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Monthly Animal Behaviour Session: Sharks

Speaker:

David McGuire [USA]
David McGuire is the founder and director of the shark and marine conservation non-profit, Shark Stewards. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco where he teaches marine policy, and a research associate at the California Academy of Sciences where he conducts shark research studies. David has written two books and several articles on sharks and ocean adventure, and produced award-winning documentaries on shark conservation.

Over / Under Images with the Photography Gurus

Speakers:

Matthew Smith [Australia]
Matty is an award-winning underwater photographer, educator, tour leader, contributing photographer for Ocean Geographic Magazine, and a brand ambassador for Nikon Australia and Aquatica Digital Water Housings. He believes that it is vital to show people the treasures we have in our oceans, how fragile they are, and the importance of protecting them. He uses his skills as an underwater photographer to try to amaze and educate.

Gerald Nowak [Germany]
An instructor trainer at the CMAS Germany (FST) dive association and Instructor at Scuba School International (SSI), Nowak is a photo instructor in several associations, Trimix and Rebreather divers, as well as an impassioned ice-, wreck- and cave-diver. He has worked continuously for the German and international diving press for many years and is a regular photographer of the magazines Tauchen, Unterwasser, Silent World and Divemaster. He has won prizes in several national and international photography competitions.

In-Conversation with David Strike: Of Ghosts and Gear with Paul Strike

In-Conversation with David Strike: Of Ghosts and Gear with Paul Strike

 

Speaker:

Paul Strike [United Kingdom] Co Founder and Managing Director of innovative equipment manufacturer, Fourth Element.
A former speaker at the U.N.’s 2017 Ocean Conference, Paul is a passionate advocate for greater ocean protection and conservation, and has played a prominent role in the Global Ghost-net Gear initiative.

 

Moderator:
David Strike [Australia] ADEX Ambassador for Technical Diving, Pioneer & Fellow of The Explorers Club
A former Instructor Trainer and Certifier with a background in Military, Commercial, Recreational and Technical Diving, David has authored several hundred dive-related articles. The ADEX Ambassador for Technical Diving, Pioneer, he is a recipient of the ADEX Lifetime Achievement Award and a Fellow of The Explorers Club of New York.

Lives of Gobies

Lives of Gobies

 

Speaker:

Dr Klaus Stifel [Austria] Professional Underwater Photographer, Author
Originally from Vienna, Austria, Dr. Klaus M. Stiefel is a biologist teaching at the Silliman University (Philippines) Institute for Environmental and Marine Sciences. Klaus is also an underwater photographer and videographer, popular science writer and technical diving instructor. His latest books, The Lives of Gobies is out now with Asian Geographic.

You can see Klaus’ underwater photos and videos on social media where he is active as Pacificklaus.

Supporting Shark Conservation Through Citizen Science

Supporting Shark Conservation Through Citizen Science

 

Speaker:

Gonzalo Araujo [Argentina / Switzerland] Shark Scientist, Conservationist & Expedition Leader
Dr. Gonzalo Araujo is a marine scientist and conservationist. He has been working with marine megafauna for over 10 years. He is the founder and director of Marine Research and Conservation Foundation (MARECO), a UK-based charity that works through collaborative approaches to tackle marine conservation issues working with focal species like blue sharks, eagle and mobulid rays, and whale sharks. Gonzalo is a member of the IUCN Species Survival Commission Shark Specialist Group and supports the Secretariat of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). He is a Kinship Conservation Fellow and a PADI Master Scuba Diver & Divemaster.”

A “”MUST DIVE”” Destination in 2022

A “”MUST DIVE”” Destination in 2022

 

Speaker:

Muhammad Faiz Bin Jamal [Maldives] PADI / RAID Instructor
An active PADI/RAID Instructor currently based in Fuvahmulah Scuba Club, Maldives, with working experience around Maldives from resort to local islands. Been diving with whale shark and tiger shark for the couple of years around the area, also one of the dive center member on contributing sighting data for whale shark and manta ray research program in Maldives. Recently found a new Manta Ray ID and a Whale Shark ID for Maldives territory.

Michael Aw [Australia] Ocean Advocate and Conservation Photographer
Michael Aw is the founder of Asian Geographic, Ocean Geographic and OceanNEnvironment. An ocean advocate, explorer and one of the world’s most published underwater photographers, Michael’s accolades include winning more than 68 international photography awards, with his essays and pictures published internationally. He has led documentary teams and expeditions worldwide and published award-winning books.

