The Great Hammerhead Stakeout - Into the Habitat Oceans of Opportunity 2021-08-19 | The Ocean Space Habitat portable inflatable habitat platform was deployed in spring 2021 off of Andros Bahamas for a Shark Week program called 'The Great Hammerhead Stakeout'. The technology made possible a 10+ hour dive in shallow water to observe wild shark behavior through a complete tidal cycle, The full program can be viewed on Discovery+.for more visit www.oceanopportunity.com
Vacuum port for underwater enclosures Oceans of Opportunity 2025-10-09 | Demonstration of our vacuum port verification. This process ensures watertight integrity of o-ring and gasket seals prior to submerging. Our vacuum port components can be found here:undersea-tools.myshopify.com/collections/glands-penetrators-switches
Astrangia poculata Oceans of Opportunity 2025-09-06 | Astrangia poculata, known as the northern star coral, is abundant throughout southern New England and is a model species for scientific study. The coral is partial to eating microplastics, making it an indicator of environmental pollution. Our host take us on a short foray to see and experience the northern star corals habitat, in this case along a pier In Newport, Rhode Island.
Shellfish in the Ocean State Oceans of Opportunity 2025-07-26 | From the bottom of the Sakonnet River, our host teaches about silt, shellfish, and human beings relationship with the bottom of Narragansett Bay.Quahogs and two species of whelk can be found in abundance down in the mud and among outcroppings of rock. Whelks are carnivorous, whereas the iconic quahog is a filter feeder. Both are a large part of Rhode Island's blue economy.
Helmet Trials Oceans of Opportunity 2025-07-26 | During the pandemic, Mike responded in a big way, pivoting his expertise in atmospheric management for diving, this time with the idea of using pressure inside of a hood to keep infected patients lungs inflated to reduce respiratory distress. More than 30,000 of these devices were shipped to 15 countries, saving countless lives. #technicaldiving #exploration #explore #nationalgeographicexplorers #scubadiving #ocean #scubapro #scuba #commercialdiving #TechnicalDiving #DiveTech #ScubaLife #DiveCommunity #Oceanscience #ExplorerMindset #GearHeads #UnderwaterExploration #ScienceDiving #ProDivers #cavedivingcommunity #scubadivinglife #techdivecommunity #divegear #OceanExploration #SubseaHumanHabitat #Technology #OceanExploration
Into the Pandemic Oceans of Opportunity 2025-07-26 | During the pandemic, Mike responded in a big way, pivoting his expertise in atmospheric management for diving, this time with the idea of using pressure inside of a hood to keep infected patients lungs inflated to reduce respiratory distress. More than 30,000 of these devices were shipped to 15 countries, saving countless lives. #technicaldiving #exploration #explore #nationalgeographicexplorers #scubadiving #ocean #scubapro #scuba #commercialdiving #TechnicalDiving #DiveTech #ScubaLife #DiveCommunity #Oceanscience #ExplorerMindset #GearHeads #UnderwaterExploration #ScienceDiving #ProDivers #cavedivingcommunity #scubadivinglife #techdivecommunity #divegear #OceanExploration #SubseaHumanHabitat #Technology #OceanExploration
National Geographic Explorer Mike Oceans of Opportunity 2025-07-26 | Our host received two grants from National Geographic back in 2010-2012 to find the practical limits of doing science within the ocean’s mesophotic (middle-light) zone. The name of the game was decompression, and that meant the development of small portable habitats that could help to make productive use of otherwise unproductive time.Coming to YouTube July 26th, Oceans of Opportunity is an educational series where Mike uses his latest invention to share dramatic non-fiction stories from beneath the sea. Follow along and subscribe for more content about Mike’s past projects and for a sneak peek into future episodes. #technicaldiving #exploration #explore #nationalgeographicexplorers #scubadiving #ocean #scubapro #scuba #commercialdiving #TechnicalDiving #DiveTech #ScubaLife #DiveCommunity #Oceanscience #ExplorerMindset #GearHeads #UnderwaterExploration #ScienceDiving #ProDivers #cavedivingcommunity #scubadivinglife #techdivecommunity #divegear #OceanExploration #SubseaHumanHabitat #Technology #OceanExploration
Mike the Diver Oceans of Opportunity 2025-07-26 | Humble beginnings as a commercial diver led Michael Lombardi to all the right knowledge and skills for becoming a National Geographic Explorer, a guest on Sharkweek, and a respected member of the scientific community. Like every great explorer, our host has pushed the limits of what humans are capable of with the invention of underwater habitats, breakthrough medical devices, and many specialized diving technologies. Coming to YouTube this Friday, Oceans of Opportunity is an educational series where Mike uses his latest invention to share dramatic non-fiction stories from beneath the sea. Follow along and subscribe for more content about Mike’s past projects and for a sneak peek into future episodes. #technicaldiving #exploration #explore #nationalgeographicexplorers #scubadiving #ocean #scubapro #scuba #commercialdiving #TechnicalDiving #DiveTech #ScubaLife #DiveCommunity #Oceanscience #ExplorerMindset #GearHeads #UnderwaterExploration #ScienceDiving #ProDivers #cavedivingcommunity #scubadivinglife #techdivecommunity #divegear #OceanExploration #SubseaHumanHabitat #Technology #OceanExploration
Venturi technique for Subsalve Oxygen Treatment Hood Oceans of Opportunity 2025-07-22 | Helmet ventilation (Hooded CPAP) can be achieved very easily with a venturi valve. This is the most cost effective means to administer PEEP and deliver elevated FiO2. www.oxygentreatmenthoods.com
Simple Helmet/Hooded NIV Treatment Technique | Subsalve Hood + nHale Oceans of Opportunity 2025-07-22 | This video presents a simple method for helmet/hooded non-invasive ventilation (NIV). The presented technique may represent an unconventional setup and use of the pictured devices in some settings. End-users are required to ensure all pictured components are compatible and suitable for the intended purpose, and are encouraged to review the IFUs for each device as well as clinical best practices before use.Visit www.oxygentreatmenthoods.com for more information.
