DiveFilm Podcast Video

Peter and Wendy Benchley traveled to Isla Guadalupe in the Pacific Ocean off Baja Mexico, to dive with the Great White Sharks in November of 2004 aboard the Horizon. On the transit return to San Diego, California, Peter expressed concern for the future of our oceans, and encouraged young people to get involved in marine conservation efforts.

"Squid Run!" (Part 2) concludes our two-part series with Dr. John McGowan discussing the strange life cycle of this species, the ocean predators that take advantage of the mass squid spawning events, those red worms that appear in the squid egg beds, and amazing baby squid! Baby Squid footage includes Lance Milbrand's beautiful close-ups of squid larvae inside the eggs, baby squid hatching and swimming off. Also featured is incredible microscopic footage of squid larvae originally produced by Leslee Matsushige of the Birch Aquarium, John Moore of Divebums.com and Mary Lynn Price. Marty Snyderman's wonderful footage and images of Rays and Blue Shark that feast on all the squid, and Bob Bayer's footage of Lobster, Sheepcrab and Scorpionfish feeding on squid give a sense of all the ocean animals that take advantage of the mass spawning events. Bob Gladden's images of those strange red worms round out the scene of animals often seen among the egg cases. Mary Lynn Price's underwater footage opens and closes this episode, as she documents a 2001 Squid Run, featuring diver Stephie Vierkotter experiencing her first Squid Run.

The first of a two-part special video podcast on the Mass Spawning of Common Squid (Loligo opalescens) off the shores of California in the Pacific Ocean. A combination of historical images and more recent underwater footage, together with expert interviews, depict this incredible ocean wonder. In Part 1, the phenomenon is described by Dr. John McGowan, one of the very first scuba-diving scientists to study these mass spawning events. Dr. McGowan is now Professor Emeritus at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Dr. John Butler of the National Marine Fisheries Service discusses the unusual life-cycle of these intelligent animals. Part 1 features underwater footage by Marty Snyderman, Mary Lynn Price and Bob Bayer. Still photographs of Blue Sharks among squid by Marty Snyderman. Part 2 will focus on various predators that show up for squid spawnings, those strange red worms that grow among the squid egg cases, fascinating images of Baby Squid, and squid conservation issues.

Marty Snyderman teams up with co-producer Mary Lynn Price to present an excerpt on "non-stereotypical" sharks from the DVD, "Sharks and Their Kin." Featuring Marty's stunning footage and still photographs of Angel Sharks, Wobbegongs, Long-nosed Sawsharks, Horn Sharks and Leopard Sharks, filmed in oceans around the world. Written, directed and produced by Marty Snyderman. Co-produced, edited and additional footage by Mary Lynn Price. Marty Snyderman is a renowned underwater filmmaker, still photographer and author, and currently serves as the Marine Life Editor for Dive Training Magazine.

Underwater video and topside archive footage. In 1943, a P-38 fighter plane on a training flight crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Del Mar, California. Today she rests in 130 feet of water, providing divers with a glimpse into World War II history. Archival footage combine with underwater stills and video to take you on a tour of this wreck without getting wet. This film premiered at the 6th Annual San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition.

Night Diving with the Manta Rays of Kona, Hawaii. Underwater video of these magnificient animals as they swoop and swim among divers as the Mantas feed on tiny plankton drawn by the underwater lights. It's an incredibly beautiful ocean ballet starring some of the Earth's most graceful creatures. Interviews with Manta specialists Keller Laros and Kara Osada describe the world of these animals, the threats to the future of Mantas, and what can be done to help them.

In this short digital film, shark wrangler Jessie "SharkChick" Harper talks about her introduction to shark wrangling, the sharks she works with, and her concerns for their future. Underwater video of the Great White Sharks, Mako and Blue Sharks was shot off the Pacific Ocean coasts of Southern California and Guadalupe Island, Mexico.

Travel to the cooler oean waters of beautiful Alaska. Not often considered a diving destination, Alaska can be as stunning underwater as she is above.

DiveFilm Podcast Video opens the season with Episode 1. Featuring underwater video of the ocean world--Angel Fish, Turtles and Tiger Sharks, Barracudas and friendly Conch Creatures. Welcome to DiveFilm Podcast Video!