See the Sea with your own eyes
See the Sea
The ocean shapes every life on Earth—whether we live beside it or thousands of miles inland. It regulates our climate, feeds billions, drives global trade, and connects nations in ways most of us rarely see. Yet beneath its surface, the sea is changing faster than at any point in human history. I hope my photos will inspire you to care for the ocean as I do. There are roughly 6 to 9 million active scuba divers worldwide, a tiny fraction—well under 0.1%—of the 8+ billion global population. Of these divers, a few will experience swimming with manta rays, schools of barracudas, or even sharks, but we are all connected to the ocean. The oxygen in every other breath we take comes from the ocean.
See-the-Sea was created to document those changes. After more than a decade of diving and taking underwater photographs across four continents, I have watched coral reefs fade, fish populations thin, and once-resilient ecosystems struggle under mounting human pressure. These experiences revealed a truth that can no longer be ignored: the health of the ocean and the fate of humanity are inseparable.
This project speaks honestly about the challenges facing our seas—warming waters, acidification, overfishing, plastic pollution, habitat loss, and rising seas—while remaining grounded in science and observation. Where appropriate, it acknowledges the role of industry and policy. But at its heart,
See-the-Sea is a story of action and resilience. From local Waterkeepers testing coastal waters, to community-led mangrove and seagrass restoration in the Caribbean, to large-scale efforts like the Chesapeake Bay restoration and global initiatives to protect 30 percent of the ocean, people around the world are working to turn the tide.
The ocean is not a distant place. A single ship stuck in the Suez Canal once rippled through economies worldwide, reminding us how deeply our lives depend on the sea. What happens beneath the waves affects food security, coastal cities, global trade, and the climate itself.
See-the-Sea exists to educate, document, and connect—to illuminate the beauty of marine ecosystems, the urgency of their decline, and the people striving to protect them. By seeing the sea clearly, we begin to understand what is at stake—and what can still be saved. I invite you to join the journey and explore this constantly evolving website. During your lifetime, the topics covered here will impact you. This isn't a choice between rethinking democratic freedoms, international relations, economic systems, social justice, or environmental care. Instead, it’s an inclusive effort to restore balance for all humans and promote sustainable living within Earth's limits, because there is
no Planet B.
