Poetry in Motion

The ocean and its inhabitants have always inspired and mesmerized me. Each sea creature is unique and beautiful; contributing to the ecosystem in its own special way. Here is the 5 minute version of a video poem used for a video competition.

In chambers deep.

Where waters sleep,

What unknown treasures pave the floor.

                      ~ Edward Young ~

Shark Action

Hammerhead Sharks and Whitetip Reef Sharks in Socorro, Mexico.

Sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs. Yet, as many as 100 million sharks are killed each year for their meat and fins. Three sharks are killed every second by humans. Their population is being decimated by our ignorance and fear.
As the ocean's top predator, they keep the ecosystem in check. Personally, I am more terrified of alligators, as sharks don't target humans. In fact, at 1:45 in the video, you'll see a Whitetip cruise by with an octopus tentacle hanging out of its mouth. The Whitetip could not have cared less that I was in his domain and would have been a much larger morsel to munch!

Royalty Free Music "Firesong" by Kevin MacLeod

Octopus Odyssey

A master of camouflage, the octopus can change color and texture to blend in with its environment. They are clever and very curious. An octopus has eight tentacles, which, if necessary, can be detached to distract an enemy. It can also spew a cloud of ink to disable a predator's sense of smell while making a hasty escape. With three hearts and eight tentacles for hugging, what’s not to love about the octopus?! 

Royalty Free Music "Finding the Balance" by Kevin MacLeod