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Galapagos Sea Life

Wednesday, 12 April 2017

When people think of the Galapagos their mind almost certainly picture the strange and unusual animals of the islands – the ones which live on them rather than in the sea around them.

Here, however, Darek Sepiolo has put together some remarkable footage of the animal life in the sea around the Galapagos islands.

It is, quite simply, a work of art. I was utterly mesemerised by this video.

You can completely lose yourself looking at these amazing example of sea life, including rays, sharks, turtles, sea lions, penguins, and even a whale shark. Very cool.

The Not So Silent World

Saturday, 2 July 2016

This undersea footage is unusual because the makers, Seasick Productions, have decided to add sound effects to it. The result is startling – we are so used to hearing, well, nothing in particular, when it comes to underwater filming that this gives the realm beneath the waves a new dimension. So, turn up your speakers, full screen this video and enjoy!

Watch a Tiger Shark Attack a Turtle

Saturday, 8 November 2014

This is extremely rare footage and was captured this year by the Undersea Hunter Crew. The video might upset you if you are fond of turtles but you have to admire the little guy – he does everything in his power to get away, ducking and diving and trying to outmaneuver the shark.

Whether or not he gets away, you will have to watch this amazing video to the end.

Komodo: Rolling in the Deep

Saturday, 28 June 2014

Mention the name Komodo and most people would associate it with the home of the largest lizard on the planet. Yet this fascinating and mysterious island has a reef, here captured by Dustin Adamson. It is a place teeming with life and here the footage is shot wide so you can get a truly panoramic impression of this undersea universe. Go grab your beverage of choice, sit back, relax and let the beauty roll over you.

Beneath the Surface

Saturday, 17 November 2012

This is a beautifully made piece of film by Sarosh Jacob. It captures life beneath the surface in a number of places throughout the world, starting with Bonaire and a mesmerizing school of fish. Next we go on to the Cayman Islands and its beautiful coral alongside the Kittiwake shipwreck. From there it is on to Socorro, Mexico and we get to see dolphins and whale sharks: next to Iceland and the Silfra Rift and lagoon. Finally we go to the Philippines, and witness clownfish anemone, schooling jacks, turtle and Palau to see the amazing sight that is Jellyfish Lake.

It is an almost bewildering array of animals and habitats. It is also for those of you who have emailed in specifically asking for more marine life and environments to be featured on Ark in Space. You’re quite right – over 70% of the planet is covered by water!

Life in the Blue - Remarkable HD Footage

Sunday, 17 July 2011

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.

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