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Gemma and Ian chat to Dawn Kernagis.  Dawn joined DEEP in 2023 as the Director of Scientific Research.   DEEP is an ocean technology and exploration company with a mission to 'Make Humans Aquatic.' DEEP's undersea habitat and submersible systems, combined with multi-phased diver and human performance training, will create the next evolution of subsea science, research, and exploration capabilities.   Dawn is a NASA-trained NEEMO Aquanaut, Explorer’s Club Fellow and Women Divers Hall of Fame Inductee and who is also tasked to establish DEEP’s first US presence in North Carolina.   Dawn has also been a diver with numerous underwater exploration, research, and conservation projects since 1993, including the mapping and record-setting exploration of some of the deepest underwater caves in the world.
 
https://www.deep.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-kernagis-995383152/
 
 
The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”   Narked at 90    If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/           There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024.
 
If you are interested in the INSTA360 action camera we discussed then please click this link:   https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRAI8S
 
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Gemma and Ian chat to Ben and Gemma Bengey.  They are the dynamic duo behind Lundy Diving.  Despite facing the loss of their father in February 2023, they joined forces to keep Lundy Diving a family business.  Together, they've not only carried on their father's legacy but also forged a stronger bond, learning to work hand in hand with their resilience, dedication, and unity and backed by their family, crew, friends and supporters from all over.
 
Here is the link to their website:  https://www.lundydiving.co.uk/
 
Safeguarding Our Seas: Lessons From Lundy:   https://youtu.be/EcsiI2ChwA8?si=3bSseuIwFj_30bqu
 
The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”   Narked at 90    If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/           There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024.
 
If you are interested in the INSTA360 action camera we discussed then please click this link:   https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRAI8S
 
Other topics covered in this episode are Ford UK:  https://www.ford.co.uk/experience-ford/sustainability    and supporting our fellow diver in his amazing fitness    Jake Davies   https://linktr.ee/JDScuba             
 
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Gemma and Ian chat to Andy Lear.  Andy is based in the UK and through his diving experiences has been inspired to write some poems with a scuba theme.
If you would like to get in contact with Andy then pop an email to us and we will pass it on  : thebigscubapodcast@gmail.com
The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”   Narked at 90    If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/           There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024.
If you are interested in the INSTA360 action camera we discussed then please click this link:   https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRAI8S
We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast.  Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference.   Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone    +44 7810 005924   or use our social media platforms.   To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us:
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The BiG Scuba Website                  www.thebigscuba.com
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Gemma and Ian chat to Ellie Hudson.  Ellie is also known as Scuba Ellie and is from the UK.  She started diving at the age of fourteen and it became her passion. She left a corporate career to pursue her love of the underwater world and really found herself.  Ellie is an ambassador for brands including Avatar Dry Suits, Reel Diving, DAN Europe and Coral Catch.  She is a full time content creator and a leader in the industry showing what it means to be part of the diving community and promoting ocean conservation.
https://www.instagram.com/scubaellie/
The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”   Narked at 90    If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/      
There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024.
We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast.  Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference.   Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone    +44 7810 005924   or use our social media platforms.   To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us:
We are on Instagram                     @thebigscuba  
We are on Facebook                      @thebigscuba  
We are in LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/
The BiG Scuba Website                  www.thebigscuba.com
Amazon Store :                                https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba
Visit   https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.  

🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀.      ISSN Number 2752-6127

Gemma and Ian meet up with Jamie Parker at the Go Diving show to be measured for Santi Dry Suits.   Jamie featured on our previous podcast explaining what it means to be a Santi Dealer.  He covers the interview and measurement process when being fitted and advised about which Santi Dry suit to choose.  Gemma and Ian then visit their local Santi Dealer, Christal Seas Scuba in Norwich to complete the boot, glove and hood fitting. 
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving
https://www.facebook.com/Avatarsuits
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
https://www.instagram.com/avatardrysuits/
 You tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SantiDiving
 ​UK Dealers list:https://santidiving.com/search-dealer
 The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”        If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/      
There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024.
We also talk about Gemmas trydive on the AP Rebreather with  Scott Laddiman https://www.scottsscubaservices.com/.  Congratulations to our local dive centre achieving the Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award https://www.scuba4me.co.uk/.  Gemma and Ian have begun their Diver Medical Technician Course provided by DAN Europe,   https://www.daneurope.org/en/-/diver-medical-technician-course.
 There are reminders to check our the most recent videos on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiGScuba and please do like and subscribe. 
 We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast.  Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference.   Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone    +44 7810 005924   or use our social media platforms.   To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us:
We are on Instagram                     @thebigscuba  
We are on Facebook                      @thebigscuba  
We are in LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/
The BiG Scuba Website                  www.thebigscuba.com
Amazon Store :                                https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba
Visit   https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.  

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Gemma and Ian chat to Jamie Parker.  Jamie is the Sales Manager for Reel Diving who is the distribution company for Santi products.  Jamies explains what it means to become a Santi Dealer, the process the dealer follows such as learning about the history of Santi, the history of drysuits and then how to assess what drysuit meets a divers specific needs and the importance of measuring the divers body.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving
https://www.facebook.com/Avatarsuits
 Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/
https://www.instagram.com/avatardrysuits/
 You tube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/SantiDiving
 ​UK Dealers list:  https://santidiving.com/search-dealer
 
The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”        If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/      
There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024.
We also talk about Gemmas trydive on the AP Rebreather with  Scott Laddiman https://www.scottsscubaservices.com/.  Congratulations to our local dive centre achieving the Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award https://www.scuba4me.co.uk/.  Gemma and Ian have begun their Diver Medical Technician Course provided by DAN Europe,   https://www.daneurope.org/en/-/diver-medical-technician-course.
There are reminders to check our the most recent videos on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiGScuba and please do like and subscribe. 
We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast.  Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference.   Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone    +44 7810 005924   or use our social media platforms.   To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us:
We are on Instagram                     @thebigscuba  
We are on Facebook                      @thebigscuba  
We are in LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/
The BiG Scuba Website                  www.thebigscuba.com
Amazon Store :                                https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba
Visit   https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.  

🎧You can listen to the BiG Scuba Podcast on all major podcast platforms including …. iTunes, SoundCloud, Spotify and Stitcher 😀.      ISSN Number 2752-6127