The filming of the television series Great Ocean Adventures was an extremely ambitious undertaking. A crew of five with a shoestring budget set out on a complete circumnavigation of the globe, seeking out the iconic and mysterious giant animals of the world’s oceans.

The team encountered killer whales, giant octopus, ferocious Humboldt squid, beluga whales, thresher sharks, ocean sunfish, humpback whales, and basking sharks. During the course of their extraordinary journey they were perpetually tired, frequently frightened, occasionally ill, and often foul smelling. Nonetheless the resultant series offered a glimpse into a world far off the beaten track, and aired to tremendous reviews.

This book tells the behind-the-scenes story of the filming of Great Ocean Adventures, revealing the real experiences of a film crew on the road, the ups and downs of wildlife filming, and the cast of characters and places that act as a backdrop for a remarkable journey.

Great Ocean Adventures is illustrated throughout by stunning images from the Scubazoo Agency cameramen in the team, and from other award winning photographers, several of whom accompanied the team at various stages of the journey.

“An exemplary wildlife documentary – beautiful, peaceful, and informative.”

The Times