RD1 Rebreather - chest mount (CM) variant - pool trial 2025 Oceans of Opportunity 2025-04-18 | Pool trial with RD1 CM variant.
RD1 BOV overview Oceans of Opportunity 2025-02-24 | The RD1 Bailout Valve (BOV) was introduced at DEMA 2024. This clip provides a basic overview of its features and functions. underseatools.com/products/rd1-bov-120
RD1 scrubber overview & filling procedure Oceans of Opportunity 2024-06-30 | Overview of the RD1 scrubber with proper filling procedure.underseatools.com/products/universal-rd1-scrubber-canister
RD1 Electronics Removal Concept Oceans of Opportunity 2023-04-05 | This development concept allows a display cable and wire harness to fit and be completely removed from the RD1 inhalation lid. The fitting further allows a freshwater rinse with a standard garden hose.
RD1 Mouthpiece Retaining Strap (MRS) overview Oceans of Opportunity 2023-03-20 | The MRS can be a critical piece of safety equipment for rebreather diving. Our unit is designed for the RD1 Rebreather though will fit many makes and models. underseatools.com/products/rd1-mouthpiece-retaining-strap-mrs?utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=ios&utm_source=copyToPasteboard
Fluorescence Exploration Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-28 | Exploring coral reefs and other marine environments for fluorescent proteins is best done at night. High intensity blue or UV light is used to excite these proteins, which results in a stunning visual display.Using yellow filters, the visible blue light is removed from human or camera view, leaving only the fluorescent excitation spectra. Marine derived fluorescent proteins are used in medicine and biotechnology as biomarkers to map cellular function and may have multiple other uses. Their function in the marine environment is still only poorly understood, as it's a relatively newly discovered phenomenon in many species.
Summertime Blues, Sharks that is... (take 2) Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-28 | Rhode Island, the Ocean State, is the summer home of the migratory blue shark.
Summertime Blues, Sharks that is... (take 1) Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-28 | Rhode Island, the Ocean State, is the summer home of the migratory blue shark.
Cutting Piles with Underwater Chainsaw Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-28 | Not that exciting (to me anyway), but something you don't see everyday - cutting timber piles underwater with hydraulic chainsaw.
RD1 integrated Life System demo dive Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-28 | The RD1 integrated Life System (iLS) is a platform incorporating our RD1 rebreather with a conventional diver's helmet. The integration affords many of the benefits of each independent technology, while introducing novel human intervention capabilities.
CCR Diluent Plumbing with Offboard Gas | Part 3 Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-15 | The diluent gas pathway can be further split to incorporate a manual addition valve (MAV). This places all diluent gas control at the diver's left shoulder. A single gas inlet ensures all peripheral devices are supplied by one single gas appropriate for the given depth.Components can be found here: www.rebreatherday1.com.
CCR Diluent Plumbing with Offboard Gas | Part 4 Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-15 | A 3-way ball valve at the diluent inlet allows for two gas sources that are easily identifiable following the 'right on right', 'lean on left' philosophy. Only the one selected gas supplies the diluent side of the rebreather at a given time.Normoxic air/nitrox/mix is introduced from the divers right and supplies all diluent peripherals when selected at or near the surface. Hypoxic mix is introduced from the divers left and supplies all diluent peripherals once at a suitable depth.An added advantage is the ability to plug in oxygen during decompression and eliminate diluent altogether.Components can be found here: www.rebreatherday1.com.
CCR Diluent Plumbing with Offboard Gas | Part 2 Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-15 | The diluent gas pathway can be split to feed both an ADV, and bailout regulator or BOV. Careful placement of sliders and NRVs ensures safe and effective use configuration.Components can be found here: www.rebreatherday1.com.
CCR Diluent Plumbing with Offboard Gas | Part 1 Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-15 | The simplest means to configure diluent gas in a closed-circuit rebreather is a single, direct connection to the ADV. Adding basic functionality of an on/off slider allows feathering of the ADV in the event it is leaking, and a quick-disconnect allows plug & play diluent selection or sharing gasses.Here, our simple Offboard Gas Addition Assembly is presented.underseatools.com/collections/rebreather-technical/products/offboard-gas-connection
Manual Addition Valve (MAV) overview Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-08 | A brief overview of the Manual Addition Valve (MAV) of the RD1 rebreather. Www.rebreatherday1.com
Dive Surface Valve (DSV-120) Overview Oceans of Opportunity 2022-11-02 | A brief overview of the DSV-120 from Lombardi Undersea LLC. The unit is incorporated into the RD1 rebreather and available for developers, private label & OEM opportunities. www.rebreatherday1.com
Close-up of Mouthpiece Retaining Strap (MRS) and 120-degree DSV Oceans of Opportunity 2022-10-27 | A close up of our MRS fit to the 120-degree elbow DSV from Lombardi Undersea LLC. These are just two components from the Rebreather Day 1 development project to improve rebreather diving safety and comfort.www.rebreatherday1.com
Lombardi Presents Helmet Based Ventilation at Boston Sea Rovers 2022 Oceans of Opportunity 2022-10-03 | This presentation introduces #helmetbasedventilation technology and techniques in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and its unique interplay with diving technology. The material is non-clinical and intended for the layperson.The presentation was made by Michael Lombardi at the 2022 Boston Sea Rovers Ocean Expo as a capstone of his collaboration with Subsalve USA since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. www.oxygentreatmenthoods.com
Install a pO2 display cable on the RD1 rebreather Oceans of Opportunity 2022-09-01 | A short tutorial on how to install a display cable on the RD1 rebreather. www.rebreatherday1.com.
Overview of the RD1 Rebreather, Part 2 Oceans of Opportunity 2022-08-10 | Rebreather Day 1 (RD1) is a system and method for rebreather diving from Lombardi Undersea LLC. This video introduces the overall system architecture and highlights key features when using the RD1 as a shallow oxygen only unit. www.rebreatherday1.com.
Overview of the RD1 Rebreather, Part 1 Oceans of Opportunity 2022-08-10 | Rebreather Day 1 (RD1) is a system and method for rebreather diving from Lombardi Undersea LLC. This video introduces the overall system architecture and highlights key features when using the RD1 as a shallow oxygen only unit. www.rebreatherday1.com.
Hotwater Spider Valve features and installation Oceans of Opportunity 2021-12-21 | Brief installation how-to fit the hotwater spider valve from Lombardi Undersea. Turn any wetsuit in to a cost-effective hotwater suit. A warm diver is a more efficient and productive diver.
Rebreather Day 1 (RD1) oxygen rebreather at work quahogging Oceans of Opportunity 2021-08-20 | The RD1 is an oxygen only rebreather developed in Rhode Island. It is the optimal tool for shallow water harvesting, science, natural history exploration, and photo/film work. For more visit www.oceanopportunity.com.Film short produced by Mauricio Handler, AquaTerra Films.
Covid-19 Helmet NIV | simple method with Subsalve+nHale Oceans of Opportunity 2021-01-29 | Video presents a simple technique to administer hooded positive airway pressure for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) using the Subsalve Oxygen Treatment Hood plus the Nanotronics Health nHale.The technique established positive airway pressure for the patient, allows delivery of therapeutic oxygen, and reduced viral aerosolization within the healthcare worker environment. www.oxygentreatmenthoods.com
Covid-19 Helmet Ventilation reaches South America with Subsalve Oxygen Treatment Hood Oceans of Opportunity 2020-11-21 | Demonstration and training in Bolivia. Helmet Ventilation with the Subsalve Oxygen Treatment Hood maintains positive airway pressure, administers therapeutic oxygen, and reduces aerosolized virus. This is an effective technique to manage respiratory distress resulting from Covid-19 and proven effective in field hospitals, rural settings, as well as ICU. Scalable solutions can be implemented to treat large patient volumes. www.oxygentreatmenthoods.comVideo courtesy Dr. Cesar Vargas
Helmet Ventilation made Simple for NIV during Covid-19 Oceans of Opportunity 2020-10-28 | This short video provides an overview of helmet/hooded non-invasive ventilation using the Subsalve Oxygen Treatment Hood coupled with CPAP as a cost-effective means to manage respiratory distress among large populations. More information can be found at www.oxygentreatmenthoods.com.
Covid-19 Response | Subsalve Oxygen Treatment Hood Oceans of Opportunity 2020-04-23 | Lombardi and Subsalve USA team up to take on the Covid-19 fight with the development and production of an oxygen treatment hood for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV). This technology is very, very new in the US though has been used successfully in Italy for decades. Hooded NIPPV has proven to reduce required intubations by 20-40% according to studies at the University of Chicago. This product is a true 'gift from the sea'. www.oxygentreatmenthoods.com
RD1 oxygen rebreather trials at Ft. Wetherill Oceans of Opportunity 2019-07-25 | Dr. Win Burleson (NYU) and Ken Yip (CityU Hong Kong) conduct a try dive using the RD1 oxygen rebreather at Ft. Wetherill in Jamestown, RI. The RD1 is designed by Lombardi Undersea LLC and purpose-built for shallow water scientific and husbandry work.
DPV Tool Box Oceans of Opportunity 2019-06-23 | Early pool test for ballast and buoyancy of our Diver Propulsion Vehicle extension pieces designed to carry various instrumentation payloads. tests conducted at UCONN Avery Point.
Solomon Islands 3D Oceans of Opportunity 2019-06-23 | Some behind the scenes from the making of 'Creatures of Light'. Proved to be a tough dive - sub deployment in essentially bluewater, while assisting Ken Corben filming 5K3D rig.
Ocean Space Habitat - Portsmouth Rhode Island Oceans of Opportunity 2019-06-20 | An experimental deployment of the Ocean Space Habitat in Portsmouth, RI with NYU Professor Win Burleson. The dive demonstrated ease of deployment with limited topside support, and dependence on the life support payload.
Rebreather Day 1 - oxygen rebreather demo at Seekonk High School Oceans of Opportunity 2019-06-20 | Lombardi demos the 'Rebreather Day 1' oxygen rebreather at a Seekonk High School marine science class discover scuba program. No bubbles, no troubles.
Matt Johnston Diving a Dream, 10 Year Anniversary Oceans of Opportunity 2019-06-20 | Matt Johnston, the world's first ventilator dependent diver visits the History of Diving Museum to recount the 10 yer anniversary of his history making dives in the Florida Keys. www.divingadream.org
Xploration 2050 | Humans Adapt Oceans of Opportunity 2015-10-26 | Lombardi describes recent efforts in portable underwater habitat development to create a novel undersea workspace and experience. Program aired on Fox TV’s ‘Xploration 2050’ on October 24, 2015 with an episode focus on human adaptation and habitation within novel spaces.
Kat O Fish Raft Ocean Space Habitat Demonstration Oceans of Opportunity 2015-09-21 | Lombardi deploys a Gen II Ocean Space Habitat at the City University of Hong Kong's Kat O Island Research Fish Raft for integrated mulltitrophic aquaculture research. The Gen II system incorporates dedicated life support, making the system a dependent tool for the diver.Produced by Raymond Man.
Xploration 2050 | WearableTech Oceans of Opportunity 2015-09-21 | Michael Lombardi describes the value of the Exosuit ADS for future manned scientific exploration. Program aired on Fox TV's 'Xploration 2050' on September 19, 2015.
Stephen J. Barlow Mission Announced | Scientific American Oceans of Opportunity 2015-04-23 | The American Museum of Natural History announces that the Stephen J. Barlow Expedition will take place as a partnership between AMNH, the John B. Pierce Laboratory at Yale University, and the J.F. White Contracting Company. The project's objective is to investigate the mesopelagic environment for novel bioluminescent displays that may shed light on discovery of novel biologics to advance neuroscience imaging. The announcement results in considerable public appeal.
WHOI Scientists Prepare for 2014 Return to Antikythera Oceans of Opportunity 2015-04-23 | Lombardi drafts and gains approval for a Technical Diving International (TDI) training program for the Exosuit ADS, setting a precedent that ADS may be considered a mode of diving rather than manned vehicle. The first Exosuit training program is implemented at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and prepares a dive team for forthcoming work at the Bronze Age wreck site of Antikythera in Greece.
Stephen J. Barlow Mission Announced | Marvel Comics Oceans of Opportunity 2015-04-23 | The American Museum of Natural History announces that the Stephen J. Barlow Expedition will take place as a partnership between AMNH, the John B. Pierce Laboratory at Yale University, and the J.F. White Contracting Company. The project's objective is to investigate the mesopelagic environment for novel bioluminescent displays that may shed light on discovery of novel biologics to advance neuroscience imaging. The announcement results in considerable public appeal.
