Deep Dive

Brendan Thorton, Port Captain for the R/V  Endeavor , and Erich Gruebel, Scientific Service Manager for the vessel, both in the Graduate School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, joined Rhonda Moniz on the DEEP DIVE podcast to discuss the vessel and its accomplishments ahead of its retirement after 50 years of service. 

Fifty years ago, history was made when the U.S. Navy graduated its first female deep sea diver. Half a century later, we’re sitting down with three trailblazing women who followed in those footsteps — breaking barriers, conquering physical and cultural challenges, and shaping the future of naval diving.

Dawn Massa Stancavish , President, CEO, and Chief Innovation Officer, Massa Products Corporation, recently joined Rhonda Moniz on the DEEP DIVE podcast to discuss this innovative company’s rich history and its role in helping to inspire a new generation of technology workers.

Listen to the newest Deep Dive podcast episode, where we have the pleasure of chatting with Vincent Capone, a seasoned marine technology expert with a 35-year career in marine technology. Vince has worked on some of the most critical underwater search and survey operations worldwide. Because of his exceptional work on the Apollo 11 recovery project, he earned the Explorer's Club Citation of Merit....

Deep Dive talks with Dr. Dawn Wright about ocean mapping, innovation, exploration & the dive of a lifetime. 

Join us on Deep Dive as we talk with Dr. David Murrin about his role as Director General at The National Research Council Canada (NRC). NRC partners with Canadian industry to take research impacts from the lab to the marketplace, where people can experience the benefits. This market-driven focus delivers innovation faster, enhances people's lives, and addresses some of the world's most pre...

On this episode of Deep Dive, host Rhonda Moniz speaks with Victor Vescovo, an accomplished explorer, investor and retired naval officer who has conquered the highest peaks and the deepest ocean trenches. Join us as we uncover this remarkable explorer's motivations, challenges and triumphs.

Join us for a discussion with the Schmidt Ocean Institute's Lead Technician John Fulmer onboard the R/V Falkor (too). Learn about life on the ship for John as he navigates onboard operations on a research vessel with some of the most advanced technology in the world!

In this episode of Deep Dive, we talk with the Integrated Ocean Observing System's Executive Director and the Directors of two IOOS Regional Associations. Listen in and learn what IOOS and its eleven RAs do and why they are integral to data collection in our oceans.

Tune into this episode as we talk with crewed submersible expert Will Kohnen. In this episode, we'll navigate the unknown as Will shares his knowledge of submersible technology and the importance of human-occupied underwater research. Hear his take on the OceanGate tragedy and the importance of engineering standards.

Join Deep Dive as we talk with Lee Silvestre, NavalX Northeast TechBridge Coordinator, about strategies to get your innovativesubsea solution to work for the Navy and Marine Corps.

In this episode of Deep Dive, we talk with Dan Shropshire, Vice President of Business Development at Teledyne Marine, and Emily Schumchenia, Director of the Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind. Join us for an enlightening discussion highlighting the synergy between technology, renewable energy, and environmental stewardship. Gain a comprehensive understanding of how industry...