Links to the world of Oceanic Expeditions

Friends of OE

paraglide texas a paragliding company, headquartered in Austin TX home of John Holder's paraglide training. Paul Greenwood, Head Instructor along with his sidekick and 2nd in command Gary Leach work as a team offering 1st class instruction, along with a selection of gear, & tandem tours. OE's choice of this team because we share their focus on safety for the pilot, his ground crew (for towing operations), chase crew, and the public. OE documents Holder's powered paragliding class certification Level 3 pilot A to Z.

ESPN Austin America Outdoors Host Christopher James continues to host OE as part of his inner circle of show guests, exposing and inspiring his audience of Land, Air and Sea...pilots, fishing guides, free divers, scuba divers, boat skippers, and even crazy explores like the OE team. We share many common interests to achieve mutual goals to inspire youth and adults to get off the couch, get invloved, put safety 1st and fun 2nd. Get out, get involved and make a difference.

secretseavisions.com/
Long time home town friends of OE, Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock, professional photograhper divers share photos and tips on their website. Here to you’ll find information about upcoming Secret Sea trips.  On every trip we’re available to help you improve your own photography.  On most trips we offer our “Stop Taking Pictures and Start Creating Images” workshop. In just a few hours we’ll teach you the basic principles that will transform documentary pictures into art.

duggandiving.com
John Duggan friend and mentor. True master of the sea, owner and operator of a full service diving shop located in Universal City, TX.

headhuntrevisited.org
On a foggy day in March 1926, two intrepid women, portrait artist Caroline Mytinger and her companion Margaret Warner, set out by freighter from San Francisco bound for a four-year sojourn in the South Pacific. Their objective was to paint portraits of the indigenous peoples of the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea before modern, western culture altered their ways of life forever. Two intrepid women have traveled for two months to many of the same villages, photographing and video-taping the existing cultural practices and beliefs. Michele Westmorland and Karen Huntt encountered sorcery, tattooing, large furry spiders, an island of skulls, and ancient pottery crafts. Karen was tattooed with thorns. They rode in a war canoe and learned the spiritual aspect of re-creating a once forbidden headdress. Join them on their journey, meet their team, and discover the natural beauty of this region and its people.

stanwaterman.com
Pioneer underwater film producer and photographer Stan Waterman, winner of five Emmy's, has been at the forefront of scuba diving since its inception. Mr. Waterman continues his work in film and television productions and speaks to dive groups throughout the world. He also hosts dive tours to exotic destinations, to which he brings a legacy of almost a half century of diving and film making.

eels.org
The Eels on Wheels Adaptive SCUBA Program provides people with the opportunity to dive at their own ability level by certifying divers through the Handicapped SCUBA Association (HSA).

jimlaurier.com
Artist Jim Laurier is a native of New England. He has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and throughout his life he has worked in many mediums creating work on a variety of subjects. He combines his love of history with his flying experiences to create some of the most realistic and historically accurate aviation paintings seen today.   Jim has won awards at shows including: the Experimental Aircraft Association, the U.S. Naval Air Museum, The Hooper Award, and from the Simulflite Training Center.

kingshobby.com
Rudy Cline and Brad Perry of Kings Hobby have served the Austin modeling community for over 30 years. Stocking the highest quality of products and accessories for their modeling customers.

corgi-usa.com
Corgi, the leading name in die-cast scale models and one of Britain's best known brands, has been producing models for over 40 years.

Marine and Conservation
www.mahonia.org
Mahonia believes that one of the best hopes for preserving Papua New Guinea's marine biodiversity is to build a grassroots constituency for conservation. Mahonia supports community based conservation and resource management in Kimbe Bay and the Islands Region of PNG. Our highly successful marine education program has already proven to be a powerful tool in building this support by increasing environmental awareness and inspiring local action to protect coral reefs.

