Stephan Whelan
Stephan is the Founder of DeeperBlue.com. His passion for the underwater world started at 8 years old with a try-dive in a hotel pool on holiday that soon formulated into a lifelong love affair with the oceans. In 1996 he set up DeeperBlue.com and has grown the site to be the most popular diving website and community in the world.
Vertical Blue 2022 Starts Today With World Record Attempt
The highly anticipated 2022 edition of the prestigious Vertical Blue freediving competition kicks off today with a world record attempt by Slovenian Alenka Artnik
Vertical Blue 2022: Athletes Give Up Country Flags To Dive Under One Ocean
Twenty athletes at Vertical Blue 2022 have given up their country flags to stand in solidarity with athletes impacted by current geo-political issues
Vertical Blue 2022: Everything You Need to Know
We cover all you need to know about the upcoming Vertical Blue 2022 freediving competition, including who is competing, where it's being held, and how you can watch!
AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship Day 3: Static Performances Shine
Day 3 of the AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship in Burgas, Bulgaria saw athletes battle it out for glory in Static Apnea
AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship Day 2: New Dynamic No-Fins World Record
Day 2 of the AIDA 2022 Pool World Championship in Burgas, Bulgaria saw a new Women's World Record in Dynamic No-Fins
Extended Free Shipping Weekend On DeeperBlue Official Clothing
We've got an extended free shipping weekend on right now on our official clothing. Come and have a browse of our latest designs. See you there.
10 Essential Books for Freediving
We've gathered the top 10 essential books that any freediver needs
9th Edition of the Caribbean Cup Freediving Competition Kicks Off
The 9th edition of the world-class freediving competition kicks off today in Roatan
GO Diving Show Set For The UK This Weekend
The biggest dive show in the UK is back this weekend for divers of all ages and experience levels
Podcast: Isaac “Shrek” Daly on how 20 seconds on the ocean floor changed his life
The latest DeeperBlue Podcast episode features Isaac "Shrek" Daly on how 20 seconds on the ocean floor changed his life, and Stephan Whelan on why there is no such thing as an ocean media mogul
Podcast: Bob Talbot on a moment when dolphins fully accepted him
The latest DeeperBlue Podcast episode features Bob Talbot on a moment when dolphins fully accepted him, and Isaac Daly on the infamous aqua-bog
Podcast: Jillian Morris on the magic of a birthing shark in Bimini
The latest DeeperBlue Podcast episode features Jillian Morris on the magic of a birthing shark in Bimini, and Autumn Blum on how to handle "dive-hair"
Technical Diving Pioneer Tom Mount Dies Aged 83
Technical diving pioneer and founder of technical diving agency IANTD Tom Mount has died at the age of 83.
Podcast: Mark Evans on when his muck dive ended with some surprise ice cream
The latest DeeperBlue Podcast episode features Mark Evans on when his muck dive ended with some surprise ice cream, and Francesca Trottman on why coconut can be a lifesaver when diving
Podcast: Ilaria Molinari on when she saw her first real mermaid
The latest DeeperBlue Podcast episode features Ilaria Molinari on when she saw her first real mermaid, and Jillian Morris on why sharing is caring
