Storytelling is the oldest form of passing information from one person to another and from one generation to the other. Stories are woven into every history, culture and community. Telling, listening and reacting to stories is engraved into our DNA. The Watermen Project uses the art of storytelling to motivate women, men and children to volunteer their service to the preservation and conservation of our oceans. We believe that there is nothing more powerful to inspire change than a compelling story, especially one told in an engaging manner.
Storytelling is the oldest form of passing information from one person to another and from one generation to the other. Stories are woven into every history, culture and community. Telling, listening and reacting to stories is engraved into our DNA. The Watermen Project uses the art of storytelling to motivate women, men and children to volunteer their service to the preservation and conservation of our oceans. We believe that there is nothing more powerful to inspire change than a compelling story, especially one told in an engaging manner.
Significant Story Projects
The Watermen Project measures its success by the impact its stories have on young people to get actively engaged in ocean conservation. Whether we translate the true nature of great white sharks into movies for the big screen or whether we bring manta rays into classrooms via virtual reality, what matters to us is the real life impact each of our stories have.
Chapter 1: Komodo – A Paradise Under Pressure
The team explores the treacherous waters of Komodo to investigate the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. Using virtual reality they capture the mysterious manta rays and infamous komodo dragons in 360°, allowing viewers to witness with their very own eyes how plastic pollution is threatening these charismatic species. <read more>
Chapter 2: Great White Shark 3D IMAX Documentary
The great white shark is by far the most maligned predator in the world, commonly depicted as a ‘mindless killer’. William Winram, one of the few to safely freedive with great white sharks made it his goal to dispel myths surrounding this iconic shark species. His peaceful up-close interactions in GWS3D reveal the true nature of the great white shark and explore human-shark relationship. <read more>
Chapter 3: To Touch or Not To Touch The manta rays of Raja Ampat
When people seek out connections with wildlife, this can result in truly special experiences. However, what happens when people begin to touch animals in the worrying quest of the ‘ultimate selfie’? The film highlights why respect has to be an important component of people’s attitude when entering the sea, if we are to protect marine life, such as the manta rays and sharks of Raja Ampat. <read more>
