who’s in the dive team?
I’ve had to switch gears in between diving modes quite a bit as of late, so am re-hashing this post (originally from... Read More
scientific diving – a value add
As my career has evolved, I’ve found myself involved in progressively more challenging environments to work in and under – part of... Read More
tech tips: hot water valves for divers
Most divers are at least familiar with the concept of a drysuit. Idea being to keep water off of the diver‘s body,... Read More
big sharks in our backyard
Last week we took a much needed family vacation to Cape Cod. Among the many day trips was a drive out to... Read More
hitting the pavement with ocean education
While I’ve been out in the community a bit less than I usually am given a very demanding field schedule coupled with... Read More
extended range extensions
While it seems like only yesterday, the pursuit of ‘extended range diving’ as it was then defined about two decades ago was... Read More
another ‘S’ word – streamlining
There’s something inherent in diving, and technical diving in particular, that draws us to a degree of obsession about equipment. Even those... Read More
diving is a pain in the neck
Literally. Two weeks ago I woke up in the morning with that crick in your neck that prevents you from turning your... Read More
a new world view from the ‘bottom up’
Several year ago, I stumbled on an article by an MIT student that discussed the concept of ‘underwater camping’ – the simple... Read More
the american eel
When the dinner table conversation turns to ‘what I do’, the typical response is one of surprise, with a hint of envy,... Read More