Through The Lens Big Animals

Through The Lens Big Animals

 

Speakers:

Diego Garcia [Canada] Professional Underwater Photographer
At the age of 24, Diego was thrusted into the world of TV, handed an underwater camera and whisked away on a 12-episode travel show across Southeast Asia. Now with 15 years experience, Diego’s video work has appeared on Discovery Channel (Daily Planet, Shark Week), National Geographic, CNN, Crime & Investigation, CNA, and has filmed in more than 25 countries. In parallel to his TV work, Diego received his first assignment as an underwater photojournalist with Asian Diver Magazine in 2005, and went on to become editor of Scuba Diver AustralAsia Magazine. Today, he is Senior Editor of both magazine titles, bridging video with print in the multimedia landscape.

Amos Nachuom [Israel] Professional Underwater Photographer
Amos is a master of photographing big animals worldwide and has freedived with blue whales, crocodiles, and great white sharks. He is one of the five people ever to swim and photograph polar bears underwater. His photographs strive to dispel the myth of “dangerous” wildlife and show harmonious interactions between man and animal. His works have appeared in international publications and have won prestigious photography awards worldwide.

Renee Capozzola [USA] Professional Underwater Photographer
Born in Southern California, Renee has dived in most remote parts of the world. As an underwater photographer, she specialises in wide-angle and split-level images. She has won over fifty accolades and her work has appeared in many dive publications and television features. She aims to increase awareness of our fragile marine ecosystems and also educates her students about the importance of conserving marine ecosystems.

Jason Isley [United Kingdom] CVO – Scuba Zoo Wildlife Conservation Film Maker & Photographer
Jason co-founded an underwater film and photography company, Scubazoo. He filmed all over the world in major productions and was a driving force behind the publication division of Scubazoo. With a great understanding of the underwater realm, Jason has captured great behavioural shots. He uses his passion for marine conservation to connect people with the underwater world in weird and wonderful ways.

In-Conversation with David Strike Session: Take Two with Jill Heinerth & Steve Lewis

In-Conversation with David Strike Session: Take Two with Jill Heinerth & Steve Lewis

Speakers:
– Jill Heinerth [Canada] Pioneer Technical Diver & Underwater Explorer and Filmaker
One of the world’s most accomplished and celebrated cave divers and underwater explorers, Jill Heinerth is a Pioneering technical diver and Award-winning filmmaker whose has been privileged to travel deep into the most exquisite and untouched corners of the earth on a life-long journey of discovery and adventure.
A role model whose achievements, writings and images have encouraged thousands to step out of their comfort zone, Jill Heinerth’s many accolades and Awards include induction into The Explorer’s Club of New York and the inaugural class of the Women Diver’s Hall of Fame; and being awarded the inaugural, Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, who later made her their First Explorer-in-Residence.
– Steve Lewis [Canada] Professional Technical Diver & Writer / Cave & Wreck Explorer
Born in the UK but Canadian by choice, Steve Lewis is a diver, writer, columnist, speaker and coach with an over-riding interest in diver safety. An early convert to technical diving as a valid tool for cave and wreck exploration, Steve is a recipient of the prestigious, ‘International Sheck Exley Award’ for Cave Diving Safety; a Staff Instructor and Member of the Training and Advisory Panel for TDI; Director of Diver Training for RAID, and a proud Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Moderator:
David Strike [Australia] ADEX Ambassador for Technical Diving, Pioneer & Fellow of The Explorers Club
A former Instructor Trainer and Certifier with a background in Military, Commercial, Recreational and Technical Diving, David has authored several hundred dive-related articles. The ADEX Ambassador for Technical Diving, Pioneer, he is a recipient of the ADEX Lifetime Achievement Award and a Fellow of The Explorers Club of New York.

Ocean 6|50

Ocean 6|50

Animal Behaviour Australian Giant Cuttlefish: The Mating Season

Animal Behaviour
Australian Giant Cuttlefish: The Mating Season

Speakers:
Anita Verde [Australia]
Anita Verde is one half of the duo at Summits to Seas Photography and is a published underwater and landscape photographer and freelance writer with a passion for the underwater world. Based in Melbourne, Australia and with a professional background in tourism strategy, brand management and marketing, when she is not on a mountaintop or underwater, she also works professionally in her private consultancy business K2 Group alongside her husband and business partner Peter Marshall, advising governments and the tourism industry on sustainable destination planning and development, investment attraction, government relations, brand strategy and marketing.

Peter Marshall [Australia]
Peter is the other half of the duo at Summits to Seas Photography and is a published underwater and landscape photographer with a passion for the underwater world. Based in Melbourne, Australia and with a long professional career as a senior executive in Local Government and the private sector, when he is not on a mountaintop or underwater, he also works professionally in his private consultancy business K2 Group, advising governments and the private sector on: government relations, investment attraction, property development, planning and sustainability.