Strike wrote:

>Hi, Quinn!  You've mentioned an interest in marine archaeology as well as
>wreck penetration dives.  Apart from equipment configurations what sort of
>training are you proposing to do to satisfy both ambitions?

Hi Strike!  :-)

I'm taking it slow and currently planning IANTD training for Nitrox,
technical, and wreck penetration. There is a local instructor that I am in
discussions with to set up a "curriculum".  He's also a rebreather
instructor for Draeger Dolphin, if I choose that SC system. Do you (or Carl,
or Mika, or anyone else) have a suggested preferrence?

Marine archaeology is really an acute interest in the Atlantis "myth". I
happened to believe in it. When my job relocates to Orlando in the very near
future [exactly when is still unknown :-( ] I plan to take some university
courses in scientific diving and marine archaeology. Two or three colleges
in Florida offer such coursework.  There is also an apparent local need in
the Chesapeake Bay area of the state of Maryland, where I currently reside.
I may assist in some of that, to learn some of the basics.

Later, in Orlando, I may complete full cave certifications, undecided with
whom just yet, although I am a member of GUE.

All of this is to better prepare me for UW photography and videography. I
have a goal of participating in UW imaging for Discovery and major
Hollywood studio projects. Ambitious? Yeah, but I don't think unrealistic.
It's going to take time, training, practice,  and lots and lots and lots of
bottom time.  :-)

Best Regards,

Quinn