I am a scuba diver who has enjoyed more than 110 dives. I count myself lucky as I earned my PADI certification at the Great Barrier Reef while on a 6.5-month solo trip through the South Pacific when I was 25 years-old. The stories I can tell...! Since then, I have dived in Paula, the Maldives, Belize, Bora Bora, Turks and Caicos, Thailand, Bonaire, Malta, Grand Cayman and many other wonderful spots on this gorgeous planet. [ Read More ]
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Ocean Conferences in 2020
I have always loved oceans. They represent freedom, wild beauty, places beyond. They are also critical to humans in countless ways. As some of you know, I worked in ocean conservation for two years a few years back. It was eye-opening and I am grateful for all the people who shared their knowledge of the oceans with me. I also like technology and have worked in that industry for more than 25 years. So, of course, ocean technology companies have always been of interest, especially ones trying to help sustain our oceans. [ Read More ]
Dear Oceans, Thank You
Our oceans are precious. And today, on World Oceans Day, we celebrate them. We all need to pause today and thank the oceans for the food that we eat; oxygen we breathe; medicines they provide (both discovered and undiscovered); the marvelous marine life that delights us; recreation in the form of surfing, diving and sailing; and their stunning, breathtaking beauty. [ Read More ]
Space and Sea, What is to Be?
Many companies are evolving to explore space. What an exciting world we live in with endless possibilities! The lure of space is sexy and fun, glamorized by fabulous movies such as “The Martian.” Who can resist following all the news about rockets, satellite launchers and possible tourist trips into space? It is a frontier that entrepreneurial spirits are going after with gusto. And who can blame them? They are all pushing our [ Read More ]