Topic: Tips for Approaching Timid Marine Life for Photography
Bio: Mark Strickland is an accomplished underwater photographer who has conducted over 10,000 dives all over the world. His images and articles have appeared in dozens of magazines and books around the world, including BBC Wildlife, Blancpain's Edition Fifty Fathoms, Conde Nast Traveler, Geo, National Geographic World, Natural History, Nature's Best, Outside, and most major dive magazines. Mark is also co-author and primary photographer of Lonely Planet's award-winning book, 'Diving and Snorkeling Thailand'. He also seeks to create awareness of marine conservation issues by focusing on threatened species and delicate habitats, many of which are disappearing at an alarming rate. An avid marine naturalist, Mark has discovered several nudibranch species, including his namesake, Halgerda stricklandi.
See some of Mark's photos on his
website.