Oceans of Opportunity

Tag: New England

exploration versus adventure

In the wake of the recent 2023 Titan submersible tragedy, I am re-sharing (with minor revisions) this post originally penned in 2011. Loss of life is a tragedy under all circumstances – understanding context is critical to ensure humanity can continue to evolve… When the weather breaks, those not diving year round, dust off their equipment,…

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sidemount saturday

Well, it’s officially that time of year again – chilly up top and still balmy down below, at least from the New England perspective. That means ever improving visibility as the water temp continues to drop, and time to hit the beach for a next round of ambitious extended range runs. On Saturday, I broke…

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Irene | the aftermath

As we enter day 4 in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, the unexpected (or rather unplanned for) struggles persist here in Southern New England. I lost power to my home on Sunday at about 2AM – and its still out. The first 24 hours felt like an extended camping trip, which came with some excitement…

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