Dr. Nathaniel Hart had spent decades chasing questions only the ocean could answer. Coral reefs were his obsession, their bleaching patterns his life. To him, every dive was a pilgrimage. He believed the reef held secrets of survival and of humanity’s fragile tether to the planet’s future.
His crew respected his devotion. Students, volunteers, and old seafarers alike trusted him. Nathaniel inspired calm, even when storms raged or equipment failed. His voice carried both authority and warmth, a mix that steadied younger divers. Following him into the depths was more faith than duty.