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		Melvyn Bowen Maritime History & Marine Science Extra-Master Mariner, MPhil., PhD.

Coming from:		Rotorua, NZ

Melvyn was born and raised in U.K., and completed his secondary education at the Haverfordwest Grammar School in Pembrokeshire. He commenced a career in the British Merchant Navy and after 10 years became a qualified Master Mariner before studying Nautical Sciences at the University of Wales. Following this, he went on to lecture in a range of maritime-science disciplines at several Universities and Polytechnics. He now lives in New Zealand and regularly talks about Maritime History on cruise ships.


		Bill Burgel Geology \| World Geography

Coming from:		Portland, Oregon USA

Bill Burgel is a geologist and oceanographer as well as a member of the Geological Society of America. He has studied in the Midwest, Intermountain-West, Pacific Northwest and Italy. He also has a background in the railroad industry. His grasp of geological principles is always updating as the science of geology is constantly changing and adapting as we learn new things about the earth. An accomplished speaker, Bill gives presentations to audiences large and small throughout the US on topics such as travelogues, geology and railroads.


		Julian Dowdeswell Environmental & Earth Sciences, Glaciers & Polar Exploration PhD, ScD, Polar Medal from HM The Queen

Coming from:		Bristol, North Somerset UK

Professor Julian Dowdeswell is recently retired professor of Physical Geography and Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute in the University of Cambridge. In a career of over 40 years he has taught in the universities of Aberystwyth, Bristol and Cambridge. He has written more than 400 scientific papers and 11 books. Since retirement, Julian, and his wife Evelyn, have travelled on cruise ships in both polar regions, the Mediterranean, Norway and US/Canadian waters giving guest lectures on a wide variety of environmental science topics, and, in the Arctic and Antarctic, on glaciers and ice sheets, polar exploration and polar art.


		Simon Hardern Military, Maritime and World Affairs Rear Admiral (Retired)

Coming from:		Alexandria, Virginia USA

Admiral Simon Hardern, a global citizen with vast knowledge and experiences, has lived in six countries and travelled to nearly 120 others. This diverse background shapes his information-rich presentations, reflecting a life of service defined by unique cultural opportunities and political intricacies. Simon served in the British Royal Navy for an impressive 34 years, holding key positions worldwide, commanding warships at three ranks and serving with NATO for 12 years. Simon's extensive professional background and commitment to global affairs make him truly exceptional presenter.


		Jack Hardy Destinations, History, and Marine Exploration BA-Univ. California, MS-Oregon State, PhD-Univ. of Washington

Coming from:		Portland, Oregon USA

Jack is a retired professor, historian, and underwater explorer. He has spoken on 75 different topics on more than 83 cruises around the world. His richly-illustrated talks focus on the history and culture of many popular cruise ship destinations. Also, as a diver and underwater photographer, other talks include regional marine life, ancient shipwrecks, and famous ocean explorers. He has published more than 100 research papers and several books. His research and exploration have taken him to 112 countries around the world.


		John Manka Naturalist, History, Marine Biology & Geology

Coming from:		Trenton, SC USA

When passengers return home they often share one of Ranger John Manka�s stories. As a career National Park Ranger, who worked in 15 national parks, and a cruise speaker, who has sailed around the world and to all seven continents, John has lived and collected the stories he interweaves into his well-researched and smartly illustrated programs. His varied topics include: wildlife and nature, geology and geography, historic events about the ports and countries, heroic explorers, surviving natural disasters, oceanography, and maritime history.


		Elisha Saffer Maritime History, Oceanography, History, Culture

Coming from:		West Palm Beach, Florida USA

Al�s background is a mixture of science, economics, technology and education. Al was an electronics instructor while in the U.S. Air Force, a Programing Instructor at New York University, and a Computer Systems Engineer and Instructor at IBM. Over a period of 10 summers Al has given a variety of enrichment lectures at Sunrise Senior College which is associated with the University of Maine. He has provided enrichment lectures on nine different cruises for four different cruise lines and his penchant for research enables him to give presentations across a wide range of subjects.


		Edwin Sobey The Ocean, Polar Zones & Coral Reefs

Coming from:		Redmond, Washington USA

Ed is an explorer, author, and former museum director. Holding a Ph.D. in oceanography, he has participated in two dozen research expeditions from the poles to the tropics. On his expeditions and travels Ed has taught or conducted research on all seven continents and three oceans, and visited 110 countries. Along the way he spent a winter in Antarctica, crossed the Pacific Ocean in a sailboat, studied whales from ocean kayaks, and explored natural wonders at every opportunity. Global encounters with whales, sea lions, sharks, and underwater treasure hunters have given Ed experiences that spark enthusiastic interest in his audiences.


		Harry M Strong Ocean science & Meteorology BS, MS, MPA, PSIA

Coming from:		Oak Hill, Fairfax USA

Harry M Strong worked for a nonprofit corporation for 38 years, spending the last 15 years supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Washington, D.C., addressing a broad range of environmental issues. He is the President of HMS Consulting, LLC, has been a special interest speaker and visiting scientist on numerous cruise ships, speaking on �Our One Ocean�. This series of talks is crafted to entertain, inform and educate the ship�s guests on various ocean topics, emphasizing that our �global society� has but �One Ocean� and we all share in its fruits, its opportunities, its problems, its heritage and its potential.


		Allan Thomas Oceanography BSc, NMSM, RAF(Rtd)

Coming from:		St. Columb Major, Cornwall UK

Allan joined the Royal Air Force in 1960 eventually becoming an Air Electronics Officer and aircraft captain serving on Maritime Patrol aircraft keeping an eye on the Soviet Navy, especially its submarine force. In 1993 Allan was seconded to the United States Navy where he qualified as a military oceanographer prior to taking command of operations at a joint US-UK Undersea Surveillance Facility. In his talks he describes undersea geology, historical oceanographic events, and marine animals: focussing on the waters that each cruise passes though accompanied by some amusing anecdotes from his Service days. He is also a qualified and accomplished Destination Presenter.


		Peter Varley Meteorology & Oceanography FRMetS CMet

Coming from:		Gosport, Hampshire UK

After gaining a degree in Physical Oceanography, Commander Varley spent three years undertaking research in underwater acoustics before joining the Royal Navy as an Instructor Officer specialising in meteorology and oceanography. Peter has forecast the weather onboard ships in the Norwegian Sea, the Mediterranean and the North and South Atlantic oceans. In 1995, Peter left the Royal Navy to run his own meteorological, oceanographic and training consultancy.