Welsh free diver, 21, gives back to seas he calls 'otherworldly'
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- Iestyn Morgan, a 21-year-old free diver from Pembrokeshire, described his dives to the seabed as 'otherworldly' experiences.
- Morgan said he can spend four to five hours underwater at a time, calling the activity a significant benefit for his mental health.
- Welsh waters are under 'severe pressure' according to Morgan, who said he is trying to 'give back' to the sea that brings him joy.
- Morgan said he wants to keep showing people what's beneath the waves, adding he'd be 'very happy' to do so for as long as he can.
Why it matters: Morgan pairs four-to-five-hour dives with public-facing ocean advocacy, framing Welsh waters as both a personal mental health resource and an ecosystem he says is under 'severe pressure' — a dual message that positions free diving as conservation work, not just recreation.
