Profile and Mission

About Me

Who I am, how I dive, what experience I have, and the origins of the entire TomekTV project.

Tomek in diving equipment

Who I am

Diving, exploration and telling the story of what you can't see from the shore.

Exploring lakes, rivers and the Baltic Sea. Searching for treasures. Protecting Polish waters. I invite you beneath the surface.

Technical diver Explorer Documentarian Water Conservation Activist Content creator
859 tys.+
TOTAL FOLLOWERS
730+
PUBLISHED CONTENT
21,1 mln
MONTHLY VIEWS
10+ TONNES
Garbage Removed from Water

REAL CHANGE

Some discoveries don’t end with the film. Reports, interventions, and cleanup actions lead to concrete measures – from removing waste from the bottom to responding to pollution and threats to our waters.

POLISH WATERS

Lakes, rivers, flooded quarries, and the Baltic Sea. These Polish waters are the main focus of my activities. Every body of water has its own history, challenges, and underwater world worth discovering and protecting.

Mission

  • I document what happens beneath the surface.
  • I reveal problems invisible from the shore.
  • I combine exploration, education, and water conservation efforts.
  • I don’t just show – I strive to make a real impact.

My Certifications and Qualifications

Open Water Diver - Basic Diving Course

Open Water Diver - Basic Diving Course

A basic diving course that taught me how to move safely underwater, handle equipment, and follow fundamental diving procedures. This course was the starting point of my diving journey.

Dry Suit Diving - Dry Suit

Dry Suit Diving - Dry Suit

A dry suit diving course covering the proper donning and operation of the suit as well as buoyancy control. Thanks to it, I can safely dive in cold water and more challenging conditions.

Full Face Mask Diving – Full Face Mask

Full Face Mask Diving – Full Face Mask

Basic diving course using a full face mask. Covers proper mask usage, equipment preparation, and safety procedures during diving.

Perfect Buoyancy – Perfect Buoyancy

Perfect Buoyancy – Perfect Buoyancy

A buoyancy improvement course, focusing on one of the most important skills for every diver. It emphasizes precise control of position and movement underwater, allowing for safer diving with less environmental impact.

Enriched Air Nitrox (40%) – Nitrox 40%

Enriched Air Nitrox (40%) – Nitrox 40%

Certification for diving with Nitrox mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen. The course covers dive planning principles, gas mixture analysis, and the safe use of enriched air.

Advanced Open Water Diver – Advanced Diver

Advanced Open Water Diver – Advanced Diver

A course that builds on skills acquired during basic training and introduces more advanced forms of diving. It allows gaining experience in various conditions and at greater depths.

Night Diving & Limited Visibility – Night and Limited Visibility Diving

Night Diving & Limited Visibility – Night and Limited Visibility Diving

Training designed to prepare for diving after dark and in conditions of limited visibility. It teaches proper planning, communication, and equipment use in situations where underwater visibility is severely restricted.

Scooter Diving – Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)

Scooter Diving – Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)

Basic recreational diving course using a DPV underwater scooter. Covers safe scooter operation, buoyancy control, and dive planning with its use.

Navigation – Underwater Navigation

Navigation – Underwater Navigation

A basic underwater navigation course using a compass and natural reference points. It teaches route planning and effective wayfinding during a dive.

React Right (First Aid, CPR, O₂) – First Aid and Oxygen Therapy

React Right (First Aid, CPR, O₂) – First Aid and Oxygen Therapy

A first aid course designed for divers, covering the basic principles of responding to emergency situations. It also includes CPR and the basics of oxygen therapy.

Stress & Rescue – Diver Rescue

Stress & Rescue – Diver Rescue

A diver rescue course preparing you to recognize emergency situations and respond to underwater problems. It also covers procedures related to assisting an injured diver.

Search & Recovery – Search and Recovery

Search & Recovery – Search and Recovery

A course dedicated to planning and conducting underwater searches and the safe recovery of found objects. Special emphasis is placed on organizing operations and using appropriate techniques.

Science of Diving – Diving Theory

Science of Diving – Diving Theory

A course enhancing theoretical knowledge about diving and the impact of the underwater environment on the human body. It covers the basics of physics, physiology, and the principles of safe dive planning.

Deep Diving – Deep Diving

Deep Diving – Deep Diving

A course preparing for the safe execution of deeper recreational dives. It covers dive planning, gas management, and safety procedures related to greater depths.

