Determined!

Juvenile Lemon Shark: super cute - source.

I just love this clip of that little juvenile Lemon.
Source - Enjoy!

Biopixel Shark Promo - epic!

That's how you do it!

Remember BBC 's Shark?

Overall, I was rather underimpressed - but my favorite scenes were the aerial shot of a GWS catching a Sea Lion, and then the chapters with the reef-walking Epaulette Shark and the aggressively mimic Tasseled Wobbegong. Turns out that the latter two were both filmed by Richard Fitzpatrick who on top of being an excellent researcher is also a top notch multi-awarded underwater shooter with his own production house, Biopixel - and as with all truly exceptional people, nobody could be more knowledgeable, professional and yet humble!

Here is his 2015 Shark portfolio.

This is real natural history imaging, requiring heaps of skills, perseverance, patience, knowledge and yes, plenty of luck too. Compare that to the contrived and pedestrian fare that is regularly being dished out by Shark Week and you'll understand why I love the former and rather loathe the latter!

Anyway - enjoy!

Spring Sea, Revillagigedo!

The Revillagigedo Archipelago is Shark diving heaven. Go there with GSD member Nautilus! Source.

And talking of Pelagic Life.

This is masterful as always.
Enjoy!

Socorro - epic!

Source.

Watch this.



Simply amazing!
Better go there as fast as you can because like everywhere else, things are far from being good (click on See More)!

Enjoy!

Flying Devil Rays - Video!

Source.

Wow what a spectacle!
Enjoy!

A tale of two Atolls!

Juvenile Galapagos Shark, by Thomas Peschak. Source.

Great job!
Watch.

Story here, in depth coverage here.

Which once again goes to prove that it is possible to enjoy excellent Shark media without having to endure the stupid clap trap, gratuitous drama and narcissistic self promotion of those media whores!

Kudos!

Howard - Isla Mujeres!

Betcha this is an old pic from the 80ies, when Howard would find these gigantic WS off Cabo San Lucas! Source.

Wonderful stuff!

The man is still unmatched.

And did you notice those Mantas - may this be Andrea's third hitherto undescribed species?

Be it as it may - enjoy!

Trophic Cascade - Wolves and Rivers!

Source.

Really, really nice!
Story here, in reverse here, paper here!

Enjoy!



And the Sharks?
Re-read this and this!

Spot the Octopus!

Source - click for detail!

Awesome!

Story here.
Enjoy!

Pelagic BRUV!

Will eat anything! Source.

Awesome!

And further proof that them Tigers are really all the same!

Enjoy!

I want one!

Development and validation of a mid-water baited stereo-video technique for investigating pelagic fish assemblages. Recorded as part of a scientific research project conducted by the Department of Fisheries and the University of Western Australia.

Details here!

EunJae Im - very nice!

Source.

Great footage!

I've been very lucky to dive a lot of amazing place this year. 
This is short compilation of some footage from 2012. 
Shot on Canon 7D and 5D Mark III in Nauticam.

EunJae's website is here.
Enjoy!

Insane Cabo - for Lupo!

Sailfish by Lupo

Great Video!
Reminds me of an email my friend the Lupodiver sent me after bait balling with Sailfish!

So this is for you Lupo.
Enjoy!

Mark Montocchio - Panama Black!

Click for detail!

After the Blue and the Sail, here comes the Black!
Marc Montocchio has done it again and being his usual brilliant storyteller self, he narrates his experience both in a blog post and in this behind-the-scenes video.

Enjoy!

Ice Fishing!

Love the creativity - and the skills are impressive!

Enjoy!



H/T: Cristina. Grazie!

Shades of Grey - awesome!!!

Shades of Grey - you must click on this and then view it in full screen!

Mark Montocchio has done it again!
This is simply breathtaking photography and once again, he has posted an equally stellar Getting the Shot video.

What can I say, the man is amazing!
Enjoy - and you will!



And here's the Marlin shot, One Second!

And now for something really beautiful!

I'm sure you need a break after so many gloomy posts!

So there: fantastic cinematography and a testament to Howard's unparalleled skills.
In his words, I created this video several years ago as a subtle indictment of over-fishing and gill nets. It was captured exclusively on HDCAM with a Sony 900 camera. Original music is by Alan Williams.

Enjoy!

Gordon Ramsay on Shark Finning!

David is absolutely right: this is perfect.
The critics may say what they want: at least in my book, Gordon is now firmly established as a Good Man.
His Shark Bait is highly compelling, informative (and factually correct!) and moving, without ever sliding into the all-too-frequent larmoyant drama, and he as a person comes across as being totally genuine, committed and full of humanity and empathy.
Now this is a great way of translating one's celebrity status into meaningful action on the ground!
I am truly impressed - and lemme tellya, impressing me aint easy!

Kudos also to Channel 4 for championing sustainable seafood and for a great follow up with background information and links to important NGOs.

And lastly, David: best of luck buddy, you're a brave man - but we knew that already!
Sponsors: please give this a thought!

Here is the whole program, all 45 minutes of it.
Enjoy!








PS Patric's take here - fully agree of course!

Absolutely awesome Video!

Hat tip: Outdoors, action and adventure!

Awesome Video!

Forget the detractors - this is what is happening!

Once again, excellent work by the BBC!

This, I believe, is a must-see.
It is about the recently completed Census of Marine Life, Climate Change and Ocean Acidification, and Overfishing - all the stuff anybody interested in marine conservation needs to know about.
This could have very easily precipitated into utter gloom and doom but as always with the BBC, it is a compelling presentation featuring the usual amazing footage and fantastic editing.

Lean back, relax and enjoy!

Marc Montocchio - getting the Shot!

Winning image by Marc Montocchio

Just got the following e-mail.

If you don't know Marc Montocchio, you should.
He taught us most of what we know about underwater photography and remains our inspiration. Check out this footage of Marc going to shoot the Blue Marlin and getting chased out the water by the sharks! His underwater pics are incredible and he has been published in National Geographic.
Check out his website.

I did and all I can say is WOW!
The guy's got Talent - and one mighty pair of cojones!
As to how one manages to capture the shot, here's a great look behind the scenes - inclusive of a couple of feisty Sharks, possibly Silkies (could however be Galapagos, too). And I concur with Marc: had they managed to get him, it would not have been a case of mistaken identity!
Enjoy!



Thanks to the wussy-man for the heads-up!