The craziest dive of my life.
We made an expedition to an extremely remote region of the Solomon Islands to film sharks around one of the most active submarine volcanoes on Earth—Kavachi.
Because of its isolation, no one had been there in over two years, so we had no idea what we would find or if the volcano was even active at the surface.
You are quickly reminded of the intense power of the Earth here. Even while scuba diving more than 50 miles away, we could hear its ominous underwater explosions.
Concussive blasts traveling through the ocean and vibrating through your entire body, sending sharks into erratic behavior.
Reaching these dangerous waters required extreme logistics. We had to carry drums of fuel on the boat just to get there, knowing that once we committed, there was no easy way out. Before entering the water, we launched a drone to track the direction of the constant flow of sulfuric acid, making sure we wouldn’t get cooked alive while diving. 🌋🦈
Going through the archives and had to share. One of my all-time favorite adventures with @mykeclarkson@pauldegelder@jeffgedit@mike_jabs_@bestproductioncompany
Not even scratching the surface of the last month… excited to share more as time allows. Cut this smash reel on todays flight for a sneak peek….
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Hard work preparing something here in the Amazon.
Sweat bees go after the salt in your sweat… and I never usually sweat. Flood humidity, high temps, and coming straight out of winter… I’ve become a walking buffet. They get into every crevice and hole in your clothes. More annoying than dangerous.
Only females can sting, and they almost never do.
My final expedition to Guadalupe. Footage I never released… until now.
No other place on Earth like it.
For those who will never get to experience it… here’s a moment from those waters.
And for those who miss this place like I do … this one’s for you.
Full film in bio.
One of the strangest fish in the Amazon. A banjo catfish (Amaralia hypsiura) perfectly mimicking a dead leaf on the river bed…
Trying to avoid one of the rivers, most venomous predators which we encountered next!
Full expedition episode now live on my channel
Into the Amazon: Life with the Yawanawá — Part 3 now live.
As the river falls during the dry season, survival becomes more intense for both people and wildlife.
By day we dive into submerged forests using traditional spearfishing methods…
but when night comes, the jungle reveals an entirely different world.
Strange encounters. Hidden dangers.
And the constant presence of electric eels beneath the dark water.
Watch the full film now on my YouTube channel.
Black lights open a whole new world when exploring the forest.
Under UV, hidden chemicals in some animals’ exoskeletons ,skin, fur, feathers and scales glow back at you.
And after the scorpions… we documented something glowing that’s never been recorded before.
Full episode out now
A tradition that survived centuries in one of the most remote parts of the world filmed with the Yawanawa, deep in the Amazon.
Watch the full journey on YouTube.
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, during wildlife surveys living with the Yawanawá.
One of the many fascinating creatures we encountered while searching.
Full episode out now! Look in bio. Thanks to all that have watched the series so far!
Thanks to all that have already watched the long form video.
More coming…. If you have not seen part 1 yet… link in bio. So stoked to share this amazing place and culture with you.
