In his quest to promote and expand the programme, Tony flew halfway across the world to Vancouver to be part of an ACEP launch. He addressed North American corporates, media and other conservation groups. It was a fruitful trip and now serious talks about a partnership are under way with the Vancouver Aquarium.
The launch was held at the Vancouver Aquarium and Tony says it was an impressive display which included guests watching a demonstration of Deepworker, a submersible developed by the Vancouver-based Nuytco Research and piloted by world-renowned oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle.