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Education. Understanding. Inspiration.
These are the goals of The Ocean Channel. Here you'll find over 300 films to watch on practically any subject that concerns the sea.
The Ocean Channel... for people who love the sea.
A close up of an ocean sample from the North Atlantic Gyre, showing both pieces of plastic and zooplankton.
Rarely seen footage of giant manta rays during mating and courting rituals. A stunner!
A stunning documentary on the nocturnal habits and behaviors of one of the reef's most enigmatic fishes, the multi-colored Mandarin Fish.
Author and underwater photographer Paul J. Mila has released a four-and-half minute video clip showing Pacific humpback whales playing with divers, an...
"Over 60 percent of Tijuana’s raw sewage flows directly into the river, through the Tijuana River Estuary and into the ocean."
The characters lead us past the traditional fisherman stereotypes, revealing the possible end of an era and the creation of a new breed of environment...
A stunning documentary on the nocturnal habits and behaviors of one of the reef's most enigmatic fishes, the multi-colored Mandarin Fish.
"'A Seal's Life' is a documentary that intimately details the life and habitat of the northern elephant seal."
An adventurous team of filmmakers set sail on board the KURA ORA III, a cargo vessel that delivers a menagerie of goods to the very edge of the South ...
Join writer and producer Jon Bowermaster and his team of photographers on their kayak journey along Croatia's coast, through an archipelago of islands...
Enjoy this breathtaking tour of the fantastic waters just off the Southern California coast! The Channel Islands--sometimes referred to as the 'Galapa...
What if Salvador Dali could paint our oceans today....
What would it be like if we could dive into that surrealistic abyss?
Award winning ocean filmmaker, Mike DeGruy, offers us a sample of some of the truly astonishing images he has captured in the deep ocean. All images ...
This is the story of a filmmaker's journey to discover the fate of the smallest, rarest and most unique oceanic dolphins in the world - the Hector's d...
Join a team of research scientists studying the behavior and the migration patterns of giant mantas and other big pelagics in the Socorros Archipelago...
The characters lead us past the traditional fisherman stereotypes, revealing the possible end of an era and the creation of a new breed of environment...
Commercial lobster fishing is said to be one of the more sustainable fisheries. Learn what a day on the water with one salty fisher looks like...
Author and underwater photographer Paul J. Mila has released a four-and-half minute video clip showing Pacific humpback whales playing with divers, an...
"Under the Sea 3D offers a uniquely inspirational and entertaining way to explore the impact that global climate change has had on ocean wilderness."
Follow a group of school children as they discover the marine life of the Santa Barbara Channel.
The story of New Zealand's paua (abalone) fishery as seen by one of its most colorful characters. A story of excess and consequence.
A unique look at the marine life off Truk, Palau and Yap in Micronesia.
Plunge into the dark corners of the reef and see what its inhabitants do at night, from sleepy parrotfish to hungry octopuses. Night-dive with voracio...
The most powerful earthquake in U.S. history shook Alaska in 1964, generating tsunamis that killed more than 100 Alaskans and other Americans along th...
Originally shot in High Definition, this documentary traces the history of sea otters since the onset of maritime fur trade in the mid-1700 up to toda...
This documentary traces the historic Chumash route across the Santa Barbara Channel to Santa Cruz Island in a traditional 'tomol' or plank boat.
A short documentary illustrating life around the Caribbean island Salt Cay of the Turks and Caicos Islands group.
An Ocean Channel original film about the Channel Islands National Park and The Nature Conservancy's efforts to restore Santa Cruz Island, the largest ...
A short documentary about some of the tiniest inhabitants of the reef. Featuring rare footage of hatching baby octopus and cuttlefish.
A team of divers fights icy waters and powerful currents to solve the mystery of the Le Chameau shipwreck and its legendary bounty...
On a quiet and foggy summer evening along the shores of the Otago Harbor in Dunedin, New Zealand there is an unusual animal moving through the shallow...
The Ocean Channel was extremely proud to present another great year of award winning films at the 2007 Santa Barbara Ocean Film Festival.
"Over 60 percent of Tijuana’s raw sewage flows directly into the river, through the Tijuana River Estuary and into the ocean."
This film follows the impact of a major hurricane on New England in 1938.
A short documentary by waterman, Scott Roush, on the thrills of spearfishing as told by those who enjoy this exciting sport. From famous blue-water hu...
"Using recently shot footage, brand-new interviews, vintage slides, audio and 8mm film not seen in almost 30 years, Still On Her Keel is a documentary...
Swimming 26 miles across the Santa Barbara Channel off of California's coast sounds crazy to many people. But these dedicated conservationists are doi...
The Tuamotus are composed of 78 distinct coral reef atolls, stretching 930 miles north-northeast of Tahiti.
A film narrating the story of how the United Arab Emirates have established many conservancy programs to protect the Dugongs of the Arabian Gulf.
Informative piece from video-journalist, Jessica Waters, on how kelp contributes to beach health in southern California. Should we be raking away nutr...
The pilings beneath one of Santa Barbara, California's most recognized feature--Stearn's Wharf--are home to some of the most interesting marine creatu...
Sometimes the most amazing things are right beneath our feet.
The story of the Titan people of Papua New Guinea learning to survive in a modern world.
The Chumash Maritime Association invites you to join them in celebrating the return of their sacred tomol canoe to their ancestral home of Limuw, or, ...
In this guide, professional divers offer insight into the fields of marine archaeology, combat engineering and oil-field diving.
For the past several years, the Southern California coastline has had dozens of sea lions and other marine animals washing up on its beaches, afflicte...
Beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise water, and palm trees swaying in the breeze...this is what so many of us dream of when considering a holiday a...
Rarely seen footage of giant manta rays during mating and courting rituals. A stunner!
Waterman/producer, Greg Huglin, takes us beneath the surface of some of the most dangerous waters on the planet for a close up look at the great white...
Working in close association with Howard Hall Productions, The Ocean Channel presents a beautiful sampling of some of the finest, high-definition stoc...
Features breathtaking images of never-before-seen jellyfish and other deep ocean creatures: predatory comb jellies, web-weaving larvaceans, colonial s...
An enchanted forest—under the sea! Discover the beauty and wonder of the giant kelp forests just off the California coast.
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is the only place in the U.S. where humpback whales breed, calve, and nurse their young.
Travel into the abyss of the Monterey Marine Sanctuary and discover the hidden creatures that live at the bottom of its underwater canyons. Stunning f...
Join several of NOAA's ocean scientists as they travel along the West Coast of the U.S. exploring several Marine Sanctuaries, including the Channel Is...
An hour long documentary completed in 1998, about the incredible wealth of marine life that thrives in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, this O.R...
A short documentary on Brooks Institute's forty-five years of documenting the California Channel Islands and encouraging ocean awareness and appreciat...
Following husband and wife cinematography team Howard and Michele Hall on a 10-month quest across the Pacific Ocean – the film captures unprecedented,...
Winner of the prestigious CINE Golden Eagle Award, Jonathan Bird's Blue World is a family-oriented television series to be produced by Oceanic Researc...
The Ocean Channel is proud to present this online exclusive about a unique group of marine scientists, conservationists, musicians, and Olympic athlet...
Student producers, Helen Dollenbaum and Clark Hatchet, give us a different perspective on this controversial topic...
Mike is one of the top ocean filmmakers in the world. We got some time with him not long ago and asked him what it's like to film wild animals in the ...
McGinnis is an ocean person, some say a 'waterman.' He truly loves the sea. And his work at the University of California, Santa Barbara campus reflect...
A short film designed to raise awareness about the critical status of our global water resources. An eye opener!
Dr. Peter Edmunds, a scientist at the Moorea Coral Reef Long Term Ecological Research site discusses efforts to understand how climate change impacts ...
