Epic ocean inspiration

Ever seen TED talks? Most of us are already aware our ocean playground is in jeopardy. World renowned ocean guru Sylvia Earle gave an award winning TED talk that all of us should devote time to listening to:



So what? Im just one person what can I do!? Two choices: nothing - and watch our seas become acidic as the marine ecosystems breakdown and all life perishes; or something - positive action - at the very least talking about it with other people, showing them this clip; changing the way we consume these resources - being conscious about the industries we support with our dollar; influence other people's behaviour; write letters to key places (surf mags etc); and finally, get politically active. The stakes are high and the consequences are real - even in New Zealand our marine ecosystems are suffering dramatically - we simply cannot allow a 'business as usual' approach to the raping and pillaging of our oceans. Every good surfer/ocean enthusiast understands this.

April 2009 Yo!!!

Yep, I still exist!!

Haha, and I'm still studying at University in Dunedin - full time, in the final year of a two year Masters in Natural History Filmmaking. Have had some epic surf lately too - also, cousin Tom just finished his mini-ramp - quite possibly the best 3ft half-pipe I've ever skated - yew, shot Tommy! Man the past 12 months have been amazing - lot's of learning, research, and networking with some really influential people. Been getting into stills photography heaps too (hence the image above - T-Bay, West Coast, homeland chea!)

Currently co-producing a 24-minute doco. It's looking to be epic, and act as a catalyst for the Aotearoa Youth Revolution. Also writing a thesis in 'how media for public benefit could flourish in the NZ corporate environment' - intent on driving positive social and environmental change.

Looking to make another surf film in 2010 with some serious new gear - Red (Scarlet) cams with water housing - 120 fps - i.e, the most bullshit quality imagery around....

Our production company Splashroom Media Ltd :: www.splashroom.co.nz was the second most successful business on campus in the 2008 year - quite a feat considering we only launched in September 2008 and have all been studying full time since...

Exciting times!