I’m gazing out the port hole in my bedroom window and the view is remarkable. We have just crossed the Drake Passage, known for being quite the hellion, on our way to the wildly beautiful continent of Antarctica, the end of the world. Icebergs meander by like hurried businessmen, not faltering to give way and […]
Category: Scholar Journeys
Diving Chowder Bay with Jayne Jenkins
The end of November brought a lot of firsts for me. First time in Australia, first time seeing a frog fish (or angler fish), first time diving in a place that has shark nets (although apparently these are a “load of bollocks” and aren’t all that effective) and first time learning about the vicious drop […]
Ocean Technology Systems
After returning to Southern California, I was finally able to meet up with the crew of Ocean Technology Systems (OTS) who graciously offered to take me out to Catalina Island to learn how to use the Guardian Full Face Mask. OTS began in 1984 with a dream to design the best underwater communication system available […]
Photography and Editing in San Francisco
After returning from the Bahamas, I began my journey south to San Diego. I was invited to come and stay with Sara Shoemaker Lind, the 1997 North American Rolex Scholar, and her family in San Francisco. Sara is an award-winning photographer and has worked on projects for many distinguished clients including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, […]
Cristina Zenato- Shark Whisperer
Grand Bahama, the northernmost island in the Bahamas, affords several unique diving experiences. The 2013 European scholar, Chloe Marechal, and I met up with Cristina Zenato, head of dive operations at the Underwater Explorers Society (UNEXSO) in Freeport. Cristina is best known for her work with sharks, providing experiences for visitors and locals alike to […]