James Delgado
My life has been defined by a quest to learn about the past and to share what I have learned with others. As a maritime archaeologist who works around the globe, I’ve spent decades in the fascinating world of underwater exploration.
I’ve been privileged to host the popular television show The Sea Hunters for five years, was Executive Director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum for 15 years, and was Executive Director and then President of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) from 2006-2010, before beginning my tenure as Director of the Maritime Heritage Program for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.