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Telegraph
06-07-2025
- General
- Telegraph
From sea to supper: Mark Hix cooks up a feast with scallops, lobster and octopus
Growing up by the sea, I've always felt spoilt when it comes to seafood. We had easy access, often swapping shellfish with local fishermen for my grandfather's tomatoes or his gardening tips. My school snacks were unconventional – freshly caught queen scallops from my friend's dad, splashed with vinegar and eaten in one bite. Sadly, those queenies have vanished from our coast, but scallop diving is prolific, which is great news for seafood lovers. I used to have half a dozen lobster pots but I don't get out on the boat as much anymore, so I passed them on to a fisherman friend. I loved hauling them in at the end of a trip – whether it was a good day or not, there'd usually be a crab or lobster (or two) for supper. Catching your own shellfish is incredibly satisfying, though nowadays it's more likely I'd be landing octopus rather than lobster. A few years ago, a fisherman friend of mine asked if I fancied some octopus. 'English octopus? I said. 'No thanks, they're chewy and tough.' He laughed. 'These are actually Mediterranean ones. They're eating all the lobsters!' Sure enough, when I went out the next day, the first few pots held only lobster shells. But then, there they were – two octopuses happily tucking into my catch. Many seafood lovers don't realise these invasive predators have moved into UK waters. They're hammering our shellfish stocks, and they're not leaving anytime soon. The buffet's rich and plentiful – though maybe not for much longer. Since My Octopus Teacher, the 2020 Netflix documentary of a filmmaker's unusual friendship with an octopus, public fascination with these brainy creatures has grown. But while our admiration for these creatures has risen, so too has the urgency to act. The sea is changing, and fast. I recently saw Ocean, David Attenborough's latest film, with my daughter, and it honestly brought a tear to my eye. When you've spent your life connected to fishing, those changes (for the worse) hit hard. And it's not just invading octopuses we need to worry about. After The End of the Line documentary was released in 2009, Bluefin tuna were labelled unsustainable. Now even mackerel are listed as endangered. Commercial fishing mates tell me sea bass are hugging offshore wrecks, hiding from predators – making them much harder to catch. These shifts in marine life are part of the ocean's natural rhythm, but climate and environmental changes are speeding things up, as is overfishing. It's time to rethink how we eat seafood, choosing species that can be sustained and treating them with the respect they deserve. My dishes here are perfect for making the most of what the sea's offering right now.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Controversial and Terrifying New Movie Hits #3 on Netflix—and the Trailer Alone Is Giving Me Nightmares
Another week, another fresh lineup of titles trying to claw their way into Netflix's coveted Top 10. That's no easy feat, especially with streaming juggernauts like Squid Game, Ginny & Georgia, WWE: Raw, and the buzzy newcomer The Waterfront still dominating the charts. But on the movie front, one new documentary has made a surprisingly strong showing—and it's kind of terrifying, if you really stop to think about it. Enter: Shark Whisperer, a 90-minute doc from the Academy Award–winning director of My Octopus Teacher that dives (literally) into the murky waters of marine conservation, where science, social media and spectacle collide. Courtesy of Netflix At the heart of the film is Ocean Ramsey—a marine biologist, conservationist and viral sensation known for swimming cage-free with massive sharks. Her up-close encounters have sparked global fascination, racked up millions of views… and drawn plenty of criticism. While her fans see her as a fearless advocate giving a voice to misunderstood predators, others, including scientists, say she's putting herself, others and the animals at risk for the sake of clicks, according to Netflix's Tudum. Some even argue she's blurring the line between activism and self-promotion. The doc leans into the controversy, featuring interviews with marine biologists, Indigenous knowledge holders and fellow conservationists—both supportive and skeptical. Add in the absolutely stunning underwater cinematography and you've got a film that's as thought-provoking as it is pulse-pounding. Still, the trailer alone gave me anxiety. Ocean can be seen casually swimming next to enormous sharks while calmly narrating, 'I'm not a crazy person… I'm hyper aware of what they're capable of.' Then comes the kicker: a 20-foot shark approaches the surface as she whispers, 'Oh my God.' Same. Honestly, same. Assuming the film doesn't end in tragedy (because let's face it, we'd definitely have heard by now), I may just work up the courage to hit play. Shark Whisperer is streaming now on Netflix. Want all the latest entertainment news sent right to your inbox? Click here. This Controversial Netflix Show Just Dropped Season 2—and It's Already Causing a Major Stir
CNN
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
‘Shark Whisperer' is the latest controversial entertainment to swim into our shark obsession
