There are many myths about freediving, so let’s start with some examining some basic questions. What exactly is freediving? Why do people do it? And why is it getting more and more popular?

The first part is easy to answer. Freediving is diving with a single breath of air.

The second question is more complex. For some, freediving is a way to enjoy the depths of the ocean without the need of heavy, clumsy and uncomfortable scuba equipment. Others see freediving as an extreme sport with the uniqueness of requiring deep relaxation and peace, in contrast to most other adrenaline pumping extreme sports. Read more…,

Join Wetpixel’s Shawn Heinrichs and the Liquid Assets team on a chartered adventure to Turks & Caicos this coming September.

The Liquid Assets crew will be filming their new dive television pilots and are offering guests the opportunity to witness how their favorite dive programs are filmed and even be part of the next generation of dive television.

Every diver that joins will receive free copy of the pilot. This week also offers a non-standard itinerary with visits to rarely explored walls and pinnacles. Wetpixel will be sponsoring a photo competition for guests aboard the Explorer II with winners receiving a cash prize and promotion through Wetpixel and LiquidAssets.

Go to Wetpixel for more information.