The BBC has been making nature documentaries for over half a century so it isn’t any real surprise that they have some of the best shots of life in the oceans that you could see. Their
Life in the Blue collection portrays an astonishing selection of submarine species in their most natural surroundings.
It was filmed with the remarkable visual invention and skill of a feature film or advert, with perfect composition and lighting, all while trying to keep the animals unaware of the camera's presence.
I can’t help but think that some of the sharks, at least, were aware of the presence of the cameramen in these clips – and I am not sure I am that envious of their job, either! However,
Life in the Blue was filmed by one of the most renowned oceanic cinematographers in the world and these are its hand-picked gems.
