Kevin Jupina

As a young disabled Navy vet, Kevin Jupina had the odds stacked against him. Debilitating back problems coupled with an unstable economy left him with few options and little hope for the future. That is until Discovery Channel's Bering Sea Gold took a chance on this veteran diver and gave him a fresh start as a main character in this compelling weekly reality show. Bering Sea Gold illustrates the dangerous world of gold mining on the frigid ocean floor. The show follows teams of gold miners run by driven dredge captains. Present day underwater gold mining requires split second thinking, extreme focus, and teamwork in order to stay alive and stay profitable. While Kevin's life has always revolved around diving, there was a time when he was unsure of his future. In high school, Kevin became a certified recreational diver and then pursued a career in the military as a Navy diver. After several years in the Navy, Kevin sustained injuries that would shake up his well thought out plans. D