Marcus Okafor

Marcus Okafor

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and technical dive equipment specialist with over a decade of experience testing and evaluating gear in diverse marine environments across six continents.

Marcus has logged over 3,000 dives in locations ranging from the kelp forests of the Pacific Northwest to deep wrecks in the Caribbean and coral systems throughout Southeast Asia. As a working dive instructor and equipment specialist, he spends his days introducing new divers to the underwater world while rigorously field-testing the latest regulators, BCDs, and exposure suits in real-world conditions. His approach to gear evaluation prioritizes safety, durability, and practical performance over marketing hype, drawing from thousands of hours underwater and countless equipment failures, successes, and everything in between.

6 published articles on The Scuba Gear Lab