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finding the balance | science & religion
The balance of science and religion is a challenge faced by every mainstream researcher and historian that holds any spiritual belief system at heart. A fantastic article from Faith21 touches on the subject of the Oceans and the Bible. Why dare even attempt to Blog on what could be such a controversial subject? Well, I’ve…
Read MoreHaiti | a people in peril
Devastating news this week with a major earthquake literally destroying the island nation of Haiti. Words cannot describe the challenges that are being faced today, let alone what will lie ahead in rebuilding this country. With the death toll likely over 100,000, there is urgent need to support this country’s people. To learn about how…
Read MoreDangers of the Deep on NatGeo
Tune in to Nat Geo this Thursday January 21st for ‘Dangers of the Deep’, where a number of challenges faced with manned exploration will be discussed. The below preview hits the nail on the head in commenting how our understanding the oceans is somewhat lacking given the limitations on humans ability to spend time underwater.…
Read Morewhen the blue is blacker than black
With 2010 kicking into high gear, despite the frigid New England weather we’ve had the past few weeks, it’s back to business as usual for many marine contractors. Just this past week I started a major rehab project of a submerged railway system used for launching and hauling large ferries and other transport vessels. This…
Read Moretake me to the moon
This week’s announcement of a deep pit on the moon being the likely target for colonization sparked excitement with those across all walks of life. Read the full article on CNN The media has been loaded with information about moon exploration in recent months, with the Apollo mission anniversary sparking a renewed public interest in…
Read MoreUnidentified Submarine Objects
Just yesterday, I became enthralled by an episode of UFO Hunters which focused on Underwater Submarine Objects (USOs). Interestingly, most UFO sightings are considered to be over areas of desert or mountains – areas with unobstructed views and little light pollution – allowing for the nighttime observer to catch anomalies in his/her field of view.…
Read Morewater, water everywhere…
A recent article from CNN Tech describes the discovery of a watery ‘Earth-like’ planet, not too far from home. The planet is named GJ 1214b, and is 2.7 times as large as Earth, but with an atmosphere still unlikely to support life as we know it. But, with water, possibilites are endless… read the full…
Read Moredefining the deep envelope
A recent December 5th dive in the Red Sea took steps to define the capacity of humans to foray into the deep. A team of 3 divers using rEvo rebreathers completed a dive to 211 meters depth (about 700 feet). The deep push team included Paul Raymaekers (Belgium), Marco Reis (Brasil), and Pim van der…
Read MoreMSNBC | thousands of new species found in deep sea
A recent AP release read on MSNBC goes on to describe ocean exploration at its finest moment – where 17,650 species have been discovered living below 656 feet, the point where sunlight ceases, according to a recent update on a 10-year census of marine life. Story can be found here. The process of biological discovery…
Read Moreecogenesis, or ecogenocide?
A recent History Channel program about space exploration shed light on the concept of ‘ecogenesis’, of Mars in particular. For those not familiar with this activity, also known as ‘terraforming’, it involves catalyzing the development of a new or altered ecosystem. The television program went on to suggest that as humans venture to Mars with…
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