Netflix is taking a bite out of our cultural obsession with sharks with the new documentary, 'Shark Whisperer.' The project focuses on free-diving conservationist Ocean Ramsey (her real name), who recounts her 'fascination and kinship with one of the ocean's most feared predators,' according to Netflix. 'Her passion for sharks, who she feels are gravely misunderstood and unfairly maligned, became her life's work,' a story on the streamer's Tudum site states. 'Over 100 million sharks are killed each year, imperiling the survival of a species that is integral to a balanced marine ecosystem, and critical to a healthy Earth.' While some view sharks as scary and 'monsters,' Ramsey and her partner and videographer, Juan Oliphant, advocate for the safety of the sharks and are working on improving their image. 'I'm not a crazy person,' Ramsay says in a trailer for the project as she swims near several large sharks. 'I'm hyper aware of what they're capable of.' The new doc, from Oscar-winning director of 'My Octopus Teacher,' James Reed, is not without controversy, however. 'Ramsey's approach to her activism has drawn criticism by both members of the scientific community and the public at large; Ramsey's detractors say she is putting herself, other humans, and the sharks at risk by seeking media attention,' according to Tudum. Ramsey advocates for the protection of sharks through her social media platforms, which have more than 2 million followers on Instagram alone. 'Shark Whisperer' is currently streaming on Netflix.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who is Ocean Ramsey? All about Neflix's Shark Whisperer star
Ocean Ramsey, a free-diving conservationist and social media activist, is the subject of an all-new documentary by Netflix, titled Shark Whisperer, which came out on Monday, June 30. Helmed by JP Stiles, Harrison Macks, and James Reed, the Academy Award–winning director of My Octopus Teacher, the project follows Ramsey's journey towards changing the way people think about the misunderstood predator and captures her passion for sharks. Who is Ocean Ramsey? All about controversial 'shark influencer'(Instagram/ Ocean Ramsey) According to the streaming giant, more than 100 million sharks are killed every year, and Ramsey is advocating for their safety by urging people not to treat them as 'monsters.' Their survival is crucial for a balanced marine ecosystem, the 38-year-old conservationist says. Born in 1987 and raised in O'ahu, Hawaii, Ocean Ramsey is a marine conservationist, author, and free diver. For more than a decade, she has been spreading awareness regarding shark killings through various platforms. She has more than two million followers on Instagram, where she shares photographs and videos of herself swimming alongside various shark species, including great whites and tiger sharks. Popularly known as a 'shark influencer,' her dedication towards the cause has received support from many. However, there have been dozens of critics in the marine biologist community who have raised questions over her tactics and other things. In an interview with The Telegraph, Ramsey shared that she has been swimming with sharks since the age of 14, while her mission is to question and challenge the portrayal of sharks as the villains of nature. 'We gotta change the music, change the way we look at sharks. Flip the perception,' she said in the new documentary. According to her website, she studied biology at the University of Hawaii and earned her bachelor's degree in marine biology from San Diego State University. Also, she has a master's degree in ethology. For Ramsey, her role models are American marine biologist Sylvia Alice Earle and Bella, whom she called 'a female great white shark.' She is married to underwater photographer and videographer Juan Oliphant. The couple run a shark-diving business that organizes 'snorkel diving with shark expeditions' for just $150 per person. Besides this, she offers various online courses, such as 'Shark Behaviour and Safety for All'. FAQs: 1. When and where to watch Ocean Ramsey documentary? Shark Whisperer is available on Netflix now. 2. What's the story of Shark Whisperer? It narrates the journey of Ocean Ramsey as she looks forward to changing the way people think about sharks. 3. Is Ocean Ramsey married? Yes, she is married to Juan Oliphant, an underwater photographer and videographer.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All The Sharks OTT release date Netflix: When and where to watch the documentary
All The Sharks OTT release date: Netflix is set to launch its new docuseries All The Sharks, diving into the fascinating and powerful realm of shark conservation. The series, titled Shark Whisperer, focuses on marine biologist Ocean Ramsey and her partner, videographer Juan Oliphant, as they gain recognition while leveraging social media to promote shark preservation and raise awareness about ocean conservation. All The Sharks OTT release date All The Sharks will be released on Netflix on 4th July 2025. What is All The Sharks about? Shark Whisperer, directed by J.P. Stiles, Harrison Macks, and Oscar-winning filmmaker James Reed (My Octopus Teacher), follows the growing public profile of Ocean Ramsey and her partner, videographer Juan Oliphant, as they use social media to promote their shark conservation efforts. The documentary also explores the controversy surrounding Ramsey's activism, with critics from both the scientific community and the public arguing that her high-profile methods may endanger herself, others, and the sharks. Through this lens, the film raises compelling and timely questions about the balance between advocacy and risk in the urgent mission to protect sharks. All The Sharks trailer The trailer was shared by Netflix on its social media pages recently. It was captioned as, 'A first of its kind competition series where four teams of shark FINatics travel the world trying to find and photograph every shark imaginable in hopes of claiming the $50,000 prize.' Who is Ocean Ramsey? Ocean Ramsey is a marine conservationist, author, and experienced free diver with over 2 million Instagram followers. Based in Oahu, she has spent more than a decade raising awareness about the harm done to sharks. She often shares videos of herself swimming without protection next to sharks like tiger sharks and great whites, which has made her a controversial figure.
