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5 Best Tips for Underwater Photography: Capture the Magic Beneath the Waves

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The ocean is a realm of endless wonder—teeming with vibrant marine life, dazzling coral reefs, and mesmerising plays of light and shadow. For ocean lovers, capturing these underwater treasures is a dream come true. But underwater photography isn’t as simple as snapping a picture on land—it requires skill, patience, and the right equipment. Whether you’re […]

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Behind the Lens: Nolan Grose’s Journey from Land to Sea

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From the landlocked mountains of Colorado to the crashing waves of the North Shore, filmmaker Nolan Grose’s path to ocean storytelling is anything but conventional. His journey into filmmaking began with a Canon ZR65 (circa 2003 camcorder) from his grandmother and a fascination with his grandfather’s “creepy darkroom” – a heritage of visual storytelling that

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Diving Deep With Todd Thimios: Underwater Adventures, Photography, and His New Book Ultimate Dive Sites

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Join us as we sit down with photographer Todd Thimios, author of the book Ultimate Dive Sites, which just launched in January 2025. We chat about his career as a dive guide on the yachts of billionaires; what it’s like to pilot a sub down to 1,000 metres; and how he’s balancing his new role

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The Kelp Crisis: How Sea Urchins Are Wreaking Havoc in Southern Australia

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Don’t have time to read? Listen to the Podcast instead Imagine a vast underwater forest, its tall, swaying kelp providing a home for fish, lobsters, and other marine creatures. Now, imagine it being replaced by a barren, lifeless underwater desert. This isn’t the plot of an ocean-themed disaster movie—it’s happening right now in the waters

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From Perth to the Atlantic: Four Aussie Women Set to Tackle the World’s Toughest Row

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For those of us who live and breathe the ocean, there’s something magnetic about its raw power and endless horizon. Now, four intrepid women from Perth are preparing to embrace that power in one of the most challenging maritime adventures imaginable: rowing 4,800 kilometres across the Atlantic Ocean in the World’s Toughest Row. The team,

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Chasing Waves and Wild Moments: Photographer Guy Williment’s Guide to Australia’s South Coast

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In a world where we are constantly chasing the next adventure, Australia’s coastline remains a frontier of raw, untamed beauty. Through the lens of Guy Williment, a Northern Beaches photographer who has turned his passion for the ocean into a career, we discover south coast surf spots and get inspired for adventures in 2025. Tell

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From Sand Dunes to Silver Screen: The Elephants of Avalon

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Whales… Dolphin… Seagulls…. When asked what animals you are likely to see at your local beach these are the typical answers you might expect. Elephants – not so much! While volunteering at the Avalon Beach Surf Club, Jae Morrison was surprised to learn from one of the local legends that elephants once grazed on the

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Dive Into These: The Ultimate Reading List for Ocean Enthusiasts

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The ocean has long captured human imagination, from its mysterious depths to its teeming surface waters. Whether you’re a marine biology enthusiast, an adventurous reader, or simply someone who finds peace in the sound of waves, this curated reading list will take you on a journey through both real and imagined seas. Non-Fiction A fascinating

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The Story Behind Our 2025 Signature Image: A Gentle Giant’s Playdate

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Sometimes the most extraordinary moments in ocean photography aren’t meticulously planned – they’re gifted to us by the sea itself. This year’s signature image, featuring a massive sperm whale calf and acclaimed freediver Marianne Aventurier, captures one such serendipitous encounter that showcases the mesmerising underwater choreography for which she has become renowned, with her latest film premiering at this year’s Ocean Film Festival.

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

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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 of our favourite films and contacted the people for a catch up! They were all super excited to hear from their favourite Ocean loving community. If you have been with is from the beginning, have fun reminiscing on the years. If you’re joining us for the first time, enjoy reading some epic stories about some incredible people!

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