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much of my work is built upon the following model...

a novel sponge specimen providing clues into the fight against cancer

Science | discovery targeting the betterment of human condition, and improving the quality of life on Earth

innovation affords access to new frontiers

Technology | development and application of new technologies to afford access to unexplored frontiers

Waterfire: a symbol of life, creativity, and inspiration to encourage cross community interaction

Society | through the humanities, reach a broad audience, uplift the human spirit, and offer hope



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Shorts, op-eds, & bramblings communicating humanity's evolution to 'a new life in the sea'...

Working dives are hard. There's no way around it. Most often, the tasks we carry out are not with ...

Those of us who work and play out there on the edge - be it physically or intellectually - fully ...

Just as the excitement of milder, but stll very clear, New England waters kickstarts the spring diving season (yes, finally ...

I received an e-invite a few days ago to participate in an online event that suggested participants will be ...

This is a special series on a 'New Life' by National Geographic Explorer Michael Lombardi as he chronicles his journey ...





Priority Project | in Bahama deep

Posters for your Classroom, Dorm Room, & Dive Locker
You are welcome to download the files and print yourself (files are full-bleed and include bleed marks). To purchase a printed copy, please send $30 to the address below, or via Paypal, and we'll send it your way. 100% of proceeds benefit the project.

.: Exploration & Human Health .pdf
This poster represents the core theme from our 2002 through 2005 fieldwork, and includes images and facts about natural products discovery from unexplored frontiers.

.: Life on the Edge .pdf
This poster represents our 2010 fieldwork theme. The image is a to-scale mosaic revealing the vertical wall from 0 to 100 meters.



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