Vincent R. Marcucci was born and raised along the Caloosahatchee River in Southwest Florida, where coral reefs, springs, and swamps fostered his deep connection with nature. He began his career as a broadcast journalist in his teens, gaining early experience in listening and production. Marcucci's passion for outdoor education grew during his time as an adventure trip leader and farmhand at the University of Central Florida.

His curiosity about human perspectives led him on solo backpacking journeys through Jordan and Indonesia, where he practiced languages and volunteered as a media producer and team-building instructor. Over the years, Marcucci has lived low-budget and low-impact lifestyles out of a pickup truck, tent, backpack, boat, and by campfire under the stars.

His documentaries Split Oak (2019), Tales of Sunshine: Florida EcoStories (2022), and Garden of the Glades (2025) explore the intersection of humans and nature.

Now based in New York City, Vincent continues to practice his craft as an artist while working with children of all ages through the NYC Department of Education. If you know a way to get him out of the concrete jungle and onto a marine research vessel, please REACH OUT!