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28 min video - Climate Change: Coral Reefs on the Edge

December 28, 2009

In clear and direct language one of the world's leading coral biologists, Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, presents his scientific findings that show how C02 emissions are pushing the world's coral reefs to the brink of extinction. more info...

See also NEWS pages at Plankton Productions.

Plankton Productions - Click here to visit the website

Plankton Productions - formerly David Hannan Productions

Announcement: From mid-2009, Davids media company is trading as PLANKTON PRODUCTIONS PTY LTD, previously 'David Hannan Productions Pty Ltd'.
Visit the new website at: www.planktonproductions.com.au

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Environmental Blogs

Ocean acidification is 'the other CO2 challenge' which has potentially far-reaching impacts on coral reefs, food webs, biodiversity and fisheries.

ClimateShifts.org is a blog about climate change, ecosystems, coral reefs, politics and the environment.

RealClimate.org is an online commentary based climate awareness weblog.

Image © Copyright - Richard Todd / Aquarius Productions

This extraordinary sequence of a 3 metre manta ray leaving the water was filmed just 100m from the site of a marina/ resort proposed for the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia.

To find out more about the Ningaloo Reef visit
www.save-ningaloo.org

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Friends of David Hannan

     
Roger Steene
Oceanic Wilderness

Latest book by Roger Steene

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Roger Steene

Explorer, author and master underwater photographer, Roger Steene is expert onboard marine consultant on Davids filming expeditions to Papua New Guinea. His contribution to David Hannans work and that of many others has been invaluable.

Roger is currently preparing images for a massive new large-format volume featuring the very best images of his lifes work.

Widely acknowledged as one of the worlds great underwater naturalist photographers, Roger Steene has explored coral reefs for over 40 years with expert marine scientists, contributed to a dozen field guide books (many with Dr Gerald Allen) and most recently published highlights of his vast record of marine life in large-format volumes entitled "Coral Reefs - Natures Richest Realm" and "Oceanic Wilderness".

His books are widely available from specialist retailers and online - see also Neville Colemans website 'World of Water' for an 'insiders' look at Rogers work.

Read the full profile here  →

     
     
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Sharkwater - Rob Stewart

Award winning filmmaker Rob Stewart is developing several new projects with David Hannan. They frequently collaborate as dive-buddies and filmmakers on fieldtrips and often share footage.

Recently, David was Australian Producer and Cinematographer on Rob's award-winning feature documentary Sharkwater, a remarkable story of courage and determination to save the worlds sharks.

"In Sharkwater, a beautiful but gripping true-life adventure, Rob Stewart explores the corruption endangering sharks. However, his strongest and most passionate argument in defense of sharks comes through the stunning cinematography."

For more information please visit www.sharkwater.com

Rob has been in the water since infancy and started photographing underwater when he was 13. His passion for sharks has led him to the most remote regions of the world, where his kinship with these enigmatic creatures allows him to capture stunning images.

robstewartphotography.com - click here

This has resulted in an extensive marine & wildlife stock photo resource with over 15,000 images, used by the top wildlife magazines in the world www.robstewartphotography.com


wildinfo.com - click here

Rob has also developed a wonderful wildlife information site for kids and non-commercial users. For more information please visit www.wildinfo.com




SHARKWATER

 

     
     
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Nate Scripture - Reigndrop

Based in Washington DC, Producer Nate Scripture provides regular consulting and liaison services to Plankton Productions and the International documentary community.

During 2009, Nate's company Reigndrop LLC produced an award-winning 6 x 1/2 hr HD series of programs with Plankton Productions for the Smithsonian Channel, now commenced screening July 2010.

See the News item titled Undersea Edens wins 'Best Series' award at IWFF.

Nate has also brokered and managed several specialised field shoots with David Hannan in Papua New Guinea for startling marine segments in an upcoming series on National Geographic Television.

Watch this space for announcements !

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Music for Life

Recently collaborating with David Hannan on the 5.1 music score for Coral Sea Dreaming 2, Tania Rose has inspired millions around the world with music that reflects the Journey of Life within all of us.

Tania Rose talks on YouTube about her thoughts and contribution to Coral Sea Dreaming - click here to watch

For a window on Tania's thoughts while at work on Coral Sea Dreaming check out her video on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxPvG0QbpXs


Eclectic in her influences, Tania's work ranges from instrumentals reflecting Renaissance flavours, to singer/songwriter ballads. Her broad range of creative projects (in particular film), also takes her work into more upbeat and occasionally industrial explorations. But regardless of her platform, Tania Rose's love of harmonies and delicately weaving melodies are her signature, an influence of both her classical singing experience, and her early passion for classical religious music.

To explore Tania's world of Music and Art check out her websites:

www.taniarose.net
www.artscopemusic.com.au


     
     
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ProCam Australia

ProCam Australia are among leaders in High Definition.

At ProCam Australia they pride themselves on always providing professional service, quality and enthusiasm.

ProCam Australia has extensive HD knowledge gained over years of experience since 2000.

Continually striving to be at the forefront of HD technology has meant not only offering superior products but also the technical support services to achieve HD masterpieces.

Visit the ProCam Australia website →


     


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