National Geographic Kids USA - March 2017

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OUT THIS

BOOK!

BRIAN SKERRY SNAPS PHOTOS

OF A KELP FOREST OFF THE

COAST OF CALIFORNIA.

HARP SEAL

JELLYFISH

MANTA RAY

BY C.M. TOMLIN

WANT TO BE AN

UNDERWATER

PHOTOGRAPHER?

Underwater photographer Brian Skerry

travels the planet to capture images of

undersea habitats and the amazing

marine life that dwells there.

aced near our boat after scuba diving off the coast

of Ireland when a strong current suddenly swept us away. Soon we couldn’t see the boat

anymore. We were lost at sea—and had no idea if we’d ever be found. We floated in open

waters clutching our cameras for a terrifying two and a half hours before a boat picked us up.

“This job can be dangerous and demanding. I’ve dived below glaciers in Canada to photograph

harp seals and journeyed to sub-Antarctic waters south of New Zealand to snap pictures of

45-foot endangered right whales. It takes a lot of work. But one amazing 10-second moment in

nature is worth all the days and months of preparation.

“I believe that photos have the tremendous power to affect us. My work is all about seeing

incredible animals and sharing my experiences so others can see them too. At the end of the day

I’m a storyteller. I take pictures that tell stories to excite people about our world.”

“Create your own opportunities. It’s essential

to have a sense of adventure and passion.”

STUDY:^

Marine biology and

environmental science^

WATCH:^

The documentary Killer Whales:^

Wolves of the Sea

READ:^

The Silent World^

by Jacques Cousteau^

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