Brylske, Alex: - Dr. Alex Brylske is a self-described "story-teller for the
ocean." Over his 40-year career he has written hundreds of articles, curricula
and books that have influenced education in both the scuba industry and the
marine conservation community. During the 1980s, Alex was the educational
program development manager for PADI, where he designed and wrote many of the
programs and materials used around the world today to train divers of all
levels. During his tenure as Professor of Marine Science and Technology at the
College of the Florida Keys he conceived and taught numerous field-based courses
on coral reef ecology, conservation, management, restoration, and assessment
while serving as the institution's Diving Safety Officer. Alex's numerous
honors include NOAA's Walter B. Jones Memorial Excellence Award for Ocean and
Coastal Resource Management and the 2012 DAN Rolex Diver of the Year, one of
the most prestigious awards in diving.