Paul Kotik
Paul Kotik has been a Staff Writer and Freediving Editor for DeeperBlue.com. He lives in Florida, USA with his family.
Aquatic Ape Theory Today: Part II
Freediving Editor Paul Kotik sums up his romance with the Aquatic Ape Theory.
The Mother of All Aquatic Ape Theorists: Elaine Morgan
Freediving Editor Paul Kotik was fortunate enough to secure an exclusive interview with Aquatic Ape Hypothesis proponent Elaine Morgan.
Carbon Based Life Forms Call Home
Paul Kotik can go either way, but his preference is definitely bi. Fins, that is. Carbon fiber bifins meet and surpass his elitist, snobbish standards.
Martin Stepanek Wins Constant Ballast – 93 Meters !
Limassol, May 29 2003 - Martin Stepanek has won the Constant Ballast discipline at the Sony Classic with a new world record of 93 meters.
Herbert Nitsch, who...
Flash News From Sony Classic in Cyprus – Monday 11:30 EDT
Limassol, Cyprus May 26, 2003 - Russia's Natalia Molchanova has won the Women's Dynamic Apnea discipline, equaling the womens' world record of 150...
Lotta Ericson Sets Record in Cyprus
Limassol, Cyprus May 26, 2003 - Lotta Ericson has set a Swedish national record for Womens' Dynamic Apnea at 111 meters. Deeper Blue's ...
The HMS Dolphin Experience
Paul jets to the UK for a long weekend to experience the Submarine Escape Training Tower (SETT) in Portsmouth, England
Hands Free Freediving Gear Review : Part I
Paul Kotik begins a series of equipment reviews for freediving. This articles reviews the Liquivision Fluid Goggles
IAFD Analysis Report Delayed
The IAFD report on Audrey Mestre’s fatal accident has not yet been released, and may, indeed be withheld for some time. Release of the ...
Water in Your Snorkel: What Is It Good For? Absolutely Nuthin!
Paul Kotik expounds on a technique for clearing your snorkel called "The Hodgie"
The Seaview Resort ??? Grand Cayman Island
Paul takes a break from his usual FreeDiving assignments to bring you the first in his two part look at the Cayman Islands.
The Audrey Mestre Tragedy : Who Owes What to Whom ?
The debate over the disclosure of Audrey Mestre's death is raising the the tempers of many in the general public - Do we have a right to know what happened?
Reflection of 24 hours before a tragedy
Paul reflects upon the last 24 hours of his time in the Dominican Republic before, during, and immediately after the tragic death of Audrey Mestre' on Oct 12, 2002.
Analysis of Freediving Tragedy Beginning to Take Form
The continuing investigation into Audrey Mestre's death during her Oct. 12 record attempt is beginning to become available. Staff writer, Paul Kotik, takes us through the initial analysis
The aftermath of a tragedy
The loss of such a young freediver affects the "tribe" of freedivers and the loss of one affects us all. Paul expresses his feelings in his own way about the loss of freediver Audrey Mestre.
