
Something Wild Worth Protecting: Vital Marine Habitat Spared from Salt Mining [VIDEO]
Something Wild Worth Protecting tells the story of a fragile marine ecosystem under threat—and the people fighting to save it.

Return to Revillagigedo: A Research Expedition with Marine Megafauna Foundation
Biologist and photographer Bryant Turffs takes the journey to the Revillagigedo Archipelago for a research expedition with the Marine Megafauna Foundation.

Close Encounters: Photographing Tiger Sharks in the Maldives
Take a journey with Matt Jacobs as he dives the shark sanctuary that is Fuvahmulah in the Maldives and photographs the ocean's most majestic pelagics, tiger sharks.
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Indonesia's LUXURY Liveaboard // All Star's Velocean Liveaboard [VIDEO]
Setting a new benchmark in elegance and underwater exploration, the Velocean luxury dive liveaboard was meticulously crafted for scuba divers and underwater photographers.

Photographing Freshwater Cave Ecosystems 220 Feet Underground
Join YouTuber Joseph Ricketts on one of his weirdest and wildest adventures as an underwater photographer in caves of the Southeastern US.

REBORN // Underwater Documentary Film on Endometriosis [VIDEO]
Endometriosis affects roughly 190 million people worldwide, yet it is shrouded in silence. Alison Bounce gives form to this silence and delivers an ode to strength and resilience with her underwate...

Diving into Conservation: The Importance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
In honor of Earth Day 2025 we're doing a deep dive on Marine Protected Areas, why they're so critical to ocean health and how your underwater photos can help these habitats thrive.

Underwater Photography in Raja Ampat with Grant Thomas
While the waters of Raja Ampat are warm and welcoming, the sheer biodiversity and the vastness of the underwater landscapes present unique challenges. Grant Thomas walks you through everything you ...

Underwater Photography in Antarctica with Grant Thomas
Photographing in Antarctica requires extensive preparation, demanding specialized gear, thorough planning, and a deep understanding of the environment. Grant Thomas walks you through everything you...

Arribada Pawikan: Saving the Sea Turtles of the Philippines
For years Dr. Wessam "Sam" Atif has dreamt of witnessing the miraculous event that is sea turtle hatchlings making their way to the open ocean. In 2024 his dream came true, and he's delighted to sh...

The Up-and-Coming Photographer You Need to Know: Joseph Ricketts
You may already be familiar with Joseph Rickett's work from social media, but now he's being recognized on the international awards circuit too. We got a chance to learn more about this "up-and-com...

Behind the Shots: DPG Masters 2024 Competition
DPG Masters announces its 2024 prize winners as well as an exciting new award: The Mentor Prizes. Take a peak behind the shots of winners Grant Thomas, Matt Mak, Filippo Borghi, and mentor prize wi...

Behind the Lens: Sardine Run in Mexico with Josh Blank
Josh Blank has been diving and shooting all over the world but in 2024 he finally got to check Sardine Run in Mexico off his bucket list. Josh shares his five favorite images and stories from the t...

Behind the Shots: World Shootout Photo Competition 2024
It's underwater photography award season and we've got the inside scoop from a few of this year's World Shootout winners!

Behind the Shots: Ocean Art Photo Competition 2024
Ikelite users from all over the globe won big this year in the Ocean Art Photo Competition. We got a chance to chat with a few of the winners to get a behind the scenes look at their winning shots.

Looking for the Beauty and the Beast: A trip to Raja Ampat and West Papua in Indonesia
Fritz Liechti and his wife Magdalena finally embarked on their much anticipated trip to Indonesia. They encounter incredible underwater beauties and a few unforgiving (but funny) beasts. Plus, Frit...

Ocean Conservation In Action // Be an Environmental Influencer [VIDEO]
Can your favorite hobby help save the environment? Learn about how underwater photography can make a big impact on ocean conservation and 5 simple things you can do to start making an influence!
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Underwater with the Sardine Run at Magdalena Bay with Brandi Mueller [VIDEO]
Every year Magdalena Bay explodes with action as the sardine run kicks off. Ikelite Ambassador Brandi Mueller shares her unforgettable week of chasing bait balls and capturing stunning underwater i...

From Research to Outreach: Underwater Photography as a Tool for Science
Aquatic ecologist Bill Hawthorne shares how he uses underwater photography to bridge the gap between scientific research and community outreach.

Top 10 Most Popular Ikelite Articles and Videos of 2024
In 2024 we added 150+ new articles and videos to our Ikelite Advice page. This year saw a variety of content, from lens and camera reviews to professional photography advice to extreme underwater e...
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Little Cayman 2024 Ikelite Underwater Photo Trip [VIDEO]
A select group of 5 Ikelite underwater photo professionals and 14 guests descended on Little Cayman in October 2024 for a week of eat, dive, edit, sleep, repeat!