Month: May 2009
dispatch 053109 | when the thunder rolls
Tortue’s early AM departure was delayed due to some rolling thunder and a few flashes of lightening out in the direction we were headed. After a leisurely breakfast, we continued northwest along Exuma Sound to Warderick Wells Cay, home of the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park. We took up mooring to ride out some…
Read Moredispatch 053009 | Underway
After a late night of orientation on the boat, we were still eager for an early start. At 6AM, I hopped in the water for some minor adjustments to the M/V Tortue’s anchor. While warming up the engine, we blew a fuse, which caused a minor delay. Better to work out these small kinks before…
Read MoreDispatch 052909 | it’s better in the Bahamas
Flying across the short stretch of Atlantic, the turquoise water and white beach sands emerge from the horizon and guide the way to this home away from home. Every time I see the islands in the distance, it is an instant reminder of how simple life can be, and free from distraction. It’s better in…
Read Moredispatch 052809 | here we go again
Some say I have it made, others think my journeys are a bit on the crazy side. In either case, I consider myself fortunate. From hardcore expeditions to random boondoggles, the stuff that crosses my desk is surely unique. Tonight, as I write this, I’m wrapping up packing (last minute) for an 0430 departure to…
Read MoreNew Book Released | 'My Providence'
Ocean Opportuniy is proud to announce the release of a new book by Michael Lombardi, ‘My Providence’. The book is a collection of poetry highlighted by Michael’s favorite photos, tracing the past decade of work in the field. To learn more, or to purchase a copy via Amazon.com, visit: My Providence | a collection of…
Read MoreLombardi takes 2nd Place for Science & Environmental Journalism in 2009 Rhode Island Press Association Awards
Thanks to all who made our 2008 blue shark expedition possible. We set out to tell a critical story, and with the cooperation of Rhode Island Monthly Magazine we not only achieved our goal, but did so in an award-winning fashion. The article ‘Bad Reputation’ featured in the December 2008 RIM Magazine took 2nd place…
Read MoreLife at the Extreme
More than forty days at sea in just one leg, 20+ foot seas, racing at 30 kts…these guys are as far out on the edge as it gets. About three weeks ago, I was involved in installing the mooring field at Fan Pier in Boston, MA – the to-be next stop for the Volvo Ocean…
Read MoreNikon dSLR class started at the Learning Connection
Last night, I started day one of a four day dSLR photography workshop with Dan Logan and Robin Lacroix. The program is hosted by the Learning Connection in Providence, Rhode Island. Sometimes I wonder how I made it this long without formal photography training…timing is as good as ever, with lots of exciting field work…
Read Morein the moment
I spend a lot of time in the field…some might even say too much. How much? Well, as of recently I’ve spent the vast majority of my 40+ hour work weeks underwater, hence the scarcity of my blogging. One might ask, ‘is this too much’? ‘How can you stand to live like that’? It makes…
Read MoreSocial Media Workshop
On May 1st, I attended a workshop on the use of social media applications for business development. This was put on by BizShop, and hosted by the Learning Connection in Providence, Rhode Island. The workshop proved incredibly valuable, as it provided a survey of the different types of social media, and tips on how to…
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