Washington DC and the End of this Big Adventure (which is really the beginning of the next one…)
“I am beyond proud to have worked with the National Park Service…”
Category: 2011 National Park Service
Making Connections in My Own Backyard: meeting some professionals of the underwater world making a difference in Northern California
“This is definitely one of the most unique and wonderful aspects about the OWUSS programs—going through a scholarship or internship provides a lifelong web of people and resources that can guide you on your way to success in the underwater fields…”
Channel Islands National Park
“The islands are world-renowned for their endemic species and high productivity. The marine environment is home to some of the best diving in California, with kelp forests that help support the regional populations of fish, invertebrates, seabirds, and marine mammals.”
Kona and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park
“I looked up just in time to see the wing of a giant manta sweep over my head! I shrieked loud enough that Brett could hear me, being so surprised at what had just come within inches of my face.”
Diving and Filming on the USS Arizona Memorial
“We headed towards the port side of the stern, and just as I was thinking we would never find it in the murk, it appeared out of the gloomy waters of the harbor like an apparition. I was told that the ship was covered in life, but I was still surprised to see the abundance of color that greeted me.”
WWII Valor in the Pacific: 3D Filming at the USS Arizona Memorial
“To be on the site of such devastation and terror, a final resting place for 1,177 lost lives, is to be in a state of introspection. I couldn’t help but wonder about the young sailors who fought for their lives on this exact spot, and whether they knew the global resonance of what happened that day.”
The Splendor of Crater Lake National Park
“I COULD NOT BELIEVE how clear the water was. I looked down, knowing that I was seeing a bottom which was at least 100 feet deep before dropping off into the blue abyss, but to me it seemed like it was only 20 feet below.”
Quick Stop in Colorado
“The 80-degree water of the pool felt cold as it rushed into my suit—I knew I was in for a big shock when I hit Crater Lake!”
Diving with the South Florida / Caribbean Network in Biscayne National Park
“I only saw three lionfish throughout all my dives (very good), but I only saw a few fish larger than 12 inches on the reefs (not good).”
Biscayne National Park…Take 2
“I can happily say that I now see why the waters around Biscayne are so revered; outside the shallow green waters of the bay lies a veritable wonderland of coral reefs.”
