Tom Vierus is a filmmaker, photographer, and Marine Biologist. Besides his strong interest in ocean science and particularly shark ecology & biology, Tom dedicated himself to environmental content creation. Based in the tropical Pacific, his expeditions and projects often take place on Pacific islands.
A large part of his work is dedicated to science communication to help scientists and institutes tell their story to the public. Tom has documented scientific projects and expeditions in French Polynesia, Italy, Germany, the Republic of Fiji and the Solomon Islands and works on a regular basis with several nature organizations.
Tom's videos, photos, and stories work have been published in an array of national and international magazines, web pages, and festivals and won him several photo & video awards. He is a member of the Ocean Artists Society, the Nikon Professional Service and receives additional support from BS Kinetics, a dive housing manufacturer.
Environmental awareness is a major driver for Tom throughout his body of work, be it filmmaking, photography or written stories.