David, a lifelong resident of Miami, deeply loved the waters of Biscayne Bay and its vibrant coral reefs. David’s connection to the ocean began early; he was an avid boater from age six and had a lifelong passion for diving on coral reefs. His final resting place is at the Neptune Memorial Reef, where he is buried beneath a lion, a testament to his enduring connection to the sea.
This scholarship honors David’s legacy and love for the ocean and advances crucial research in preserving and understanding the coral reefs he cherished. This scholarship supports graduate students conducting cutting-edge coral reef research, particularly through advanced mapping technologies like the University of Miami’s Helicopter Observation Platform (HOP).