Extended Range Foundations (Twin Set) – Technical Diving Basics

Extended Range Foundations (Twin Set) – Technical Diving Basics

A course introducing technical diving using a twinset configuration. It covers the basics of equipment setup, gas management, and the procedures and skills required for technical diving.

Dive Guide / Divemaster – Dive Guide

Dive Guide / Divemaster – Dive Guide

The first professional level in diving, preparing you to lead and organize dives for other divers. It includes dive planning, assessing conditions, and ensuring the safety of the group.

Ice Diving – Under Ice Diving

Ice Diving – Under Ice Diving

A course preparing for diving under ice, covering the specifics of equipment, entry and exit organization, and safety procedures. It also teaches proper dive planning in winter conditions.

DPV Diving (Technical) – Technical Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)

DPV Diving (Technical) – Technical Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)

Technical diving course using a DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle). Covers DPV operation, dive planning, and navigating longer distances while following proper procedures.

Wreck Diving – Wreck Diving

Wreck Diving – Wreck Diving

A course dedicated to safe diving on and around wrecks. It covers dive planning, hazard assessment, and rules for moving in the immediate vicinity of the wreck structure.

Advanced Wreck Diving – Advanced Wreck Diving

Advanced Wreck Diving – Advanced Wreck Diving

An advanced course enhancing skills related to wreck exploration. It prepares divers for more demanding dives and the application of proper procedures during underwater structure exploration.

Boat Diving – Diving from a Boat

Boat Diving – Diving from a Boat

Boat diving course covering preparation for safe water entry and exit, as well as organizing dives from a watercraft.

Waves, Tides & Currents – Waves, Tides and Currents

Waves, Tides & Currents – Waves, Tides and Currents

A course dedicated to diving in conditions involving waves, tides, and currents. It teaches how to assess conditions and properly plan the dive.

Computer Diving – Dive Computer

Computer Diving – Dive Computer

A course dedicated to the proper use of a dive computer. It covers reading information, dive planning, and using its functions during a dive.

Independent Diving – Solo Diving

Independent Diving – Solo Diving

The most important and challenging course in my diving career, preparing for solo diving without a buddy. It includes advanced preparation, equipment configuration, dive planning, and safety procedures.

Gas Blender Nitrox – Nitrox Mixture Preparation

Gas Blender Nitrox – Nitrox Mixture Preparation

A course on preparing Nitrox mixtures. It covers the principles of gas blending, analysis of the prepared mixture, and the basics of safe oxygen handling.

Equipment Techniques – Equipment Techniques

Equipment Techniques – Equipment Techniques

A course dedicated to the proper configuration, operation, and maintenance of diving equipment. It helps to better tailor the gear to your own needs and diving conditions.

Photo & Video – Underwater Photography and Videography

Photo & Video – Underwater Photography and Videography

A basic course in underwater photography and videography. It covers the principles of taking better photos and videos, as well as working with photographic equipment while diving.

Extended Range (Twin Set) – Technical Diving Twin Set

Extended Range (Twin Set) – Technical Diving Twin Set

The first level of technical diving, introducing diving with a twinset configuration. Covers the basics of equipment setup, gas management, and the procedures and skills essential for technical diving.

Marine Guide – Marine Ecology Guide

Marine Guide – Marine Ecology Guide

An honorary certification awarded for knowledge and experience related to marine ecology and marine life. Receiving it is a distinction and a confirmation of commitment to learning about and protecting the marine environment.

Extended Range Divemaster - Technical Diving Guide

Extended Range Divemaster - Technical Diving Guide

An honorary rank and at the same time my highest diving certification – XR Divemaster. It is an award given for experience, skills, and knowledge in technical diving.

Recreational Sidemount Diving – Sidemount Configuration

Recreational Sidemount Diving – Sidemount Configuration

Basic recreational sidemount diving course. Teaches proper cylinder placement, equipment configuration, and underwater movement in this setup.

Freshwater Ecology – Freshwater Ecology

Freshwater Ecology – Freshwater Ecology

A course dedicated to freshwater ecosystems and the organisms inhabiting lakes and rivers. It helps to better recognize underwater life and understand the functioning of the freshwater environment.

Marine Ecology – Ekologia Morska

Marine Ecology – Ekologia Morska

A course dedicated to marine ecosystems and the organisms living in seas and oceans. It helps to better understand the relationships occurring in the underwater environment.

Marine Mammal Ecology – Marine Mammal Ecology

Marine Mammal Ecology – Marine Mammal Ecology

A course dedicated to marine mammals and their habitat. It covers knowledge about the behavior, biology, and conservation of marine mammals.

