Ryan Chatfield | Australia

Spent the last two weeks on a project with some of the best gang in the biz.📸🤿 @australiascoralcoast as the star of the show, displayed the extremes of her personality, from crystal clear Coral Bay to the full force of Cyclone Mitchell. 🌀🐢

🌊 It’s here! The official trailer for Shipwreck Hunters Australia Season 2 has dropped — and we couldn’t be more stoked. This season dives even deeper into the wildest adventures with the best crew, exploring shipwrecks and stories along some of the most rugged, beautiful coastline on Earth. Huge love to the legends who helped bring this dream to life. If the ocean runs in your veins, and you’re drawn to tales of mystery, history, and the incredible creatures beneath the surface — this one’s for you. The dream team 🙌 @terra_australis @vam_media @barking_mad_productions @andrererekura @johnny_debnam @nushfreedman @wamuseum 🙏 @screenwest_ @screenaustralia @westernaustralia Season 2 premieres August 27. Only on Disney+. #ShipwreckHuntersAustralia #Season2 #DisneyPlus #OceanAdventure #Shipwrecks #DiveIn

Luck plays a huge role in the ocean—you can never predict what you’ll see. But more often than not, it’s time in the water that makes the difference. The more you put in, the more these moments happen, so go get it! 🤙🏻🤙🏻 This time, luck was on our side as a few humpbacks cruised through shallow, crystal-clear water in that perfect golden afternoon light. A moment that won’t be forgotten. 🐋🎥🤿❤️ 📸Shot on Canon R5 16-35mm Nauticam Housing #OceanLife #HumpbackWhales #RightPlaceRightTime #protectwhatyoulove

Welcome to @_ryanchatfield underwater world. Ryan is an incredible waterman and camera man. He's also a ripper human! Ryan spent the time above and below the surface recently to help bring our Gen3 range to life.

Sometimes you just score it all to yourself. 🏝️🙌

Check out these sea doggies having a smooch and lazing around in the shallows. 🐶😘 Australian sea lions are doing it tough, with populations in Western Australia still declining. Hopefully with better awareness and ongoing conservation these guys will be around to swim with for the next generations 🤙🏻🤿

There’s not a day that goes by where I don’t wake up grateful for the projects and adventures I’ve been part of. I’m one of the lucky ones who genuinely loves what they do.🙌 As the digital world evolves at a ridiculous pace, the line between what’s real and what isn’t is getting blurrier by the day. Soon enough, it’ll be almost impossible to tell. 👎 What cant be generated artificially however is the adventure, the challenges, the set backs, the shivering to the bone, the extreme heat, all the flies, the rough conditions, the glass offs and those magical moments inbetween of pure luck, of being in the right place at the right time to capture a fleeting moment that you can share. That is the part I love the most, the story that goes with the shot. Here is a glimpse into some of my stories from the backyard @westernaustralia ❤️

WE DID IT! 🌊 The world’s first live underwater podcast hosted by @kurtkrispyn went to air on February 27th at 10am, broadcast directly from a seagrass meadow off Rottnest Island for World Seagrass Day. Streaming live into more than 12 schools and reaching viewers across the globe, the conversation was all about shining a light on our vital seagrass ecosystems, raising awareness, sharing science, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible when research meets technology. This milestone was made possible through the incredible innovation of Jason Maley, whose cutting-edge underwater system allows video, audio, and live streaming across platforms beneath the surface @connectingeyestooceans An effort like this takes a remarkable team: • Associate Professor Mike van Keulen — our seagrass expert and underwater guest • Dr. James Tweedley — marine biologist and top-side host • Kesia Savill — underwater camera • Arianna Ardit — safety diver • Ollie Loffelman — top-side camera • Captain Trini Reynolds — skipper Special thanks to Professor Jennifer Verduin for helping bring the vision to life, and Dr. Geoff Reynolds for lending his boat and stepping in when it mattered most. And this is only the beginning. @_ryanchatfield has documented the entire journey, alongside @nick.thake.photo.video and Jacob Horan, capturing what will become a documentary of this special moment. With the generous support of our major sponsors, @murdochuniversity and @westernaustralianmarinescience , we’ve shown what’s possible when passion, science, and community come together. From the seafloor to the world — and we’re just getting started.

This little drift dive on @cocoskeelingislands is one of the coolest things you can do when visiting. As long a you get the tide right you can do multiple loops seeing something different each time..Super shallow and brimming with life.🙌 On one pass we saw reef sharks, octopus, barracuda, turtles and more fish than you can count. 🤿🐠🐙

Doing some product promo shots for @ironballsofficial in-between dives. 🤿🍸 Thanks to @molly_moustaka for being my model 👍

Bringing shots to life with the colour grade in @davinciresolvestudios 🎬👍

They say you should never meet your idols. They didn’t say anything about GOATS 🐐Got to swim around with @russellordphoto during the @sharkeyesglobal mega trip. Even though the surf was pretty average, was cool to capture a couple of pics of him on the job. 📸🌊