Pacific Ocean underwater cinematographer

2 years ago
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While diving in the Pacific Ocean almost 300 nautical miles from Colombia’s shore, underwater and Pristine Seas observed waters rich in pelagic nudibranchs, jellyfish, siphonophores, and ctenophores. These unique plankton feed on the nutrients that accompany the upwelling of deep water by wind and current .THE documented countless whale sharks the world over, but it's the 50-foot-long, bus-size pregnant females of the Galápagos he finds the most mesmerizing. This one emerged ghostlike from the depths and slowed down just long enough for him to film the remoras hitching a ride on her tail before she vanished back into the darkness. Follow and @SeaLegacy as they continue pushing for expanded marine protections in the Galápagos and worldwide. recently concluded a nine-month expedition to the Bahamas, where he and the @SeaLegacy team worked to build awareness of the value that a healthy marine environment can provide. The region is home to the world's largest shark diving economy, contributing over $110 million annually to the local GDP. In fact, a single Caribbean reef shark is estimated to be worth $250,000 over its lifetime via tourism versus a one-time value of $50-60 when fisheries

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