Paul Kruse is a retired marine biologist with extensive experience in field research and experimentation. He also has earned bachelors and masters degrees in biology.

During a career devoted to science, Mr. Kruse served on research vessels, often spending weeks offshore at a time, and also served in marine labs throughout the Caribbean. His work involved conservation and preservation of endangered species.

His love of nature and the outdoors has always included a fascination with the sky and with astronomy. From starry Caribbean nights to observation of space travel and major astronomical events, space has always been an academic and personal interest.

He is currently enjoying retirement in beautiful Naples, Florida, where he continues to enjoy the beauty, fresh air, and marine life, not to mention the night skies, of South Florida.