From Commitment to Fieldwork
A disciplined portfolio of initiatives aligned to our three program areas. Each project advances through defined partners, field requirements, and measures of impact.
American Exceptionalism
Preparing a 37-meter expeditionary vessel to support scientific research, cultural preservation, technology evaluation, education and humanitarian missions in remote maritime environments.
American Exceptionalism
Identifying and supporting practical technologies — including communications, water, power, mapping, and remote sensing — that can strengthen resilience while respecting local ownership and knowledge.
Archaeology
Building qualified partnerships for responsible underwater archaeology, remote survey and the documentation of maritime history, with conservation and host-nation collaboration built into mission design.
August 2026 Field Campaign — The expedition seeks the Gottfried, lost in the Elbe River in 1822 while carrying approximately 150 tonnes of Egyptian antiquities.
View expedition proposalExpedition Leader & Archaeologist — Ten years of field leadership, more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, ESA Principal Investigator, and more than ten Explorers Club Flag Expeditions.
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Global Endeavors
Developing locally informed projects that draw on decades of regional experience and relationships, with an emphasis on community resilience, cultural preservation, and responsible access.
Global Endeavors
Supporting maritime, archaeological, and community-led initiatives across island and coastal environments where distance, logistics, and climate pressures create persistent barriers.
Global Endeavors
Exploring partnerships centered on cultural documentation, archaeological inquiry, and community priorities across historically significant and operationally challenging landscapes.
Philanthropic support allows Five Oceans to mobilize people, platforms, and technology around defined missions with durable local value.
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