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The Roger Revelle Perpetual Award is given annually to a San Diegan who has made a significant contribution to man’s ability
to coexist with the marine environment. It is intended to recognize not only scientists, but individuals from academia,
industry, the military, recreation and philanthropy who take the initiative in helping to resolve ocean issues and to
encourage stewardship of ocean resources.
The award is
named for the late Dr. Roger Revelle, a past director of
Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the impetus behind
the founding of the University of California San Diego.
The
recipient's name is placed on the perpetual award. The
trophy consists of a hand-carved wooden Garibaldi and
associated habitat mounted on a pedestal trophy base. The
sea life sculptures were carved by internationally renowned
marine artist Bob Berry.
The San Diego Oceans Foundation is pleased to award the 2006 Roger Revelle Award to Dick Long in recognition for his contributions
to man's capacity to explore the ocean, with concern for the quality of the environment.
Dicks fascination with the ocean directed him to develop his underwater skills leading him into scuba diving, and then equipment design
at his dive shop in San Diego. After exposure to the Bering Sea on a Navy project and Sea Lab II, Dick developed a successful hot-water
suit which allowed greater capabilities for science, the U.S. Navy, offshore oil and other commercial divers. He was a founder of NAUI
(National Association of Underwater Instructors) in 1960, and has been a long-time consultant to government and industry on ocean
technology and safe diving procedures.
After learning about the successful Canadian artificial reef project off Vancouver Island, Dick saw a great opportunity for San Diego,
and led the San Diego Oceans Foundation in a multi-year, over 7000 man-hour volunteer effort to sink the Yukon off Mission Beach. The
Yukon set the standard for the preparation, location and monitoring for all ship-to-reefs projects in the world.
Dick's experience with so many aspects of maritime operations helped give him a deep appreciation of the need to protect the ocean
environment. Recognizing that a community-wide effort is needed to achieve that goal, as President of SDOF he led the effort to get
things done. His enthusiastic leadership, commitment, and concern for others attracted excellent members for the SDOF Board of Directors
to perpetuate these efforts.
Dick has received many awards for diving safety, education and innovation. SDOF is proud to present its Roger Revelle Award to him for
his contributions in promoting the understanding and use of San Diego's ocean waters.
Dick will be honored at the Oceans Benefit Dinner on Saturday, September 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Scripps Institution of Oceanography's
Chester W. Nimitz Marine Facility in Point Loma. Tickets are $60 per person and include dinner aboard the R/V Roger Revelle followed by
dancing on the Pier. It is a rare occasion to have the R/V Revelle in port and Scripps is delighted to support this special event of the
San Diego Oceans Foundation. There will be a silent auction and raffle as well.
To purchase tickets or to read more about the event, please click here!
More on Roger Revelle: http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/archives/siohstry/revelle-biog.html
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Roger Revelle Honorees
2005 Mrs. Leigh Taylor Johnson
2004 San Diego's Think Blue Team:
Ernie Anderson, Karen Henry, Deborah Castillo
2003 Mr. John Robertus
2002 Captain, Charles Bishop (ret)
2001 Mr. James R. Stewart
2000 Dr. Walter H. Munk
1999 Dr. Andreas Rechnitzer
1998 Mr. Arthur DeFever
1997 Mr. Milton Shedd
1996 Dr. James Joseph
1995 Mr. Frank Powell
1994 Mr. F. Seth Brown
1993 Mr. Robert Fletcher
1992 Mr. Peter Seligman
1991 Dr. Joy Zedler
1990 Dr. John Hunter
1989 Dr. Edward Goldberg
1988 Dr. William Evans
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