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Where Are They Now? Film Stars From The Past 10 Years: Part One

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 sets new world record

Lisa Blair Sets The World Record For Solo Sailing Around New Zealand

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 ...
Happy World Ocean Day!

8 Creative Ways to Celebrate World Oceans Day This June 8th

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

Breaking News: Lisa Blair Sets New Speed Solo Sailing World Record From Australia to New Zealand.

Lisa has become the fastest and first female to sail completely solo and unassisted from Australia to New Zealand.
Lisa Blair Sails the World, Attempting two new World Records

Embarking on the Next Adventure with Lisa Blair: Attempting Two New World Records

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, ...
Tess sorting through Ocean Debris on Stinson Beach, California by Maya Pisciotto

Tess Felix: Transforming Ocean Debris into Art that Speaks Volumes

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 ...
'The Sanctuary', Photo Credit: Tim Brown

Filmmaker Interview: Tim Brown on “The Sanctuary”

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 ...
Scientists Discover how Whales Sing Their songs

Whale Song Mystery Uncovered: Scientists Have Just Discovered ‘How’ Baleen Whales Sing Their Songs

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 ...
Photo credit: Dean Koopman

Get a Glimpse of Lisa Blair’s Solo Sail of Antarctica and Her Mission for Climate Action Now

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 ...
How to keep your snorkel goggles fog- free

6 TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR SNORKEL MASK FOG- FREE FOREVER

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 ...
'Manta Ray' Image by Andre Kaim

MANTA RAYS: 10 FASCINATING FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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. ...
'Manta Ray Dance' by Andre Rerekura and Anouska Freedman for Ocean Film Festival 2024

MANTA RAY ‘DANCE’ CHOSEN AS THE 2024 OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL TOUR IMAGE

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 ...
'Swell' By Liz Clark

 7 OF THE BEST MUST- READ BOOKS FOR OCEAN LOVERS

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

DIVE INTO WORLD OCEANS DAY WITH THIS EPIC LINEUP OF FREE OCEAN FILMS

‘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 ...

TURTLE RESILIENCE: JENNIFER GILBERT’S 23- YEAR JOURNEY TO SAVE ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES IN CAIRNS

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, ...

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH FILMMAKER STE EVERINGTON

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 ...

RICHARD BARNES: THE FIRST PERSON TO KAYAK SOLO, UNSUPPORTED AND WITHOUT STOPS FROM AUSTRALIA TO NEW ZEALAND.

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 ...

THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF ANDREW ENGLISCH: BECOMING A WORLD FIRST

“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 ...

FIRST GLIMPSE OF NEW SIGNATURE IMAGE FOR OCEAN FILM FESTIVAL 2023

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 ...

8 FACTS ABOUT DOLPHINS YOU DIDN’T KNOW

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 ...

6 MARINE CREATURES THAT INSPIRED BLOCKBUSTER HORROR FILMS

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 ...

BREAKING RECORDS WITH LISA BLAIR

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 ...

6 INTRIGUING FACTS ABOUT POLAR BEARS

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 ...

6 OCEAN PHOTOGRAPHERS TO FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM

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 ...

HOW TO CHOOSE REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN

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 ...

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