Speakers

Barry Su

GARMIN Product Marketing Manager

I'm a Product Marketing Manager at Garmin Asia, overseeing dive watches and related products. With years of outdoor sports experience in skiing and golf, I bring a user-focused perspective to my work. I earned my first dive certification in 2015 and completed my Advanced Open Water (AOW) certification by late March 2025. This blend of adventure and expertise fuels my passion for marketing cutting-edge dive gear. I thrive on pushing boundaries and aim to deliver innovative, stylish solutions that resonate with active consumers.

Chang, Ching-Sen

Associate Technical Specialist

Graduated from the Institute of Oceanography, conducting research in ocean acoustics in graduate school. Currently working at the Ocean Conservation Administration, responsible for the tasks of marine debris cleanup and management.

Chen, Zih-Rong

Trust in Nature Foundation（TNF） Director, Research and Policy Affairs Department

Since joining the Taiwan Environmental Information Association in 2014 to investigate marine debris and advocate for policy changes, I’ve gone from picking up trash on beaches to traveling abroad for the cause. Unknowingly, the years of “not sticking to my proper job” are about to surpass one-third of my life. Having visited landfills in various counties and cities, I feel that not only does the end of science lead to metaphysics, but environmental issues do too.

ChenC

MFI Mermaid Instructor/Junior Mermaid Instructor

I'm from Hualien,the only mermaid Instructor in east of Taiwan. Three years ago I was a mermaid performer,but now I'm a mermaid promoter. From sea to land, from performer to Instructor, I have been trying to get more people to know and love the mermaid sport.

Chuang Chin Lu

中華民國水中攝影協會創會理事長

Hiroshi Ryu

AIDA International Education Committee Officer

Most reputable freediving instructor in the world, Hiroshi Ryu, was the men's champion of Taiwan's first national freediving competition in 2013 and Since 2023 served as the Officer of the AIDA Education Committee. With the highest number of students globally, he is also hailed as Taiwan's freediving evangelist.

ICHIMURA Kenji

Founder and Chairman of NPO Japan Diving Experience

Spent much of his time overseas, in the Unites States and New Zealand till his early 20s, he is a PADI Divemaster with over 1800 tanks experience and a Novice PADI TEC45 and Diver. An underwater photographer, who loves the Japanese ocean and are dedicated to introducing the wonderful Japanese Ocean to the world.

Joe Chang

AOI Exclusive Underwater Photographer

In Taiwan's Green Island, I have been conducting long-term research on sea slugs, including species identification, behavior, and their habitat. This has earned recognition in the International Marine Geography Competition. Ocean Geographic Honourable Mention Marine Pixels Honourable Mention Taiwan Olympus OMsystem Contracted Underwater Photographer Crest Brand ambassador Marine Soft Animal Identification Collaboration – Sea Slug Guest of TV program “30 Meters Underwater”

Joseph Tham

Underwater Photographer

Intrigued by the exquisite and minute details of Mother Nature, Joseph Tham decided to take his passion for photography underwater. He loves to immerse himself in the experience and wonders of a new encounter before reaching for his camera. A multi award winning photographer at a few competitions in Singapore and Indonesia, Joseph endeavours to capture more of the scintillating colours, hypnotic textures and the mysterious spirit of the underwater realm.

Kai-Hsiang Chan

Freediving Instructor, Scuba Diving Instructor, Swimming Instructor

AIDA STA / CMAS DNF / CMAS DYN NR I like to challenge myself and keep practicing hard. It is my honor to represent Taiwan in the Freediving World Championship and achieve excellent results. Hope I can continue to make breakthroughs in the future.

Kao Kuo-Wei

Senior Algorithm Engineer / Underwater Photographer

A "passionate by interest" underwater photographer who believes that as long as there's water, there's a shot to take. From majestic whales in the open ocean to tiny crabs in roadside streams, and even a dog drinking water, anything can become the subject of his lens. Beyond classic ocean photography, he is particularly drawn to unique and unconventional subjects. His works have won over 30 local and international awards in various photography competitions, including Ocean Art, Ocean Geographic, UPY, United Nations World Oceans Day, and Your Ocean.

Lai,Yun-Ju

Ocean Conservation Administration Exeutive Officer

Graduated from the Institute of Forestry,Currently, I work at the Ocean Conservation Administration, responsible for promoting marine wildlife-friendly policies and handling sub-regulations of the Marine Conservation Act.

Lee Shih Ming

CEO of Under Sea Player Center, Inc.

Under Sea Player Center, Inc. is a professional underwater photography project combining marine ecology 8K, 4K, VR360 panorama, 3D, HD high-definition quality, underwater professional photography equipment GATES agent, marine ecological education promotion center, diving training training center, diving tourism... It is a place where you can experience the touch of life and a place where you can realize your dreams. We invite you to share the underwater world we love.

Nick Yang

Photographer / Freediving Instructor

I am Yang Zhefeng. I teach free diving in Lanyu for a living and also take photos of the big and small things happening on the seabed. I have been a diving instructor for World Vision, followed the spread of oil spills from a Barbados cargo ship, and participated in the traditional fishing of the Xiaolanyu Flying Fish Festival. Now I live in the intertidal zone with my wife and children, and I am an annual ring observer of sea turtle carapaces. Diving class is ecology class - we learn the physics taught by tides and the philosophy taught by corals.

Peggy Chiang

Professional Underwater Photographer

Ray Chin

Board of Directors of Kuroshio Ocean Education Foundation / Freelance Photographer

Spark

Co-founder of BlueTrend

Founder of BlueTrend, using visual photography to document issues occurring in the ocean, in recent years, has been promoting citizen science initiatives in the marine realm, attempting to address oceanic issues through social innovation.

Ting Yi Hsien (Derik)

AIDA / SSI Freediving Instructor, AIDA / CMAS International Judge

Since becoming a freediving judge in 2018, I have accumulated extensive experience, including officiating 30 pool competitions, 10 depth competitions, 1 Guinness World Record attempt, and serving as an assistant judge in 3 AIDA World Championships. Committed to promoting freediving competitions in Taiwan, I aspire to showcase Taiwan to the world through freediving.

Yu-Han Liu（Ghost）

Yu-Han：Freediving Instructor, Illustration Freelancer

CMAS STA NR If there is onething you can enjoy every moment, sparks new inspiration, growth, and happiness, and you can afford it — then just go for it. Follow your heart. I became an athlete to share my experiences and feelings because I love freediving. I became a coach to help more people fall in love with the ocean because I love freediving.

YU-HUA (RYAN) CHEN

PADI Course Director/ TecRec 50 Instructor

Introduce how these three types of equipment and diving can enhance flexibility, comfort and exploration capabilities in recreational diving, making dives easier, more enjoyable and safer. How to choose the proper equipment for there three specialty dives while avoiding common misconcenptions.

Yue-Qing, Lou

Strand Business Coordinator

From being an Ocean Park employee to handling stranding rescues, love the ocean and want to protect it. Marine conservation needs everyone!