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Michael Lombardi is Contributing Editor of Exploration Diving for Summit, is an explorer, conservationist, is a fellow at www.conservationinstitute.org, a member of the Explorers Club, and runs www.oceanopportunity.com.

Exploration Technologies Group — by michael — last modified 2007-08-28 21:03

The Exploration Technologies Group (eXTG) is an innovation project underway to provide resources for advanced manned scientific and exploration diving. The project was jumpstarted by Ocean Opportunity in 2006.

Innerspace | Exploration & Human Health — by michael — last modified 2007-08-28 21:03

Innerspace is the ocean exploration advocacy priority project of Ocean Opportunity, started in 2002. The project will communicate the tie between exploration & human health that is made possible with advances in scientific diving. This project will improve the quality of life on this planet, and inspire a new life in the sea.

Diving a Dream — by michael — last modified 2007-08-28 21:03

The Diving a Dream project represents the 3-year journey of Matthew Johnston, the world's first ventilator dependent, quadriplegic diver. Overcoming tremendous odds, Matt has inspired many, and puts 'exploration' in a whole new perspective. Ocean Opportunity is the not for profit fiscal sponsor for Diving a Dream.

Green Island Blue Ocean (GIBO) — by michael — last modified 2007-11-12 19:57

GIBO is a grassroots sustainability project focussing on the island nation of the Bahamas. The project seeks to empower the local people to benefit from sustainable conservation guided science, education, and business development. GIBO was started by Catherine Booker in 2007, and is being sponsored by Ocean Opportunity.

Society for Human Performance in Extreme Environments — by michael — last modified 2007-11-14 13:06

The HPEE is an interdisciplinary forum for scientists, practitioners, operational personnel, students, and other professionals with expertise and interest in human performance in complex, high stress, and demanding environments and occupations. Our mission is to lower the boundaries between scientific disciplines, to encourage collaboration between academic and applied domains, and discover new ways to use science and technology to push beyond the boundaries of human abilities.

Ocean Opportunity — by michael — last modified 2007-11-14 13:07

'Ocean Opportunity' (OO) is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization founded in 2003 by Explorer, Michael Lombardi. The organization sponsors many of the explorations found throughout this website. Through exploration, OO achieves its mission to sponsor, endorse, and facilitate programs in the ocean science & technology communities to reach, and foster a new global appreciation of a developing ocean literate society, therefore improving the quality of life on this planet.

HydroOptix MEGA Double Dome Mask — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-02-01 10:35

Gear Review of the HydroOptix MEGA Double Dome diving mask

Cressi Sub Master Frog Diving Fins — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-02-04 17:44

Gear Review of the Cressi Sub Master Frog diving Fins

Keen Newport H2 Sandle — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-02-01 10:28

Gear Review of the Keen Newport H2 Sandle

Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight Pro & Ultralight .9 — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-02-01 13:49

Ideal for any outfitter, guide, trip leader, or mountaineer who wants to go light, fast and watertight. Components include a Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness & Travel Medicine, Laerdal® CPR Pocket Mask and face shield, SAM® Splint, and a pull out Ultralight .9 kit along with other essential items. The Summit team provided me with an AMK Ultralight Pro Medical Kit for review in my work as a diving professional. Upon first receiving the kit, like a kid in a candy store, I tore the whole thing apart to see what was in this little yellow bag of goodies…

Kirby Morgan Superlite 57 Dive Helmet — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-02-02 13:29

Gear Review of the Kirby Morgan 57 Diving Helmet, which continues the tradition of innovation, providing the highest quality and superior performance that divers have come to expect in a Kirby Morgan product. This helmet features our revolutionary new SuperFlow 450™ Stainless Balanced Regulator. It's machined from a stainless steel casting for the ultimate in performance and reliability. This commercially rated regulator delivers all the breathing gas you need for the most demanding work underwater.

Kirby Morgan Superlite 27 Diving Helmet — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-07-13 13:37

Gear review of the Kirby Morgan Superlite Diving Helmet.

Ultimate Direction 'Fury' hydration belt for running — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-07-13 13:36

Gear review of the Ultimate Direction Fury hydration belt.

Julbo Sail XL Eyewear — by Michael Lombardi — last modified 2008-07-13 13:35

Gear review of the Julbo Sail XS Sunglasses.