The Wreck of the SS Yongala
23 March 1911. The steamship SS Yongala is nearing the end of her 99th voyage in Australian waters. She departs the town of Mackay at 1340 (1:40 pm) en route … Continue reading The Wreck of the SS Yongala
Category: Nature Documentaries
5 Squid You’ll Only See in the Deep Sea
Thousands of fathoms beneath the ocean waves, there are creatures that are stranger than fiction. You could even say that many of these creatures have inspired fiction. However, among deep … Continue reading 5 Squid You’ll Only See in the Deep Sea
Are Barracuda Dangerous?
With their sharp teeth and impressive size, barracuda are among the most feared fish in the sea. Some species, such as the great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), can grow up to … Continue reading Are Barracuda Dangerous?
The Oldest Lifeforms on Earth
What are these weird rocks in the ocean? They look strange, but otherwise, they’re kinda whatever. They’re just boring old rocks, right? Well, these weird rocks are very old. So … Continue reading The Oldest Lifeforms on Earth
The World’s Smallest Penguin
Do you like penguins but wish they were portable enough to carry in one hand, instead of two? Well, I have just the penguin for you! This little penguin is … Continue reading The World’s Smallest Penguin
Diving on the Wreck of a WW2 Submarine – U-352
9 May 1942. US Coast Guard Cutter Icarus cruises at 14 knots along the coast of North Carolina en route to Key West. The sea is calm, but the world … Continue reading Diving on the Wreck of a WW2 Submarine – U-352
This WW II Shipwreck is Home to 100 Sharks – SS Caribsea
11 March 1942. 0200 hours. The merchant ship SS Caribsea is steaming along the coast of North Carolina. She’s carrying 3,600 tons of manganese ore to Norfolk, Virginia from Santiago, … Continue reading This WW II Shipwreck is Home to 100 Sharks – SS Caribsea
The Black Bears of Alligator River – Short Nature Documentary (New Version)
This is a newer version of my old documentary about the American black bears (Ursus americanus) in Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. The previous version wasn’t as family friendly, so … Continue reading The Black Bears of Alligator River – Short Nature Documentary (New Version)
This Prehistoric Predator Got Shrunk to Pint-Sized Proportions
For millions of years, many great sea beasts have risen and fallen in Earth’s oceans. Some friendly, some not so much. One of the greatest of those beasts was an … Continue reading This Prehistoric Predator Got Shrunk to Pint-Sized Proportions
There are Spiders in the Ocean (I’m Not Joking)
Beneath the turquoise sea, you dive down to the wreck of a decaying tugboat. A small fish darts in front of your mask and swims into the wreck. You follow … Continue reading There are Spiders in the Ocean (I’m Not Joking)
American Squirrels are Conquering Europe, and It’s Bad
If you live in the eastern United States, you’re probably familiar with the ubiquitous eastern gray squirrel. Cute, derpy, annoying…whatever term you have for them, they are crucial to North … Continue reading American Squirrels are Conquering Europe, and It’s Bad
Why is This Car Covered in Treefrogs?
Sometimes, animals appear in the most unexpected places. One night while camping in Australia’s Northern Territory, I got out of my tent to get something from my car. When I … Continue reading Why is This Car Covered in Treefrogs?
Tidewater Teddy 