James Alicea

Title: Hunting Oceans

Association, Company, Affiliations: Scubatech, Divepros

Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Your favorite quote: The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

Your message or mission statement: What does the ocean mean to you? She is my provider. My peace and beauty in an ugly and tumultuous world. A haven where my mind body and soul can be at peace. In return I have and will always continue to protect her.

Your latest endeavors and where they take place: My efforts continue on the management of invasive species. I am also in pursuit of a path towards SCUBA instructor in order to facilitate the growth of future hunters and protectors of the oceans.

What efforts are you most proud of? Working with fishing cooperatives in other countries to establish a commercial lionfish industry, as well as helping equip divers in remote locations in South America and the Caribbean.

Anything else you’d like us to know? I am always about leaning from different people. We all have something we can share. I am based out of Fort Walton Beach Florida and welcome anyone to contact me if they are in need of a dive buddy.