In January of 2007, I retired from my position as Chancellor Professor of Marine Science, Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), College of William and Mary in Virginia where I also served for nine years as Dean of Marine Science and Director of VIMS. Throughout my 40+ year career as a geological and physical oceanographer, I remained active as a scientific  and recreational diver.  Since retiring, I have focused on two vocational goals: (1) to promote and facilitate shared and integrated approaches to coastal science by the science community at large; and (2) to continue diving and pass on my love of diving to both younger and older generations. I am addressing goal (1) by serving part time as Director of Coastal Research with the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA).  To address goal (2), I became an open water SCUBA instructor in teaching status with PADI. I am available to offer individualized training, touring or continuing marine science education on a private basis.  I am particularly sensitive to the needs and constraints of older divers and I believe that diving can be enjoyed for life and by all generations. I once had a great 100 foot wreck dive with a buddy 89 years old.  Let’s dive!