What if the greatest risk in diving is something you cannot see, smell, or taste?
Every diver depends on one thing more than any other: the quality of the breathing gas they carry underwater. Yet few truly understand what it takes to ensure that every breath is safe.
In this edition of Let’s Talk About Diving, meet Ab van Erkel.
With more than four decades of experience in the diving industry and a career dedicated to high-pressure breathing air systems, purification, and operational safety, Ab has become one of the most respected voices on breathing gas quality and compressor safety. His philosophy is simple: safety is non-negotiable.
At Diving Talks 2026, Ab will share insights gained from a lifetime of helping diving operations around the world deliver safe, reliable breathing air—one of the most fundamental, yet often overlooked, aspects of diving.
🎥 Watch his introduction video and tell us: how often do you think about the quality of the air you breathe underwater?
"Let’s Talk About Diving" is a speaker introduction series leading up to Diving Talks 2026, where some of the most respected voices in the underwater world come together to share ideas, stories, and inspiration.
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