Hey everyone!

I recently put together a video diving into the cold, rich waters surrounding Vancouver Island. This video takes you below the surface to explore towering kelp forests, rocky reefs, and the incredible marine life that thrives here in the Pacific Northwest.

From massive octopus, curious kelp crabs and schools of rockfish to the colorful invertebrates that cling to every surface, the dive reveals a hidden world shaped by powerful currents and nutrient-rich waters. Vancouver Island is home to some of the most diverse cold-water ecosystems on the planet, and every dive feels like stepping into another universe. This journey highlights not just the beauty of these underwater landscapes, but also the delicate balance of life beneath the waves. Whether you’re a diver, ocean lover, or just curious about what lies below, this video offers a glimpse into a thriving ecosystem that few get to see up close.

Filmed in: Nanoose Bay, Port Hardy & Browning Passage, Vancouver Island.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and critiques!

Thank you for watching!

Some really nice clips there Kolin. Some of the macro stuff is as good as anything out there!

Edited Tuesday at 06:17 PM1 day by humu9679

Brilliant video. Very nice soundtrack as well! Thanks for sharing!

Edited 22 hours ago22 hr by ACHiPo

Great job, beautiful video and so many species captured!

Tell us more about the gear you used.

Question: since the video is just music and images, wouldn't it be better to have several shorter videos instead of one single long-form piece?

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much for the kind words!

I was pretty happy with the way this one turned out. I shoot with Sony A7IV with a pair of Kraken Hydra 18,000 WRGBU. For wide shots I use my 20mm F1.8 G and for macro its a mix of the 90mm F2.8 Macro and the 50mm F2.8 Macro. I also have been using a DJI Mavic 3 Classic for all my drone work.

In regards to your question Davide, I usually do a lot of short form videos on my instagram and youtube shorts. However since speaking with some other youtube creators, the short form videos are good for interaction but it is the long form videos that push for better monetization and footage selling opportunities. I think if I do ever submit to a contest or film festival, I would put together something much shorter as well as potentially having a voice over. For this "Secrets of the Deep" series, I want to showcase as much marine life as possible - while still having it be entertaining.

Thanks again for watching!