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03 EDITOR'S NOTE I love tinned seafood! Or should I say, I love the idea of it. I have always been a picky eater.

Sadly. But I will start my journey of trying!

04 SEA SHANTIES Sea shanty is a traditional type of song. Sung on large sailing vessels. The rythm and tunes would help to coordinate work and find motivation.

10 SHARK VIEW Photo by Felipe Ravina Olivares

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LISTEN TO

OCEAN MUSIC

Sounds from nature is one of the most popular choices, and especially ocean sounds. Everything from waves, to storms and even deep sea "tunes".

13 ESPECIES DE CANARIAS After a few years it became the biggest platform in Social Media related to marine biodiversity and ocean conservation in Spain.

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08 I have a preference for big animals. Some of the last works Íve done have been with smalltooth sand tiger sharks, manta rays or whale sharks.

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OCEAN FOODIE TINNED SEAFOOD Tinned seafood has a long tradition. Often, it is a more sustainable seafood option.

And it has become trendy, with specialized restaurants and amazing artwork.

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EDITOR'S WORDS I love tinned seafood! Or should I say, I love the idea of it. I have always been a picky eater. Sadly.

But I will start my journey of trying! My first attempt will be the easy recipes on page 21.

In this issue we meet up with Felipe, from the Canary Islands. We learn more about the region and filming underwater.

"I will start my journey of trying!"

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SEA SHANTY

"SCOTTISH POSTMAN, @NATHANEVANSS’ LIFE CHANGED OVERNIGHT WHEN HE POSTED A TIKTOK VIDEO OF HIM SINGING THE FAMOUS SEA SHANTY THE WELLERMAN. ".

Nathan Evans, and his TikTok sea shanty clip started a great thing! After that, other people have used the TikTok duett feature, to sing along. Click on the playlist below to hear some

large sailing vessels. The rythm and tunes would

examples from all the "wellerman" versions out

help to coordinate work and find motivation.

there. It is impossible to not smile.

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Sea shanty is a traditional type of song. Sung on

"PACKED WITH MORE SEA SHANTIES THAN YOU CAN FIT IN A LOBSTER TRAWLER" Did you know that there is a film about sea

It has even become a musical. The success will

shanties? And not just that, it is based on a true

tour UK and Ireland during 2022 and 2023.

story: "The film is about Fisherman's Friends, a group of Cornish fishermen from Port Isaac who were signed by Universal Records and achieved a top 10 hit with their debut album of traditional sea shanties."

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OCEAN MUSIC

"OCEAN SOUNDS ARE MUSIC TO OUR EARS. THEY PROVIDE THE PERFECT NATURAL WHITE NOISE FOR CALMING AND EVEN HEALING OUR MINDS"

When it comes to "relaxing" music, there is a jungle out there. Sounds from nature is one of the most popular choices, and especially ocean sounds. Everything from waves, to storms and even deep sea "tunes".

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perfect fit.

OCEAN TUNES Hydraulophone Ocean sounds...so relaxing. And of course, there is even an instrument made of flowing water - the Hydraulophone.

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Whale songs Most of us now know that many whales "sing". Learn more about these amazing sounds.

Migrating Music Animal Sounds

Click on the link below to listen to the "migration symphony".

Click below to check out sounds from different ocean animals e.g. toad fish, arctic charr, whales. Just go to the "galleries", and choose "audio gallery".

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MEET

FELIPE

RAVINA

OLIVARES

OCEAN FOCUS

Can you present yourself

My name is Felipe Ravina Olivares. I was born and raised in Tenerife, an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean that belongs to Canary Islands archipelago. Every summer I used to go with my dad to a tide pool area in the south of the island an that´s where my interest in the ocean began.

Do you have a favorite marine organism to film?

I have a preference for big animals. Some of the sand tiger sharks, manta rays or whale sharks. But if I have to choose I would say pilot whales, I feel a

Photo by: Rafael Fernández

special connection when I am around them.

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last works I´ve done have been with smalltooth

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"SCUBA DIVING IS PERFECT WHEN THE ANIMALS YOU ARE FILMING ARE NOT VERY SHALLOW. " Do you prefer scuba or freediving while filming?

I won 3 awards at CIMASUB with the mantelina documentary, and thanks to the work around it

Depending on the situation. Scuba diving is perfect

butterfly rays got protection in some of the

when the animals you are filming are not very

beaches where they aggregate in Canary Islands.

shallow, as you can stay underwater for more than

This is why I dedicate my llife to the Ocean!

an hour. Freediving is also interesting because it allows you to get closer to animals without scaring them.

Can you share a few easy tips/tricks for a cinematographer beginner?

Spend countless hours filming in the water. That way you will not only get better at filming, but you will also learn a lot about animal behaviour, which is very important when it comes to get the perfect shot.

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"BEING ALONE FOR 3 HOURS WITH A 4 METER LONG SMALLTOOTH SAND TIGER SHARK IN EL HIERRO" What do you need to think about while filming

Are there some hot spots around the Canary

sharks?

islands for sharks?

Respect their space and their behaviour. Don´t

La Graciosa, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran

go after them, let them approach you instead.

