Author: oceanopportunity
dispatch 060209 | Leg 4
This morning we refueled in Nassau Harbor, did a small grocery shop, and connect with our liaison at the Department of Fisheries to pick up a small boat that we would tow to the Berry’s for use during the forthcoming research project. Our final indulgence was a stop at Starbucks, which amazingly was kept very…
Read Moredispatch 060109-2 | in port
The day was spent crossing the bank. During my time at the wheel, I saw a small pod of dolphins off the bow. That was about the only excitement that broke up our near 7 hour cruise today. At 2PM we just pull into Nassau Harbor on the north side of New Providence. The Atlantis…
Read Moredispatch 060109 | like an oasis
Leaving the Land & Sea Park yesterday was faced with some weather challenges. We thought we had sat out the worst of it, but some choppy seas kept us from attempting our long awaited fun dive to break up the journey. We continued northwest along the bank side of the cays with a target destination…
Read Moredispatch 053109 | when the thunder rolls
Tortue’s early AM departure was delayed due to some rolling thunder and a few flashes of lightening out in the direction we were headed. After a leisurely breakfast, we continued northwest along Exuma Sound to Warderick Wells Cay, home of the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park. We took up mooring to ride out some…
Read Moredispatch 053009 | Underway
After a late night of orientation on the boat, we were still eager for an early start. At 6AM, I hopped in the water for some minor adjustments to the M/V Tortue’s anchor. While warming up the engine, we blew a fuse, which caused a minor delay. Better to work out these small kinks before…
Read MoreDispatch 052909 | it’s better in the Bahamas
Flying across the short stretch of Atlantic, the turquoise water and white beach sands emerge from the horizon and guide the way to this home away from home. Every time I see the islands in the distance, it is an instant reminder of how simple life can be, and free from distraction. It’s better in…
Read Moredispatch 052809 | here we go again
Some say I have it made, others think my journeys are a bit on the crazy side. In either case, I consider myself fortunate. From hardcore expeditions to random boondoggles, the stuff that crosses my desk is surely unique. Tonight, as I write this, I’m wrapping up packing (last minute) for an 0430 departure to…
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 MoreLife at the Extreme
More than forty days at sea in just one leg, 20+ foot seas, racing at 30 kts…these guys are as far out on the edge as it gets. About three weeks ago, I was involved in installing the mooring field at Fan Pier in Boston, MA – the to-be next stop for the Volvo Ocean…
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