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Expedition Underway | in TOTO deep – November 12-22
A small but critical part to fueling content for this Blog and its related sister projects is getting in to the field, and partaking in expeditious journeys to gain a unique perspective on the far corners of the planet. For nearly a decade now, a priority geographic region of interest for me has been…
Read MoreNew Project Site Launched | 'In Bahama Deep'
At the very roots of Ocean Opportunity’s foundation lie a passion for, and continued journey to the deep. The work that inspired our formation – deep scientific exploration in the Bahamas – will continue later this year with a focus on creating a comprehensive portfolio documenting the natural history of the Tongue of the Ocean…
Read MoreOO disburses annual endowment funds
It is with great pleasure that we announce the first funds disbursement from our endowment program. Established in 2008, our endowment program ‘The Legacy of Exploration’ was formed to provide a conduit for supporters to provide ongoing and perpetual support to Ocean Opportunity, while simultaneously granting annual fund disbursements to organizations or charities on behalf…
Read MoreEducational Film Now Available: The Jamestown Bridge
The team at Ocean Opportunity is pleased to announce the recent release of its short educational documentary entitled ‘The Jamestown Bridge | a Reef from Ruins’. This 10 minute educational film showcases the history of the bridge through to its demolition, and subsequent creation of underwater artificial reefs from demolition debris. This film is an…
Read MoreVideo Proceedings now available!
The DVD version of the 2010 Northeast Rebreather & Advanced Diving Technology Workshop Presentations is now available. This is a 3-DVD set, and includes all of the individual presentations that have been seen here, on our YouTube page, and on the forums TDS and RBW. Our intent in making these available via DVD is to…
Read MoreOceans of Opportunity | at your fingertips!
As we at Ocean Opportunity keep abreast of the latest in interactive technology integration to expand our reach, we are pleased to announce the adoption of a new Mobile platform. Vist www.oceanopportunity.com from any mobile device, such as your iPhone or iTouch, and you’ll have an Ocean of Opportunity right at your fingertips. Be sure…
Read Moreinnovation in motion
The process of innovation has always been central to Ocean Opportunity’s projects and programs. This process is what provides the enabling tools for probing deeper and longer into areas of our Blue Planet. We have recently made a significant investment into a new closed-circuit rebreather called the rEvo (www.revo-rebreathers.com). This life system, produced in Belgium,…
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 MoreNAFI Rhode Island hosts first 'Green Day' event
Providence’s ‘Ocean Opportunity’ chosen as students’ environmental charity of choice Ocean Opportunity, is proud to announce its participation in the North American Family Institute’s (NAFI)-Rhode Island’s first ‘Green Day’ event on February 12, 2009. Ocean Opportunity was selected as NAFI Rhode Island’s environmental charity of choice for this program. Green Day is a collaborative event…
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