2007

Holly Bourbon

Diving Safety Specialist, Marine Scientist, Conservationist

Holly Martel Bourbon is currently the Director of Dive Programs for the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD. In this position, Bourbon oversees all the occupational diving operations for the institution. This includes about 90 volunteer divers and 45-50 active staff divers. Prior to 2017, she was the Curator of Fishes/Diving Safety Officer. In this former role, she managed the fish, invertebrates, and elasmobranchs in the Aquarium's collection and oversaw all the Aquarium's diving programs including volunteer divers. From 1/2006-5/2012, she was the Diving Safety Officer/Biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries primarily focusing on research diving in local waters. Holly began her career as a diving marine scientist on the New England Aquarium dive team in 1985. She was a Senior Aquarist/DSO at New England Aquarium from 1987-2005. Holly has a long history of public service, developing innovative marine conservation and education programs utilizing her underwater expertise. Her deep commitment to the environment is evident through her work with various conservation groups such as REEF, the New England Aquarium, and as a member of the Bahama Conservation Group. She is a current member and former president of the Association of Dive Program Administrators, and an Associate member of the Boston Sea Rovers. Holly’s diversity is also evidenced through her educational and training work with divers, from beginners through the most advanced.

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