Swimming Head Productions
@swimminghead.co.uk
Storytelling with purpose.
Award-winning filmmaking team, led by Lawrence and Tasha. Specialising in quick-fire documentary film.
Award-winning filmmaking team, led by Lawrence and Tasha. Specialising in quick-fire documentary film.
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What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
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A fantastic night at the Irish Embassy Brussels with @fairseas.ie & @cnagaeilge.bsky.social during #EUOceanWeek
Inspiring discussion on the links between the Irish language, culture & nature. Great to see the Irish language & marine biodiversity being celebrated on the EU stage @swimminghead.co.uk
Inspiring discussion on the links between the Irish language, culture & nature. Great to see the Irish language & marine biodiversity being celebrated on the EU stage @swimminghead.co.uk
Míle buíochas🌊
A very special night in the Irish Embassy Brussels with @cnagaeilge.bsky.social An Bhruiséil, for the first 'Focail Na Farraige'.
Rich discussion about the interconnectedness of the Irish language & the sea with, the Marine Institute, IWDG & @marinedimensions.bsky.social.
#FairSeas
A very special night in the Irish Embassy Brussels with @cnagaeilge.bsky.social An Bhruiséil, for the first 'Focail Na Farraige'.
Rich discussion about the interconnectedness of the Irish language & the sea with, the Marine Institute, IWDG & @marinedimensions.bsky.social.
#FairSeas
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A fantastic night at the Irish Embassy Brussels with @fairseas.ie & @cnagaeilge.bsky.social during #EUOceanWeek
Inspiring discussion on the links between the Irish language, culture & nature. Great to see the Irish language & marine biodiversity being celebrated on the EU stage @swimminghead.co.uk
Inspiring discussion on the links between the Irish language, culture & nature. Great to see the Irish language & marine biodiversity being celebrated on the EU stage @swimminghead.co.uk
We had a fantastic time filming at the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social international conference! Lovely to catch up with friends & celebrate new shark research. Followed by filming with Dr Sharon Lynch in ever-stunning Cork at Roaringwater Bay. Films coming soon!
September 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We had a fantastic time filming at the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social international conference! Lovely to catch up with friends & celebrate new shark research. Followed by filming with Dr Sharon Lynch in ever-stunning Cork at Roaringwater Bay. Films coming soon!
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Thinking of joining us for our Ocean Literacy Day on Achill?
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
July 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thinking of joining us for our Ocean Literacy Day on Achill?
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
It’s #SharkWeek! Earlier this year we had a big encounter while filming with @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social! Filmed by pole cam following @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social Code of Conduct. Huge thanks to Grace Carr & skipper Dave Edwards! #SciComm #Conservation #Explore
July 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It’s #SharkWeek! Earlier this year we had a big encounter while filming with @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social! Filmed by pole cam following @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social Code of Conduct. Huge thanks to Grace Carr & skipper Dave Edwards! #SciComm #Conservation #Explore
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As part of the Ocean Literacy day on Achill Island, Irish artist Tom Meskell will be exhibiting his fantastic sailcloth paintings of basking sharks in Gielty’s coffee shop, all day. Come along and say hi! Get details: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Find out more about Tom at tommeskell.com
Find out more about Tom at tommeskell.com
TOM MESKELL
The Art work of Tom Meskell
tommeskell.com
July 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
As part of the Ocean Literacy day on Achill Island, Irish artist Tom Meskell will be exhibiting his fantastic sailcloth paintings of basking sharks in Gielty’s coffee shop, all day. Come along and say hi! Get details: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Find out more about Tom at tommeskell.com
Find out more about Tom at tommeskell.com
Editing studio day - wish I was back in the beach with this little fella!
July 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Editing studio day - wish I was back in the beach with this little fella!
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You can register to view the conference virtually, but we will also offer on site registration if you wish to attend in person:
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
July 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
You can register to view the conference virtually, but we will also offer on site registration if you wish to attend in person:
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
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'The timid hares throw daylight fears away
On the lane’s road to dust and dance and play,
Then dabble in the grain by naught deterred
To lick the dew-fall from the barley’s beard..'
From 'Hares at Play' by JOHN CLARE
Painting: Hare Study: Cornfield at Dusk by Andrew Waddington
#JohnClare #poetry
On the lane’s road to dust and dance and play,
Then dabble in the grain by naught deterred
To lick the dew-fall from the barley’s beard..'
From 'Hares at Play' by JOHN CLARE
Painting: Hare Study: Cornfield at Dusk by Andrew Waddington
#JohnClare #poetry
July 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
'The timid hares throw daylight fears away
On the lane’s road to dust and dance and play,
Then dabble in the grain by naught deterred
To lick the dew-fall from the barley’s beard..'
From 'Hares at Play' by JOHN CLARE
Painting: Hare Study: Cornfield at Dusk by Andrew Waddington
#JohnClare #poetry
On the lane’s road to dust and dance and play,
Then dabble in the grain by naught deterred
To lick the dew-fall from the barley’s beard..'
From 'Hares at Play' by JOHN CLARE
Painting: Hare Study: Cornfield at Dusk by Andrew Waddington
#JohnClare #poetry
To celebrate our local sharks I’m chatting with BBC Radio Ulster at 12.30 today! All about sharks, filming & the International Basking Shark Conference! To be held by our lovely group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social in August, check out the IBSG website or we will be filming highlights to share!
July 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
To celebrate our local sharks I’m chatting with BBC Radio Ulster at 12.30 today! All about sharks, filming & the International Basking Shark Conference! To be held by our lovely group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social in August, check out the IBSG website or we will be filming highlights to share!
