Brian Skerry

New England Aquarium Explorer in Residence, National Geographic Photographer

I live blue™ because…
It feels right. And I know that the future of our planet depends on it.

Why do you care about the environment?
I love nature, and having a direct connection with the natural world is crucial, I believe, to humans’ well being. I also realize just how much we have lost and want very much to restore the environment to the way it once was. As much as possible I want to live in harmony with nature and for future generations to have this opportunity.

How has your environment affected your career/education decisions?
I knew from an early age that I wanted to work with animals and to explore the planet. I was drawn to the ocean in a way that is difficult to describe, but was impossible to ignore. I decided to pursue wildlife photography as a way to be connected with the sea and to be able to tell stories about various species and places in which I had an interest.

What are some things you do in your life to protect the environment?
My family and I have been recycling for years. And we have also eliminated the use of plastic bottles as much as possible. We all have reusable water bottles we take with us wherever we go. We’ve also replaced the light bulbs in our home with low energy bulbs. We inform ourselves about the food we eat and make choices that are better for the environment. We also tell friends and family about the things we’ve learned as a way of spreading the word.

Learn more about Brian’s work here.

Visit Brian’s website here.

Read Brian’s posts on the Global Explorers Expedition blog here.

Read Brian’s posts on the Phoenix Islands Expedition blog here.

Read Brian’s posts on the Sea of Cortez Expedition blog here.

See his plot of ocean in the Phoenix Islands here.