Book & Film Reviews
Reviews of books and films about the underwater world
‘Machine learning’ – an interview with Blue Machine author Helen Czerski
An interview with physicist, oceanographer and author Helen Czerski about Blue Machine, her award-winning book about the physics of the oceans
Review: The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit-and-Run off the Coast of Nantucket
A review of The Adriatic Affair: A Maritime Hit-and-Run off the Coast of Nantucket By Jennifer N Sellitti, published by Schiffer Publishing
Ocean Film Festival 2025 UK dates announced!
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is heading to the UK, and this year includes Diving Into Darkness, about cave diving legend Jill Heinerth
Jaws helped spur a fishing frenzy – so how have the world’s sharks fared since the 1975 release?
The movie Jaws sparked a global shift in humanity's perception of sharks, and not just great whites. Prof David Sims reviews its legacy.
Searching for the best – an extract from Todd Thimios’ Ultimate Dive Sites
Todd Thimios' Ultimate Dive Sites documents 50 top spots from his 20 year career as a luxury dive guide - here are three to get you started!
SHEBA’s new ‘Reef Builders’ documentary comes to Amazon Prime
Sheba has launched a documentary on Amazon Prime which will help raise funds for global coral reef restoration projects
Review: Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, by Howard Rosenstein
A review of Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, by Howard Rosenstein, published by Dived Up - now available in paperback
Alan J Powderham’s Coral Triangle Cameos
In his latest book Coral Triangle Cameos, Alan Powderhan focuses on the diminutive yet vital and often overlooked inhabitants of coral reefs
Review: The Diver and the Cook by Lasse Spang Olsen
The remarkable tale of how a ship's cook was rescued by commercial divers after spending three days trapped inside a wrecked tugboat
Christmas books for scuba divers
Ten books about diving and ocean-related themes that make the ideal gifts for scuba divers and their favourite dive buddies
Shark and Jolanda Reef – Howard Rosenstein on the day it all began…
An extract from Howard Rosenstein's book Treasures, Shipwrecks And The Dawn Of Red Sea Diving, detailing the day Jolanda struck Shark Reef
52 Assignments: Underwater Photography with Alex Mustard
Alex Mustard's 52 Assignments: Underwater Photography is packed with tips to improve your technique - here are 3 to get you started
Review: Alex Mustard’s 52 Assignments in Underwater Photography
Ideas to get your creative juices flowing - Jenny Stock reviews the new '52 Assignments - Underwater Photography' by Alex Mustard
Review: Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel
A pocket-size treat for shark lovers - a review of Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel, Princeton University Press
Review – The High Seas, by Olive Heffernan
High crimes on the High Seas - a review of The High Seas; Ambition, Power and Greed on the Unclaimed Ocean by Olive Heffernan, Profile Books
Ocean Film Festival World Tour splashes into the UK!
The Ocean Film Festival is bringing some more wild seafaring voyages and fascinating marine-life to the big screen in September this year
Out now: Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, by Howard Rosenstein
One of the most definitive accounts of the early years of Red Sea scuba diving by pioneer Howard Rosenstein has just hit the bookstores.
Shark Trust launches new podcast
The Shark Trust podcast delves behind the scenes for exclusive insights into the world of shark and ray conservation
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