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As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the ocean enthusiast in your life can be as vast an endeavour as the sea ...

In 2024 we celebrated eleven years of the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, so we decided to take a look through the archives of some ...

Lisa Blair has achieved a new record for solo monohull sailing, completing a course from Auckland to Auckland around New Zealand in 16 days and ...

We sure do love the ocean, and what better way to show our appreciation than by dedicating an entire day to celebrating it!

Lisa has become the fastest and first female to sail completely solo and unassisted from Australia to New Zealand.

After the exhilarating journey of watching Lisa Blair circumnavigating Antarctica, many are left wondering, "What's next for this unstoppable force of nature?" Well, buckle up, ...

In the realm where art intersects with environmental consciousness, Tess Felix stands as a unique force, weaving a tapestry of creativity and activism by transforming ...

Join us as we sit down with filmmaker Tim Brown, the visionary behind the compelling film "The Sanctuary”. We delve into the unique journey of ...

Hey ocean enthusiasts! Ready for some whale-sized news that will blow your mind (and your eardrums)? Scientists have just cracked the mysterious code behind the ...

In the realm of solo sailing, Lisa Blair stands as a beacon of courage and determination. Renowned for her remarkable feats at sea, Lisa's gripping ...

Are you tired of your snorkel mask fogging up and leaking, turning your underwater adventure into a frustrating experience? Fear not, fellow ocean enthusiasts! We’ve ...

Beneath the surface of the world’s oceans lies a realm of captivating marine life, and among the most majestic inhabitants are the enigmatic manta rays. ...

In the depths of the ocean, where mysteries abound and life takes on surreal forms, there exists a creature that embodies elegance, intelligence, and sheer ...

Get summer ready with six of the best must- read books for ocean lovers.

‘Under the Sea’ by Jeremy Bishop Celebrated on the 8th of June each year, this day provides an invaluable opportunity to honour, protect and celebrate ...

Jennifer Gilbert is a woman on a mission to save turtles! She is the co-founder of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC) in Queensland, Australia, ...

We love getting the inside scoop behind the stunning films that we screen at the Ocean Film Festival, and year after year we are amazed ...

After 67 days and 1636 kilometres, 61-year-old Richard Barnes is the first person to kayak unsupported with no stops from Hobart, Tasmania to Riverton, New ...

“One day on a chilly winter southerly wind after being out for 3 hours and clocking over 60kms, I gazed out at the horizon and ...

Imagine swimming with schools of fish in the great expansive ocean, diving in the world heritage Ningaloo Reef surrounded by whale sharks, manta rays and ...

SO YOU THINK YOU KNOW ALL ABOUT DOLPHINS?? At some stage in life, be it childhood or adulthood, dolphins are everyones favourite animal! These loveable ...

The ocean is full of weird and wonderful creatures, especially the unexplored depths.  Creatures like the Fangtooth and Anglerfish are the stuff nightmares are made ...

When Lisa Blair signed up for the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Race, there was just one problem: she didn’t have a boat. Neither that, nor the ...

Polar Bears are one of those mystical animals that leave most of us in awe! They reside mainly within the Arctic Circle which is one ...

Whether you’re looking to be inspired, looking for tips on how to take better photos of and in the ocean or you’re looking for that ...

GUIDE TO BEING BOTH SUNSAFE AND ‘REEF SAFE’ WITH YOUR SUNCREEN CHOICE We’ve been told to slip slop slap for as long as we can ...