It's been a crazy, fun-filled few weeks here at the Oceans Below offices. We managed to time it all just right and moved the entire operation to the new, picturesque premises in a single day. Moving was one thing- organizing the pile of computers, desks, chairs, cameras, boxes, and the odd student into something resembling an editing suit was another challenge. But everyone pitched in, staff and students alike, and now after a long week of organizing and tripping over each other, we are back to full strength. Now Autumn, Elisabeth and I are able to give our full attention to filming Koh Tao's dive centers and teaching our BSAC underwater video trainees.

The new Oceans Below offices on Koh Tao

Jason and Katie have recently completed the 2 week HD Underwater Video course and produced some great dry projects and show reels in the process. Both can be viewed on our Youtube Channel. They each went on to complete the student filming internship and they plan to stick around and do a bit of work over the next season. Jason has already begun working with us and Katie will complete her Divemaster course with Scuba Junction before returning to start work.

Sachin- New Professional Underwater Videographer!

Sachin, a talented photographer from India, came to Thailand to join us for the BSAC Pro HD Underwater Video course at the beginning of the month. A few days ago we went for a bit of an exploration dive north of No Name Pinnacle. I had not ventured in that direction before and was excited to see what was out there. I was surprised to find a large patch of coral where I was expecting only sand. We happened upon a few feather stars walking around, some pipe fish, and a small ray hiding in the sand. Sachin got a couple of shots of the ray before it decided it had enough of being a film star, and moved on. Yesterday, Sachin finished the BSAC Underwater Video course and is about to begin his Instructor Development Course (IDC) with  Darius and Mark over at Buddha View. Good luck Sachin!