Canaria are good for angel shark encounters

The interaction has to be on their terms, that

(although you can see them in every island, but

way it will be positive for the shark and for us.

they are more frequent in those). Smalltooth sand tiger sharks appear in El Hierro every few

Can you share your #1 shark memory.

years. You never know when they will show up, but when they do, the encounters are amazing.

Being alone for 3 hours with a 4 meter long been one of my happiest moments in the ocean during these last years.

"I won the first place in World Shootout 2019 in Dusseldorf with the smalltooth sand tiger shark film".

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smalltooth sand tiger shark in El Hierro. It has

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ESPECIES DE CANARIAS Tell us more about "Especies de Canarias".

My project Especies de Canarias was born in 2015, when I was a Marine Sciences student in

"GETTING A SPECIES OR AN ECOSYSTEM PROTECTED IS A THOUSAND TIMES BETTER THAN ANY AWARD, BECAUSE THAT´S THE MAIN REASON I DEDICATE MY LIFE TO THE OCEAN"

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria University. I got the idea after speaking in a TED Talk. The first idea

One of the best things you can do protect the

was to make individual episodes of the species

oceans is eating less fish, and make sure that it

that inhabit the seas in Canary Islands. After a

is local and has been fished in a responsible

few years it became the biggest platform in

way.

Social Media related to marine biodiversity and ocean conservation in Spain. I used that

Click on picture below to reach the facebook

platform to make conservation films about key

group.

species that we have in our islands like spiny butterfly rays, angel sharks, pilot whales and also to make people aware of the problems that the islands face, like overfishing, overpopulation and plastic pollution.

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INTERVIEW

DIVE SPOTS Do you have a favorite dive spot?

Probably the channel between Tenerife and La

It is also home to a resident population of

Gomera. It has been designated as a Hope Spot

beaked whales and in the coast you can find

by Mission Blue, a Whale Heritage Site by World

beaches with dozens of butterfly rays, bull rays

Cetacean Alliance and it is also a Special Area of

and green and loggerhead turtles.

Conservation.

All the filming I have done here is under the Around 400 pilot whales live there, together

Spanish Government Permit, because swimming

with migratory species like bryde´s whales,

with dolphins and whales is forbidden in Spain

Atlantic spotted dolphins or even false killer whales.

"AROUND 400 PILOT WHALES LIVE THERE" Sadly it is located in a busy and touristic coastal area, and that poses a threat to marine biodiversity in form of pollution and boat strikes. It is an amazing place to film wildlife and it also allows me to film the threats they face to try and improve the protection marine biodiversity has in the area.

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INTERVIEW

OCEAN SHOUTOUTS! Tips for Ocean Inspiration from Felipe Ravina Olivares How can people learn more about you?

They can find me on Instagram (@felipe_ravina), or on Facebook and Youtube as “Especies de Canarias” How do you find inspiration? Do you follow certain «ocean people» on social media?

I usually find inspiration in the ocean. Being alone in the water with a prehistoric shark for hours, freedive in a beach with 150 butterfly rays or being surrounded by 30 pilot whales, Atlantic spotted dolphins and 2 meter long tunas are some of the moments that have inspired me a lot lately. If we have to talk about social media, Sealegacy is one of my main inspirations when it comes to ocean conservation. Madison Stewart has also been a great inspiration for me.

A marine destination you would love to visit?

Bahamas.

Not a specific skill for now. I want to keep improving my filming and editing skills so I can make more impact and reach more people so they understand the importance of protecting our oceans.

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An ocean «skill» you would like to learn?

HTTPS://AFRICAGEOGRAPHIC.COM/STORIES/MARINE-FLATWORMSBUTTERFLIES-SEA/

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Many of the marine flatworms are beautiful and free-living, in stark contrast to the more numerous species of dowdy flatworms that live as parasites inside the bodies of other animals.

“THE BUTTERFLIES OF THE SEA".

Flatworms vs Nudibranchs: Marine flatworms are often very colorful, with amazing patterns. They are also slow moving - which makes them perfect for photographers and divers to enjoy. Nudibranchs share these features. But these animals are not the same thing.

"Their flat bodies make it relatively easy for experienced eyes to recognize flatworms and distinguish them from nudibranchs and other marine worms" Click on the article to the right, to learn more.

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Tinned Seafood

OCEAN FOODIE Tinned seafood has a long tradition. Often, it is a more sustainable seafood option. And it has become trendy, with specialized restaurants and amazing artwork.

"Tinning is just a good way to preserve a fish at its peak point—catching fish at its best and then

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energy to store and for a very long time” .

Click on article below to read more.

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preserving it in such a way that takes very little

“IT’S HARD TO GET MORE CONVENIENT AND SUSTAINABLE THAN FISH YOU CAN THROW IN YOUR POCKET AND EAT ANYTIME".

We love the art on tinned seafood. The can in itself is very often an experience. They come in all types of design, and shapes. From everyday options to luxurious ones. Check out the travel story of tinned seafood in Portugal. Click on the article to the right.

For great recipies - click below https://food52.com/blog/26451-best-tinned-fishrecipes?

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Canned & Delicious

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JANSSON'S TEMPTATION This is a traditional dish in Sweden. It is eaten during big holidays like christmas, and midsummer. It is a potatoe gratin with anchovies.

Families usually have their "own" recipe for this.

A secret to pass on to the next generation!

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