National Geographic
Explorers in the FieldAt the heart of our Explorers program is the quest for knowledge through exploration and the people who make it possible. National Geographic recognizes explorers from traditional and emerging fields through three programs—Explorers-in-Residence, Emerging Explorers, and Visiting Fellows—that bring you exciting new discoveries direct from the field. National Geographic also funds groundbreaking work through a range of grant programs: the Committee for Research and Exploration, Expeditions Council, Conservation Trust, Young Explorers Grants, and the National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program.

Explorers Club
The Explorers Club is an international multidisciplinary professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research and the ideal that it is vital to preserve the instinct to explore. Since its inception in 1904, the Club has served as a meeting point and unifying force for explorers and scientists worldwide.

Nature Conservancy
OE has met with and is joining our efforts with Rescue The Reef program at The Nature Conservancy our mutual objective is to implement and support a plan to protect 3,000 square miles of pristine reefs along the far west coast of New Britain. The Nature Conservancy has six priority conservation initiatives to address the principal threats to conservation at the sites where we work, focusing on fire, climate change, freshwater, marine, invasive species and forests.

ships2reefs.com
Ships to Reefs is a movement in support of the sinking of retired naval vessels for the creation of man-made reefs.

coralreefalliance.org
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) promotes coral reef conservation around the world by working with the dive industry, governments, local communities and other organizations to protect and manage coral reefs, establish marine parks, fund conservation efforts, and raise public awareness with the mission to keep coral reefs alive for future generations.

projectaware.org
Conservation begins with understanding the need to protect waters necessary for life. Each year Project AWARE introduces a new public awareness and education campaign to address environmental issues and involve individuals in solutions. Project AWARE also teaches enthusiasts how to substainably interact with aquatic resources and apply these skills to conservation.

swim4thereef.org Our friend, Paul Ellis ogranization in Cozumel, MX. The Mission of Swim for the Reef is three fold:To raise public awareness to the fact that our coral reefs are in serious trouble; To inspire those that are still uncommitted to get informed and take action; To recognize the organizations, foundations and citizens' groups that are working hard to preserve our planet’s natural environments; highlight their good works on our website; and provide an easy access for citizens to find their favorite cause and get involved.

Military History

National Museum Of The Pacific War
The National Museum of the Pacific War is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. Located on a nine-acre site, the Center includes the george Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Veterans Walk of Honor, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific Combat Zone and the Center for Pacific War Studies.

Alamo Scouts
The Alamo Scouts Association, Incorporated, (ASA) was organized in September 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, by Colonel Robert S. Sumner and Command Sergeant Major Galen C. Kittleson. The Association is dedicated to maintaining the traditions of and being of service to members of the Alamo Scouts.

American Fighter Aces
The American Fighter Aces Association is an organization of select individuals who have distinguished themselves by their achievements in aerial combat which contributed to the security of this Nation during time of war. I can assure you its membership will inspire patriotism and set a high example for the youth of America.

Order of Daedalians
America's premier fraternal organization of commissioned, warrant officer and flight officer rated military pilots, male and female, of all branches of our U.S. armed forces and WW II WASPs who flew or fly any type of powered, military, heavier-than-air aircraft.

Pacific Wrecks Created by our friend Justin Taylan this non-profit database is one of the most complete set of records about Pacific WWII Wrecks, Veterans, authors, travelers & visitors all collaborate to share information. This site has resulted in the discovery and identification of new sites, reporting history, return of relics, and historical advocacy.

Museum of Flight
The non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, attracting more than 400,000 visitors annually. The Museum's collection includes more than 150 historically significant air- and spacecraft, as well as the Red Barn®—the original manufacturing facility of The Boeing Co. The Museum's aviation and space library and archives are the largest on the West Coast.

Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.

Red River Valley Pilot's Association
The mission of the RRVFPA is based on our statement of Principles and Objectives. We endeavor to provide a dynamic association of like-minded aerial combat veterans who avow patriotism and the defense of the Constitution of the United States of America as its guiding principles.