A passionate filmmaker and underwater photographer, Marek specializes in taking photos and films especially in dark, deep and hard-to-reach places such as wrecks, caves and mines. He created movies for the Secrets of the Baltic Shipwreck, a series on National Geographic’s “Discovery and Drain the Oceans”.

Marek chose diving as a profession, and it eventually became a way of life. He is constantly improving his qualifications and following the latest trends in closed-circuit diving. He also has a lot of experience in rebreather services because as a complete perfectionist, he likes to know the equipment from the tiniest screw.

What (or who) persuaded you to become a professional diver?

I am an IT specialist by profession, but I have always been passionate about diving. At one point, I decided to take a big risk and to make a big change from IT to working in my real passion. I became an IANTD instructor and from then on, I was addicted.

Describe your biggest challenge when diving.

Every deep dive in which I am making films or photos is a challenge. I remember when I was filming an episode about the wreck of the German aircraft carrier, Graf Zeppelin, for the Discovery Channel, I had not set the camera focus properly. None of the movies ended up being suitable for watching and that was a huge and expensive lesson for me. Now, I always make sure I am 100% focused and fully prepared for every film and dive.

Which diving achievement are you most proud of?

To be recognized as a technical diving instructor in Poland as well as abroad. I take part in amazing projects, discover new wrecks and enjoy great recognition for my photos and videos. I am also very proud of my students. Many are still great friends and we still spend a lot of time diving together.

What was your first diving experience like?

Even as a child, I loved diving with a mask and a pipe. I was so curious about what was further and deeper. What can I say? I was Born2dive! 😊

Why do you prefer rebreather?

I believe that the rebreather provides me with greater safety during deep and long dives, and due to the size, it significantly facilitates diving in hard-to-reach places. Gas logistics during an expedition is also a great advantage of a closed circuit.

What's your favorite diving gear?

I have to admit that I am a gadget man, and I have a lot of equipment. However, I like my underwater camera the most. Thanks to the spectacular quality of the pictures, I am able to share what I see underwater, and maybe even spread some of my passion for diving.

What's your favorite diving spot?

The Baltic, definitely! For some, it is a cold and unfriendly environment. For me, it's a place where I can move back in time and discover sights that are rarely or never seen and sometimes, I am the first to see them at all.