Nudibranch Ecology

Nudibranch Ecology

A course dedicated to nudibranchs and their biology. It teaches how to identify these extraordinary creatures and understand their role in marine ecosystems.

Blue Oceans – Ocean Protection

Blue Oceans – Ocean Protection

A course about the threats to the oceans and ways to protect them. It focuses on the impact of human activities on the marine environment and efforts to preserve it.

Motorboat Skipper License

Motorboat Skipper License

Polish qualifications for operating motor yachts. They allow independent handling of motor vessels in accordance with current regulations.

A1/A3 – BSP Drone Pilot

A1/A3 – BSP Drone Pilot

Drone pilot qualifications in the open category A1/A3. They cover the basic principles of safe and regulation-compliant operation of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Press, television & online media

Media coverage

Onet.pl

He pulled over five tons of trash out of Lake Drawsko. How is that possible?

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o2.pl

He pulls trash out of the lake. A shocking sight on the shore.

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Polska Morska

He combs lakes and the Baltic Sea alone. His discoveries can send chills down your spine.

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TVP Wilno

Secrets of the Baltic Sea. A diver reveals what really lies at its bottom.

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o2.pl

Over 4.5 tons. He encountered a shocking sight. "It was a real drama"

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Ecology.pl

He personally pulled nearly 5 TONS of trash from the lake. That much waste was lying at the bottom of one of the most beautiful lakes in Poland.

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Boop.pl

What he found there is hard to describe. The YouTuber cleans the depths alone, where even the authorities are afraid to go.

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Dobre Wiadomości

Tomek_TV has already removed nearly 5 tons of trash from Lake Drawsko. "The bottom looked like an ecological disaster."

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Szczeciner.pl

100 meters of shoreline and 5 tons of waste. A diver revealed what Lake Drawsko really hides.

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Kamienskie.info

Unexploded Ordnance on the Beach in Łukęcin. Diving Blogger Raises Alarm and Praises the Response of the Authorities.

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Drawskie Strony Internetowe

Post-Production Waste in Lake Drawsko – An Ecological Disaster from the Past?

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wGoleniowie.pl

TV Tomek back under Lubczyna. Underwater garbage dump eliminated.

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wGoleniowie.pl

Underwater pathology around Lubczyna and Czarna Łąka. "One big garbage dump"

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wGoleniowie.pl

The dirtiest place he has ever seen. Diver pulls trash from Lake Dąbie again

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Wirtualna Polska

Diver Reveals What He Finds in the Lake. SHAME!

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o2.pl

He dove in Lake Drawsko. What he pulled out is shocking.

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Miasto Kołobrzeg.pl

Trash Removed from the Lake in Dargocice.

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Kurier Szczeciński 24Kurier.pl

Underwater Cleanup of Lake Dąbie.

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Szczeciner.pl

Trash Underwater. Is Lake Dąbie Drowning in Waste?

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Gmina Gościno goscino.pl

Trash Removed from the Lake in Dargocice.

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TVP World

One diver, one lake, five tonnes of junk! Polish YouTuber on a mission to clean up a polluted waterway.

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o2.pl

He Dived in Lake Myśliborskie. A Sad Record.

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wGoleniowie.pl

Trash cleaned up, yacht towed away. "These kinds of problems don't have to take months to solve"

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Głos Miasta Pyrzyce

Lakes in the region are drowning in trash – a sad picture of the underwater world.

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Turysci.pl

Such wonders can be found at the bottom of Polish lakes. A diver has published a surprising video.

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Turysci.pl

"This is pure s***." He showed what lies at the bottom of "the most polluted lake in Poland"

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o2.pl

Diving in Polish Lakes. Showcased the Best Finds.

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Wywiad u Janka Śpiewaka - YouTube

He pulled 5 tons of trash out of a lake. Who is responsible for the death of Polish waters?

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Suppi.pl - wywiad

Meet Someone Suppi - TomekTV

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Kamienskie.info

The pier in Międzyzdroje has its secrets. Underwater scooters, tires, and... an urn with ashes.

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Głos Miasta.pl

A hero who doesn't wear a cape, but a wetsuit. Meet Tomek TV

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Szczeciner.pl

Alcohol, Anglers and Plastics. Diver Reveals the Truth About Lake Trash.

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Boop.pl

Polish YouTuber diver came across something like this. What kind of pathology is this?

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