This documentary tells the story of conservationist Henry Wood Elliot who devoted his life to saving fur seals.
"Deafeningly loud sonar is a proven danger to marine life, but its use throughout the world's oceans is spreading."
BEST OF SHOW 2008, Santa Barbara Ocean Film Festival...
Told through the unique voice of Academy-Award winner Linda Hunt as the Storyteller, the narr...
A short film narrating how some indigenous tribes have managed to protect the magnificent biodiversity of Crater Mountain in Papau New Guinea.
Captured in eye-popping high-definition video, this wonderful short film offers a glimpse into the lives and cultures of native people who have thrive...
Locals tackle the global issue of fisheries depletion and the need for a more sustainable harvest from the sea.
A powerful short film on protecting the harp seals on Canada's eastern coast.
WARNING: Graphic and violent content of baby seals being clubbed to dea...
A powerful documentary on the status of sharks in French Polynesia. Revered in many Polynesian legends, sharks are now endangered because of increasin...
A short PSA about the ocean and getting involved in ocean activities to protect it for future generations. Produced by ThankYouOcean.Org
"This expos on the world dolphin trade is one of many made by the new conservation group Blue Voice. One of their principal concerns is halting dolphi...
A student from UC Santa Barbara's BLUE HORIZONS environmental media project asks important questions as she explores the consumer bell jar. What is 's...
Randy Olson and Jeremy Jackson created this short film which presents a medical analogy to illustrate the importance of historical perspective.
"Shifting Baselines in the Surf" is a co-production of Shifting Baselines and Surfrider Foundation which introduces the new term "shifting baselines" ...
This brilliant 15-minute film was developed by the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO) to communicate scientific infor...
Throughout the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean, the Nassau grouper is one of the most important and unique species that influence the health and well ...
Tag along for the adventure of a lifetime as documentary producer, David Beezer, joins the Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center in rescuing marine mamma...
Understanding the significance of coral reefs is the first step we need to take before we can move towards saving them. This short film from Ion Digit...
A powerful movie on the efforts by many citizens, researchers, environmentalists and ocean lovers to protect and safeguard a gorgeous stretch of the B...
Produced for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, "The Channel" is a glimpse into the Santa Barbara Channel, inspiring future marine scientist...
"Delinquent raindrop explains the need for good watershed management."
The threats posed by urban development along the Naples area in Santa Barbara will exacerbate the general plight of the significant kelp ecosystems.
If you're considering a career in the ocean realm, the Marine Diving Technology school at Santa Barbara's City College is unparalleled in its strength...
Join legendary commercial diver & seaman, King Williams, at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum's "Sea Festival" as he drops beneath the surface on a hi...
This archival film shows various ways people have fun in and around the sea.
A three-week long kayak journey - from California, through British Columbia and Alaska - delivered us to one of the loneliest and least known spots on...
A newsreel demonstrating the latest beach craze of "Bongo Boarding" in Palo Alto, California.
A musical journey linking together people, places, surfers, airplanes and beaches into a kaleidoscopic collage of images and sounds sharing a common t...
This dive adventure takes you drift-diving along the steep walls of Cozumel, packed with coral-encrusted caves and teeming with huge schools of fish. ...
Dive among big schools of jacks and barracudas in Key Largo, with reef sharks and eagle rays patrolling the reef and its inhabitants.
Dive with green turtles, schools of tropicals and timid pufferfish.
Explore underwater lava tubes and caves! Hawaii, the Big Island!
This early 1950s film shows women lifeguards in training on Manhattan Beach in New York.
Filmed in 16mm and professional DV, "Soul Fly" captures the essence of kite boarding as well as an intimate look into the progression of freestyle rid...
Surf legend, David Pu'u, offers up a beautiful look at the best time of the year...
Ocean Men is the fascinating story of two divers and their unique relationship to the sea. Their goal - dive deeper than anyone has ever gone before o...
A surf trip to Western Samoa with David Rastovich, Seth Elmer and Kristen Quizon.
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