like strength Sayuri displayed in her diving.

Sayuri Kinoshita – A Video Tribute

To honor the memory of his dear friend, Daan Verhoeven has created a lovely tribute video compiling special moments with Sayuri Kinoshita.

Blue Element 2018 Buoys Up Dominica In Its On-going Recovery

One Year After Hurricane Maria Devastated the Caribbean Island of Dominica, the Blue Element Freediving Competition Successfully Brings Back Visitors, Business and Smiles to Soufrière Bay .

Cressi Goes Offline At DEMA Show

As a signal of loyalty to its retailers Cressi announces an "Atelier Line" of scuba diving products which can only be purchased offline and never on the internet.

Paralenz: Making The Best Dive Camera Even Better And Launching Paralenz World

Paralenz has improved upon what was already a near perfect product, by increasing it's depth rating to 250m, adding titanium components to avoid rust and offering a user friendly maintenance kit.

Dive Paradise Cozumel Announces GM and Honors a Legacy

Dive Paradise Cozumel announces a new General Manager and honors the legacy of “Renee “Apple” Applegate by continuing its commitments to being socially responsible and sustainable in their dive business operations.

PFI Introduces New Ocean Hunter Program At DEMA Show

Performance Freediving International announces the launch of their new spearfishing program "Ocean Hunter" at DEMA Show 2018.

Flower Garden Banks: Opportunities For Conservation And Recreation

The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are at DEMA Show this year to raise awareness among divers.

The Wrap Up: Infinity Depth Games 4

Infinity Depth Games 4 comes to a close with personal bests all around and five new National Records for Cyprus, Israel, and Norway.