5 articles
Polypropylene, polyester, hemp or novel biodegradable twine? A materials-level guide to choosing rope for kelp longlines — strength, biofilm, cost and degradation.
Naomi Reyes ·
No scuba, no strobes, no choke of gear: how to shoot kelp forests on a single breath. Breath budgeting, surface light, composition and a minimal kit that works.
Tom Okafor ·
Kelp forests eat daylight. How to choose a primary torch and backup light for kelp diving, read lumens honestly, and use light without harassing wildlife.
Tom Okafor ·
Moving from stills or action cams to serious underwater video — housings, video lights, white balance and the shot discipline that makes kelp footage worth editing.
Tom Okafor ·
How to shoot smooth, colourful underwater video in a kelp forest with an action camera — the settings, lights, mounts and slow moves that separate footage from mush.
Tom Okafor ·