Hot Water - Investigating Australia’s Marine Ecosystem

Dive into Hot Water to explore Australia's marine ecosystems and the urgent fight to protect them. Journey through Tasmania, Victoria, and Queensland with scientists, divers, fishos, conservationists, and aquaculture farmers tackling ocean acidity. Eye-opening and full of heart, it shows how everyday action can spark real change.

Hosted by filmmaker, fisherman, and passionate citizen scientist Tim Whybrow, this 52 minute film will leave you inspired by the action that is being taken around Australia to further benefit our marine environment into the future.

Credits

Produced, edited, written, and presented by Tim Whybrow

Director of Photography: Ash Dunn

Camera Operators: Valentin Sabouret, Ash Dunn, Laura Couchouron, Tom Skillen, Arnhem Peterson

Assistant Editor: Richard Hawley

Sounds Design: Leigh Ratcliff

Supported by: Ocean Health Foundation, Tasmanian Abalone Reinvestment Fund (Tasmanian Government), Tangaroa Blue Foundation

Endorsed by: Clean Up Australia

Motion Graphics: Usman Kamboh

Dedicated to Mervyn OAM Whybrow

Featuring:

Dean Jackson

Sarah Migicki

Chris Bakon

Ben Thomson

Russel Conway

James Holt

Michael Picone

Brett Tait

Charles Sacco

Austen Ramage

Shane Blackwell

Scott Crack

Cassandra Melrose

Ian Melrose

John Kean

Benjamin Glass

Scott Mackenzie

Giles Fisher

Dean Lisson

Special Thanks:

University of Tasmania

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

SCF Australia

Salty Roe Tasmania

Mooloolaba Fisheries on the Spit

Greensborough Angling Club

Williamstown Sport & Game Fishing Club

Holt Productions

Martogg & Company

Tangaroe Blue Foundation

Telford Smith

Freycinet Marine Farm

Melshell Oyster Shack

Tasmanian Commercial Divers Association

Tourism Australia