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...
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 ...
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...
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...
This year for Spring Break we took the kids to the Emerald Coast near Destin, Florida and stayed at Top Sail Hill State Park in our 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud for 6 days! From sea turtles, to fishing, dolphins and lots of bike rides it...
After 15+ years of doing art shows, I thought I’d share a bit about my process and what it’s really like setting up shop in Florida. From the early morning load-ins to meeting amazing people who connect with the work, it’s an experience that’s...
Attacked by Octopus trying to clean up plastic off the reef! Such a wild morning out today! On my usual swim in Boca Raton I was photographing a juvenile sea turtle. While crusing over the reefs I noticed a plastic cup on the bottom. I went...
Part 1 of my series upgrading our @THORIndustries 2017 @Airstream-Inc Flying Cloud 25FB with @battlebornbatteries lithium batteries, @RichSolarTalk Rich Solar Panels, @MicroairNet Micro Air Breeze and more. All being installed my @MobileSolarConsulting Part 1 goes over prep in how we will build it! Watch My Youtube My...
I'll be at Loggerhead Marinelife Center for MOSAIC their annual celebration of shows, arts, ideas, and culture—running from May 1st through June 1st! Come join me and meet the incredible sea turtles at this amazing facility. You won't want to miss it! Learn More ...