Little rescue mission! Found a hedgehog tangled in fishing line & caught on a barbed hook! Some kind people gave me a box & we’ve taken him to the lovely Rosemullion Vets. Please pick up discarded fishing line, you never know what it might catch! 🦔
July 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Little rescue mission! Found a hedgehog tangled in fishing line & caught on a barbed hook! Some kind people gave me a box & we’ve taken him to the lovely Rosemullion Vets. Please pick up discarded fishing line, you never know what it might catch! 🦔
Dive into Cornwall 360! Exciting news, we’ve been creating a series of 360 immersive videos for @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social Check out the immersive videos on our YouTube or VR headsets with all four short films will be popping up at events around Cornwall! Funded by the Fal and Helford SAC Officer
July 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Dive into Cornwall 360! Exciting news, we’ve been creating a series of 360 immersive videos for @cornwallcouncil.bsky.social Check out the immersive videos on our YouTube or VR headsets with all four short films will be popping up at events around Cornwall! Funded by the Fal and Helford SAC Officer
June has flown by! Bear reminds us to take time to stop & enjoy the flowers 😅 Enjoying a busy summer of films, friends & sunshine
June 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
June has flown by! Bear reminds us to take time to stop & enjoy the flowers 😅 Enjoying a busy summer of films, friends & sunshine
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This #WorldOceansDay join us in admiring Anna Atkins' amazing algae #Cyanotypes from 1854. 🌊
June 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This #WorldOceansDay join us in admiring Anna Atkins' amazing algae #Cyanotypes from 1854. 🌊
World Ocean Day in Falmouth! Had a great time on the @fmconservation.bsky.social stall & watching the amazing @beachbeasties basket shark 🦈☀️🌊
June 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
World Ocean Day in Falmouth! Had a great time on the @fmconservation.bsky.social stall & watching the amazing @beachbeasties basket shark 🦈☀️🌊
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Manatees are the OG mermaids fr #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #manatees #mermaid #sirenia #swim #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #miamibeach #biscaynebay #coralcity
May 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Manatees are the OG mermaids fr #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #manatees #mermaid #sirenia #swim #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #miamibeach #biscaynebay #coralcity
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Good news! We are extending our abstract submission until 1 June 23:59 (UTC +1)
May 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Good news! We are extending our abstract submission until 1 June 23:59 (UTC +1)
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A wonderful variety of epiphytes (rainforest indicators) on a low horizontal willow trunk in the woods, including flowering dog violet, wood sorrel, plus holly + birch seedlings.
This is full-on Irish rainforest.
🌍
This is full-on Irish rainforest.
🌍
May 15, 2025 at 4:53 AM
A wonderful variety of epiphytes (rainforest indicators) on a low horizontal willow trunk in the woods, including flowering dog violet, wood sorrel, plus holly + birch seedlings.
This is full-on Irish rainforest.
🌍
This is full-on Irish rainforest.
🌍
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Excited to see that the @birdfy cam picked up a polecat having a quick drink pond last night!!!
May 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Excited to see that the @birdfy cam picked up a polecat having a quick drink pond last night!!!
And it’s a wrap!🎬 We’ve been filming a new doc on bottom trawling with Grace from @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social under the blazing Irish sun these last two weeks! So many incredible stories & local insights, coming soon…
May 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
And it’s a wrap!🎬 We’ve been filming a new doc on bottom trawling with Grace from @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social under the blazing Irish sun these last two weeks! So many incredible stories & local insights, coming soon…
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Tomorrow is the last day to register with an early bird discount for our international basking shark conference. Get your tickets before prices go up!
International Conference on Basking Sharks
Join us in Galway, Ireland from 29-31 August, 2025 for the International Conference on basking sharks.
www.eventbrite.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Tomorrow is the last day to register with an early bird discount for our international basking shark conference. Get your tickets before prices go up!
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By far, the most common question I get is: do basking sharks close their mouths?
The answer is yes. And they are adorable.
The answer is yes. And they are adorable.
Compare the difference when a shark opens its big mouth- that creates a lot of drag! Swimming next to or behind another shark can reduce drag and save energy. The say way its easier to stand behind your tallest friend on a windy day.
April 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
By far, the most common question I get is: do basking sharks close their mouths?
The answer is yes. And they are adorable.
The answer is yes. And they are adorable.
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We are accepting abstracts for our International Conference on Basking Sharks! Come to Galway to share your knowledge on basking shark biology or the cultural significance of basking sharks. Abstract submissions close May 15th.
More details here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
More details here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
April 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We are accepting abstracts for our International Conference on Basking Sharks! Come to Galway to share your knowledge on basking shark biology or the cultural significance of basking sharks. Abstract submissions close May 15th.
More details here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
More details here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Delighted our film Bone Shark Island is an award ✨WINNER✨ We won the environmental category at Houston Underwater Film Festival!
Thanks to Kenix & St Helena National Trust for their research, Michelle Fletcher for gorgeous extra footage & @thefsbi.bsky.social for their generous support of this film
Thanks to Kenix & St Helena National Trust for their research, Michelle Fletcher for gorgeous extra footage & @thefsbi.bsky.social for their generous support of this film
April 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Delighted our film Bone Shark Island is an award ✨WINNER✨ We won the environmental category at Houston Underwater Film Festival!
Thanks to Kenix & St Helena National Trust for their research, Michelle Fletcher for gorgeous extra footage & @thefsbi.bsky.social for their generous support of this film
Thanks to Kenix & St Helena National Trust for their research, Michelle Fletcher for gorgeous extra footage & @thefsbi.bsky.social for their generous support of this film
Waiting the snorkeler’s return! Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend ☀️
April 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Waiting the snorkeler’s return! Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend ☀️