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Books The Once and Future Ocean: N, American Sea Writing: A, 3, On a painted ocean, A time piece | ||
Peter Neill is the current Director of the World Ocean Observatory and a graduate of Stanford University. Previously President of the South Street Seaport Museum from 1985-2005, Neill has always maintained an interest in the future of the oceans. In addition to being an author and editor for American Sea Writing: a literary anthology, Neill is also a regular contributor for a blog on the Huffington Post.
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Neill has always been a strong proponent of maritime education. During his time at the South Street Seaport Museum, he devoted a third of the museum's budget to the New York City schools, and presently is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Ocean Classroom Foundation.
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Neill lives in Sedgwick, Maine, with his wife Mary Barnes, who is an artist and President of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust.