We returned to Isla Mujeres for our 4th season of sailfish action aboard the Lilly M and Andrea M of Keen M International. Captains Anthony, Rogelio and David did an outstanding job as usual. Despite challenging weather conditions and …
Oslob Philippines and the Whale Sharks
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the recently “discovered” Oslob, Philippines whale shark situation because of the feeding of the sharks that accompanies the tourism.
As with all things in life, there are many strong opinions and diverse …
The Dark Room
Warning – The following contains imagery that depicts the hard truth.
My soul was blackened. Where once I had seen light at the end of the tunnel, now there was only darkness engulfing me. How had mankind gone so far …
Tonga – Ocean Voice Great Whales
I just returned from several weeks of filming in the Kingdom of Tonga with my partner John Weller. We are working on a global project, The Ocean Voice Film Series, addressing conservation issues and strategies at all levels of the …
JASA-Blue Sphere Media-Wetpixel Mexico Whale Shark Aggregation – 2011
Jim Abernethy and I just wrapped up this years series of whale shark aggregation trips off Isla Mujeres, Mexico. As with they prior two years (see videos), this year was a home run with incredible in-water and topside activity …
Swimming with Tigers – Guy Harvey Magazine
Three ocean artists – a painter, a sculptor, and a photographer – recently set out together on a journey to the crystal clear waters of the Bahamas, teaming with sharks. Their mission: to share the beauty of sharks with the …
Shark Boat – Sanctuary Under Siege
Misool Eco Resort, located in Southeast Raja Ampat, operates a locally manned Ranger Patrol to enforce the boundaries of the 168 sq. mile Misool Conservation Area (MCA) and the recently established second MCA for the 150 sq. miles surrounding …
Hunting Mobulas of Misool
I just received an update from Marit at Misool Eco Resort in Raja Ampat. Looks like this year the anchovy shoals have arrived in full force. Feeding on them are squadrons of Mubula Rays, pelagic fish and sharks. I was …
Landscape Timelapse – Tetons
I just returned from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Fillm Festival. This bi-annual festival is probably the most significant gathering of wildlife and conservation filmmakers anywhere. Though I had very little time to enjoy the films featured at the festival, …
SEAL Sardine Run
This June we began work on a film about the Sardine Run. Incredible numbers of dolphins, sharks, cape gannets and whales converge on the Wild Coast during the Sardine Run. Ready to great them are a select group of people …