TEDxConejo - Amos Nachoum - No Demons of the Sea

There is something you need to know about Jaws. He was a fabrication. Photographer and explorer Amos Nachoum dispels the misconception of killer species in a photographic exploration presented at TEDxConejo2011.

Amos Nachoum is a photographer and explorer. He has shot just about everything there is to shoot, but what he loves most is wildlife photography. Especially if it's in the water. And he has become world-famous at it. So much so, in fact, that he has been asked to lead National Geographic expedition teams with Dr. Eugenie Clark, Dr. Sylvia Earle, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin. He has co-produced documentaries with Stan Waterman, and he was the team leader for National Geographic's Red Sea, Great White Shark, and Killer Whale photo expeditions.

His commitment to wildlife led him to co-found Israel's Marine National Park on the Red Sea. He works tirelessly to bring attention to some of the most fragile regions of the underwater realm, with preservation of the environment foremost in every encounter.

Amos's photos and essays have appeared in hundreds of publications around the globe, including National Geographic, Time, Life, The New York Times, Condé Nast Traveler, Le Figaro, Terra Sauvage, Airone, Mondo Somerso, Der Spiegel, Unterwasser, and many more.

His work has also been included in the books The Living Ocean, The World of Nature, and Oceans. He has been profiled in television appearances on National Geographic Explorer, Today, and Good Morning America, as well as featured in People, Esquire, and Money magazines.

Amos's photography has won Nikon, Communication Arts, and BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. His clients include Apple, IBM, Microsoft, Discovery Channel, Armani, Disney, and Colombia Pictures.

Based in San Francisco, California, Amos operates the cutting-edge adventure-travel program Big Animals Expeditions. His voyages take him and his guests all over the world to observe, photograph, and revere the most magnificent creatures on the planet.
http://biganimals.com

TEDxCONEJO
TEDxConejo, an independently organized TED event, was held in Thousand Oaks, Ca on March 26, 2011. The conference theme was Energy, using that word very broadly to go beyond what powers our homes and transportation but really what fuels life. What energizes business, education, health, and ideas? What energizes you? A broad mix of thinkers and doers characterizes the TEDx experience both on the stage and in the audience. TEDxConejo is open to the general public and produced in association with the Conejo Valley Unified School District. For more information visit www.tedxconejo.com

About TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

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[dolphinDog]

Thumbs up if you would like to swim with a whale or dolphin in your lifetime, and experience it yourself rather than from the couch

[petalsf123]

Outstanding!

[ZooAcademy]

Awesome Amos, If I may I would like to use this as a presentation for my class?

Keep up the good work sir

[hideawayjohn]

Excellent presentation Amos- your message is clear, and your passion obvious. Thank you! Hey, when are you coming back to BC?

See you soon @ the dive-shows...cheers, John

[dirkbalucas]

good to hear youR voice

Richard LucaS

[divetravelbusiness]

Thank you Amos - a wonderful presentation. Knowing first hand the amazing trips you run to the truly blue areas with guaranteed BIG ANIMALS - I can't imagine you having time to do a TEDx talk - but you are such an excellent speaker. We are so blessed to have you take the time to share your personal undersea view of the world with us. Keep up the most excellent work!

Laurie Wilson

[viviornitier1985]

I'm in love with all this wonderful animals, ty Amos, for your photos, for this video, for all your effort with Sylvia, Ty for let us know what does it means living in the Blue Earth!

[terihudson1]

I'm in falling in love! thanks! this is a good presentation with fantastic pictures too!

[PeteAtkinson100]

Great stuff Amos!!

[carlchapmanphoto]

Great presentation