Articles
Wildlife encounters, photography tips, and marine science articles.
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In Photos: The Birds of Eagleby Wetlands, QLD
Birds of Eagleby Wetlands, Queensland. Birdwatching guide to waterbirds, raptors, and bushbirds near Brisbane.
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How I Backup My Photos: Pro Tips for Wildlife Photographers
How to backup photos: a wildlife photographer's guide to protecting your images with redundant storage and cloud backup systems.
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Net Loss: Photographing Seabirds and Plastic Pollution in Norway
How seabirds are affected by plastic pollution. The devastating impact of marine debris on albatrosses, petrels, and other ocean birds.
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Marvellous Moustaches & Superpowered Sea Floofs
How seals use their whiskers to hunt in complete darkness. Marine biologist explains the incredible sensory abilities of pinnipeds.
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Sony 135 f/1.8 GM Lens: Wildlife Photography Notes
Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM lens review for wildlife photography. Stunning bokeh and sharpness for bird and animal portraits.
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Shark Tsunamis: Are They Possible?
Do sharks behave strangely before earthquakes? Marine biologist examines the evidence for shark 'tsunami sense' and what science really shows.
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Sony 200–600mm Lens: User Guide for Wildlife Photographers
Sony 200-600mm lens review for wildlife and bird photography. Versatile zoom range, image stabilization, and autofocus performance.
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Do Whales Eat Sharks? Yes, & it's Pretty Amazing.
Sperm whales eat sharks: an incredible marine discovery. Dr. Simon Pierce documents this surprising predator-prey relationship.
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Sample Photos from the Sony FE 90 mm f/2.8 G Macro Lens
Sony 90mm macro lens review for underwater photography. Sharpness, autofocus, and real-world performance in Nauticam housing.
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The Thresher Sharks of Malapascua Island, Philippines
Thresher sharks at Malapascua: diving with these incredible sharks at Monad Shoal. Tips for the best experience from a marine biologist.
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Underwater Fluorescence Photography (Reef Raves for Masochists)
Underwater fluorescence photography guide: equipment, techniques, and camera settings for capturing glowing corals and marine life.
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Tubbataha Reefs: a Conservation Success Story for Sharks
Tubbataha Reefs: a marine conservation success story. How this remote Philippine reef became a model for ocean protection.
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Fluoro Fishies Enjoy Blacklight Discos. Honest.
Underwater fluorescence: how and why corals glow. Marine biologist explains the science behind this stunning phenomenon.
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Underwater Macro Photography with the Sony A7R III
Underwater macro photography guide by Dr. Simon Pierce. Camera settings, lighting techniques, and finding tiny marine subjects.
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Bloodsucking Birds! The Vampire Finches of Wolf Island, Galapagos
Vampire finches of Wolf Island: Galapagos birds that drink blood. Wildlife photographer documents this bizarre adaptation.
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Underwater Wide-Angle Photography with the Sony A7R III
Underwater wide-angle photography guide. Techniques for capturing sharks, mantas, and reef scenes from a professional wildlife photographer.
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Whale Shark Facts: The Awesome Stats On Earth's Largest Fish
Whale shark facts from a leading researcher: world's largest fish reaches 20m, lives 130 years, and dives 1,900m deep. Discover their incredible biology.
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Why Whale Sharks Swim to Cancun for Spring Break
Swimming with whale sharks near Cancun and Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Marine biologist guide to the world's largest whale shark aggregation.
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Wildlife-Watching at Binna Burra, Queensland
Wildlife watching at Binna Burra, Lamington National Park. Rainforest birds, pademelons, and ancient Antarctic beech forests.
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Whale Sharks in the Galapagos Islands: A Guide for Divers
Whale sharks in the Galapagos Islands: when and where to see them. Research insights from the scientist leading the global tracking program.
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Wildlife Watching in Arakwal National Park, Byron Bay
Wildlife watching in Arakwal National Park, Byron Bay. Coastal heathland birds, wallabies, and easy walking trails.
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Wildlife Watching at Maleny on the Sunshine Coast
Wildlife watching at Maleny, Sunshine Coast. Where to see platypus, pademelons, and rainforest birds in Queensland's hinterland.
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Seasickness Medication: Guide to Preventing & Treating Nausea
Seasickness medication guide: comparing Dramamine, Bonine, scopolamine patches, and natural remedies for boat trips and diving.
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How to Photograph Birds in Flight: A Complete Guide
How to photograph birds in flight: camera settings, autofocus tips, and techniques for sharp action shots of flying birds.
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Rotokare Wetland Reserve: A Birdwatcher's Guide
Birdwatching at Rotokare Wetland Reserve, New Zealand. Native birds including kiwi, tieke, and hihi in a pest-free sanctuary.