Since my earliest memories of growing up on the south coast of England my life has been dominated by the Oceans. From the long strolls I would have along its shores in times of reflection to feeling its power as I swam in its waves and ingested its aromas, nothing soothes or means so much to so many of us as this liquid medium. I set out in the early half of the 1990′s to become an underwater cameraman and photographer. Thus far it’s been a roller coaster of a ride, one that has brought me face to face with some of the Oceans most revered shark species and placed me under the scrutiny of huge Sperm Whales in the Sea of Cortez. I’ve swooped with Manta Rays in magical Micronesian seas and flitted with a myriad of rainbow colored fish. I’ve free dived into a soup of non-stinging Jellyfish so thick that they blot out the sun and witnessed the incredible diversity of microscopic marine critters in some of the Worlds most unlikely of dive destinations.

Accolades, whilst welcome, are a by product of being able to convey a specific Ocean story. Should my photographic imagery or motion picture accomplishments instill a respect for the Oceans in the eyes of those who for whatever reason have limited contact with it then I feel that my job is done. Above all I strive that my work ignites a desire to protect the Ocean environment and all of the amazing creatures that call it home.

Please feel free to browse this site, find out that which makes me tick in the infrequent blog posts, find out how you can get involved with my motion picture works and maybe even select a piece of liquid art to brighten up your work or living space”.

Cheers,
Mark Thorpe
Underwater Cameraman & Filmmaker / Photographer
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