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‘bottom feeding’
Every now and again, I feel like I’m in a rut that I appropriately refer to as ‘bottom feeding’. I face the same societal and economic stressors as the rest of our land dwelling population, and these days much of that stress comes from finances. Professional ventures often reach these crossroads where you are either…
Read MoreBook Release | My Providence Volumes I & II
Every day in the field sheds light on a vast new world, and a new perspective on life in the sea. While much of what we do as scientists, innovators, and educators is quite linear – an equal yet often overlooked body of work is quite abstract. There is an art in exploration, where we find…
Read MoreBig Bang Theory
We all need to decompress. When I’m not literally decompressing (reducing elevated pressures of absorbed gasses in my tissues) from my long days underwater, I decompress like the rest – occassionally this includes watching some TV. Recently, I’ve been drawn to the ‘Big Bang Theory’. While mindless, the show sheds light on the very real…
Read Morethe chronic physical hazards of the life aquatic
Just 45 days into 2012, and I’m at hour 82 spent underwater for the year – and its not getting any easier. I’ve discussed the myriad of physical problems faced with diving here previously. Given that we’re still in the thick of winter (though be it a mild one), the environmental factors alone can wreak…
Read MoreThe Age of Aquarius
Fifty years ago today – February 4th, 1962 – a particular celestial alignment lent itself to our embracing ‘the Age of Aquarius’. This was of course an interesting time, with the Age coinciding with radical sociopolitical change, and the outward promotion of a liberal new world view. Of course, the word ‘Aquarius’ share its roots with…
Read MoreReconnect by disconnecting
Recent news headlines brought us a story of a young man who relinquished his digital ties for 90 days. Yes, this is such an outrageous concept that it made national news. What does this say about our species? I see it as losing touch with our role here on Earth…and a step in human devolution,…
Read More2012 Northeast Rebreather & Advanced Diving Technology Workshop
We’re just one week away! Space is still available – register today! All are invited to attend the 2012 Northeast Rebreather & Advanced Diving Technology Workshop on Saturday February 4th, 2012. The event is being organized by Ocean Opportunity Inc, and graciously hosted at the University of Rhode Island. Our first workshop in 2010 proved hugely…
Read Moreanother dive industry acronym: PCB
Diving is full of acronyms and abbreviations – agencies such as NAUI, PADI, TDI, IANTD; those used in dive planning such as RNT, TNT, RDT, those used for equipment modes such as SSA, OC, CCR, SCR, and it goes on and on and on. Some recent work leads me to discuss yet another abbreviation that those…
Read More‘P.I.G.’ welding the wet way
Winter diving here in New England brings three things – 1) mid 30 degree water, 2) good visibility, and 3) more work than I know what to do with. All good problems in one way or another. We combat the cold with hotwater suits, circulating a steady flow of water over the diver’s body just above…
Read Moreupdate on the Ocean State’s ‘Oceans Aquarium’
Today I am very proud to share a recent television broadcast update on the Oceans Aquarium Research & Science Center (OARS). The project has been catalyzed by Victor Moffitt of Coventry, RI. This is a needed, necessary, and frankly common-sensical project for our Ocean State. Stay tuned as major strides are taken to develop Phase…
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