Venturing north, I immersed myself in the crystal-clear springs of Florida to swim alongside my beloved sea cows the gentle manatees. These peaceful giants, often seeking warmth in our springs, remind us how vital their protected habitats are. Documenting their serene presence was a heartfelt...
At sunset in Sayulita, an Olive Ridley sea turtle was released by Sayulita Turtle Rescue as part of their ongoing sea turtle conservation program. Releasing turtles at dusk increases their chances of survival, as they instinctively move toward the ocean under low light, avoiding predators...
My recent journey to Sayulita, Mexico was a breathtaking intersection of marine majesty and conservation. I captured the grace of humpback and killer whales, and equally inspiring, I joined the Sayulita Sea Turtle Conservation team, documenting the magical release of Olive Ridley turtles. WIld encounters with...
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Partnering with the Loggerhead Marine Life Center we followed the journey of Eeyore! A sea turtle nursed back to health and released right here in Boca Raton! LoggerHead Marinelife Center i Instagram Post BenJHicks - Instagram BenJHicks - Youtube ...
Lowe’s and Sea Turtle Specialists are working together to create simple, engaging content about protecting sea turtles. Their goal is to inspire people to take action and help protect marine life. ...
Descent – New Film Airing on PBS in 2026!I’m proud to share that I shot several scenes for Descent, a stunning new documentary directed by Rory Fielding DESCENT TEASER "With stunning underwater photography by Frazier Nivens, Howard Hall and Ben Hicks, Descent is based upon the original...
Recently I had the amazing opportunity to fly alongside a juvenile Manta Ray, whom have a small population in South Florida where I live. Unfortunately these nearly threatened animals are still being caught in the wild to be shown at aquariums. More recently Sea World...
As a family that packs for all types of trips, we're always looking for ways to improve our packing process. When getting ready for a trip in our 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud 25FB, we start by thinking about the kinds of adventures we’ll be going on....
I was recently honored to be featured in an article by Ron Hayes following a talk I gave at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic School in Delray Beach. I spoke with middle school students about ocean life, environmental threats, and how photography can inspire action to...