Material Choice & Impact
What happens to a dive weight in the ocean? From corrosion rates to marine ecosystem effects, my research examines the complex interactions between diving equipment materials and aquatic environments. I study how material choices impact human health, marine life, and environmental sustainability across the complete lifecycle of dive weights.
▶ Materials
Form & Function
A dive weight's shape determines its use. Its geometry defines everything from belt compatibility to corrosion rates, while material properties constrain possible forms. I explore the space of possible dive weight forms, seeking designs that are both more functional and more sustainable.
▶ Form & Function
Environmental Research
How do dive weights impact aquatic environments? From material degradation to ecosystem effects, I study the consequences of dive weight choices. This research seeks to understand both immediate and cumulative effects of different materials and designs in a variety of diving environments.
▶ Environmental Research
Sea Bottle Network
What happens to dive weights after they leave my hands? The Sea Bottle Network tracks the journey of non-lead dive weights across time and space, creating a living document of their environmental impact and lifecycle. This open platform connects divers, designers, and researchers in the pursuit of understanding and improving our relationship with diving environments.
▶ Sea Bottle Network
Design Laboratory
Lead-free diving doesn't have one solution - it has many. Beyond my manufactured weights, I document designs using everyday materials like coins, stainless steel shot, and natural materials. Each approach offers different benefits and trade-offs, showing how divers can move away from lead in a way that best matches their own needs and resources.
▶ Design Laboratory
