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Deep in Sheng-loong Sink

World Underwater Discovery (WUD)explorer Chen Qian aka ‘Charlie,’ Wet Mules explorer Craig Challen and Wrecksploration founding member Andrew Oakley report on their 2024 über-deep diving expedition to Shen-loong Sinkhole, Nanning, China. This was the first of what will likely be more collaborative efforts between the Chinese and Australian exploration teams. Oakley also explains how he built his dual JJ-CCR, the one he used on the 200 m plus dives.

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Sheng-loong Sinkhole Exploration Project 2024 by Craig Challen, Andrew Oakeley and Chen Qian

Explorers Craig Challen,  Andrew Oakley and Chen Qian  report on their joint 2024 exploration of Sheng-Loong Sinkhole, discuss their three über-deep dives, and explain the workings of their joint Chinese-Australian team.  

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Sheng-loong Sinkhole: A Personal Perspective by Chen Qian (Charlie)

Thirty-three year old explorer Chen Qian, aka ‘Charlie,’ offers a personal perspective on the joint Chinese-Australian project including his dives to a max depth of 252 m/827 ft, and experience with High Pressure Nervous Syndrome (HPNS).

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Building and Diving a Dual JJ-CCR by Andrew Oakeley

Motivated to transition to a dual rebreather configuration for deep dives, Andrew Oakley explains how and why he built his dual JJ-CCR, aka the Quad-J, and how it performed on their three 200m+ dives at Sheng-Loong Sink. 

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