MarineBio Blog
Sharing the latest important news and media involving marine life, conservation and Science...
Latest Conservation News
Fight For Our Reef
Our latest work is very much a labour of love, a homage to the Great Barrier Reef with a message for a worthy cause. Proudly presented in association with the Australian Marine Conservation Society.
A Perfect Planet
Join David Attenborough to discover how diverse forces work together to keep our planet in perfect balance. A Perfect Planet is an awe-inspiring exploration of Earth’s power and fragility.
I Am Greta
A force of nature indeed. I Am Greta premieres on November 13. ABOUT I AM GRETA: The story of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is told through compelling, never-before-seen footage in this intimate documentary from Swedish director Nathan Grossman.
“Why there is hope that the world’s coral reefs can be saved”
From coral farming to 3D printing, scientists are using novel methods to save a vital part of our ecosystem For most of us, the colourful, otherworldly marinescapes of coral reefs are as remote as the alien landscapes of the moon.
A Life on Our Planet
In this unique feature documentary, titled David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet, the celebrated naturalist reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime and the devastating changes he has seen.
Latest Species News
Rolling in the Deep – #19 – Solomon Islands
The 'Rolling in the Deep' series takes us to the beautiful reefs of Solomon Islands. This beautiful destination has a little bit for everyone. Reefs, Fish, Critters, Wrecks, and topside cultural experiences. I hope you enjoy the short film. Please comment on what you like, and certainly feel free to share.
Shark with Steve Backshall
Steve Backshall, a naturalist and shark expert, gets us closer to sharks in a new groundbreaking 3-part series. This global journey will take us to the remotest parts of our planet, from the sun-drenched tropics to the mysterious depths of our oceans.
La Ballena Franca (The Right Whale)
A hymn to nature, a cinematographic poem. Directed by Kevin Zaouali and produced by Santiago Sainz-Trápaga and Kevin Zaouali. Argentina (2018).
RAJA AMPAT, West Papua 2020
Best of Season 3 (4k): “5 months of amazing diving in the World’s most biodiverse reefs. Hundreds of hours spent underwater capturing the essence of another remarkable season in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Filmed and edited by Marcelo Johan Ogata”
2020: A Blackwater Odyssey
“Check out our latest short film of Blackwater diving in Anilao. A big thank you to Mike Bartick at Crystal Blue Resort, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines for the Blackwater Diving Logistics! Shot with the Canon 1DX MKII in a Nauticam Housing.
Latest Science News
Foraminifera: Hard on The Outside, Squishy on the Inside
We're going fossil hunting for Foraminifera! From beaches, to the ocean floor, to the foundation of the Egyptian pyramids, Forams are everywhere!
Trying to Make Sense of This Overwhelming World
The goal of phylogenetic trees is to track the organisms we know of through their place in evolution. Another great video about the microcosmos by the wizards at Journey to the Microcosmos
Planet Ocean from the ISS
A breathtaking view of our Planet Ocean from the ISS (International Space Station)… must watch fullscreen, change quality setting (gear icon) to at least 1440p60HD if you have a fast connection :-)
WHOI and BBC Blue Planet Live
WHOI’s world-class ocean science and technology featured on BBC’s Blue Planet Live March 24, 27, 28, and 31 (broadcasting on BBC One in the UK).
Sealab
“On a February day in 1969, off the shore of northern California, a US Navy crane carefully lowered 300 tons of metal into the Pacific Ocean. The massive tubular structure was an audacious feat of engineering — a pressurized underwater habitat, complete with science labs and living quarters for an elite group of divers who hoped to spend days or even months at a stretch living and working on the ocean floor."
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