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Co-filmed by Nova West.
"After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Puerto Rico’s fishing communities didn’t just rebuild, they transformed. With support from marine conservation non-profit Conservación ConCiencia, fishers are leading efforts to restore fisheries, protect endangered species, and strengthen their communities through collaboration, trust, and resilience." Watch the full episode here.  In this episode, Nova shares how their work in wildlife media and deep sea exploration has helped challenge the harmful idea that queerness is “unnatural.” From documented queer behavior in over 1,500 species to the importance of authentic representation both behind and in front of the camera, this conversation dives into the beauty, complexity, and diversity already present in nature..."
Listen Here.  "We couldn't think of a better day to release our second film. Because today is a day for stories about people who love this planet enough to fight for it — and Diving for Rays is exactly that kind of story..."
Read More.  Diving for Rays was released on Wild Commons for Earth Day 2026, giving it a new home for the world to see.
Watch the film here.  A spread featuring Nova and their work in the July issue of National Geographic's UK Kids Magazine.
"Nova has always loved art - from drawing and painting to pottery. So when they got the opportunity to combine this artistic passion with their love for nature - by becoming an underwater filmmaker - they took the plunge!" This article is only available in print, but you can learn more about the UK NG Kids Magazine Here.  Co-filmed by Nova West.
"On Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, the surf break at Playa Hermosa is a world-class wave—and the heart of a vibrant ecosystem where endangered sea turtles nest. Recently named a World Surfing Reserve, it’s now the focus of a bold conservation effort, as community members work to restore forests, protect wildlife, and preserve the powerful waves that shape their way of life." Watch the full episode here.  Co-filmed by Nova West.
"Along the rugged Northern California coast, Año Nuevo State Park harbors a thriving colony of elephant seals, where science and nature intertwine. For over 50 years, University of California Santa Cruz researchers, spanning three generations, have worked alongside seven generations of seals to better understand their life cycles and ocean health." Watch the full episode here.  Photos by Nova West.
"Thousands of meters below the surface of the ocean, in complete darkness, exists a world teeming with thick bacterial mats resembling shag carpets and unique animal life found nowhere else on our planet. Here, the scene is mesmerizingly otherworldly. Hydrothermal vents, like chimneys of an underwater city, create oases of life in an otherwise desolate expanse..." Read More.  Photos by Nova West.
"Now in her final year of graduate studies at the University of Victoria, Harris has spent more than 150 days at sea, using submersibles to take samples from hydrothermal vents around the world and in B.C. These are heated geysers on the sea bed, up to 4,000 metres below sea level, located in areas of heavy volcanic activity..." Read More.  "Nova West (They/Them) is an up-and-coming filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist. Nova’s career has been working in the oceanography/marine sciences industry as an expedition documentarian and an independent filmmaker focusing on LGBTQIA representation in science and marine science advocacy topics through beautifully compelling imagery that is sure to inspire..."
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