You can catch up with me on BBC Morning Live on BBC IPLAYER approx 44:30 mins in, alongside Alex Farquhar from the Angling trust and the wonderful Megan McCubbin as we discuss pollution in rivers and the changes I have seen over the years. #freshwaterfish #rivers #underwater #pollution

The opening titles of the new documentary about what a thriving and flourishing underwater ecosystem looks like. The film is ahead of schedule and we are working on a trailer now before submissions go out for a public screening. Think it is some of our best work. #freshwaterfish #scubadiving

The long-awaited documentary will be complete by Mid-october. Wykeham Lakes focuses on what a thriving and flourishing freshwater ecosystem looks like. Filmed over 2 years a visual journey into the depths of an incredible freshwater lake. #freshwaterfish #pike #rudd #underwater #scuba #documentary

Salmon parr in the river wharfe, the video footage is way better than this picture, got some beautiful underwater film of them. Lots of them, and it is the first time in 35 years I have actually managed to properly capture them on film. #freshwaterfish #salmonparr #rivers

European eel, from todays filming and it was very interested in this strange neoprene object that was placed on the river bed, mainly my hand. What a remarkable species they are and always a treat to see and film. Another 4.30am start tomorrow. #freshwaterfish #europeaneel #rivers

Pike is the perfect ambush predator. Do you spot him? Just peaking out amongst the weed, literally pure luck that i noticed him at the last minute. Another couple of inches within the weed i would have moved past him, not knowing he was there. #pike #freshwaterfish

Not too much longer to wait till I am out filming these beautiful fish. Pike are masters of camouflage and ambush tactics. They lie in wait, perfectly still, and then strike with incredible speed to catch unsuspecting prey. #freshwaterfish #pike

Out this weekend filming the young barbel. Very fortunate to have access to a section of river that holds these young ones this time of year. By mid September they have generally moved away. #freshwaterfish #barbelfishing

You can catch up with me again this Sunday 17/08/25 on Countryfile at 18.20 where it covers the river Nidd and delves into the archives to see how water has shaped other parts of the Yorkshire landscape. #freshwaterfish #yorkshiredales #rivers

Every now and then you encounter chub underwater in rivers, seriously you have to be quick to react. No sooner are they there and they are gone. Specimen chub never are easy to film when you are in the water. #freshwaterfish #chub #rivers #scubadiving

Literally in the thick of it as the shoal of barbel start to feed heavily right in front of the camera. Always amazes me how close you can get to these fish if you are prepared to wait. Patience is the key. #barbelfishing #freshwaterfish

Pike, just starting out it's own epic journey. It is in the hands of the gods if it makes it to full adulthood, only time will tell. Our own freshwater world is full of marvels yet we constantly overlook it. #freshwaterfish #pike #time4change

Always a treat when you get barbel and chub feeding together. Found chub a particularly hard species to film, though. #freshwaterfish

Freshwater fish We want to change how people view freshwater. Alongside our fight with pollution. Our new film titled "The Flow Of Life" heads straight into the pollution issues of our waterways while looking at our freshwater species. The first screening is September #freshwaterfish

Freshwater fish. Understanding more about our freshwater fish is crucial in the fight to help and protect them from pollution related issues. It will not be long until we are out filming pike, September is a superb month for getting these amazing fish on film. #freshwaterfish

Getting more people to understand how amazing our freshwater fish is is my main focus. Barbel, like the one in the picture, is a very muscular fish generally associated with feeding on the riverbed. #freshwaterfish #rivers #barbelfishing

You can catch up with me again on BBC countryfile on the 17th August 2025 with a rerun of a wonderful piece I did with the program showcasing the river Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales and some of the wonderful life that I film underwater in this river and what it means to me being in this environment.

At The Game Fair Ragley Hall on the main stage in the Carta Jonas theatre discussing river pollution and the sorry state of the rivers. Very interesting conversation. #pollution #rivers

Reconnecting with our freshwater fish. Barbel They are characterized by their underslung mouths and four barbels around their mouths. These help them locate food in the riverbed, which primarily consists of invertebrates like freshwater shrimps and insect larvae. #freshwaterfish

At the River Summit & Festival showcasing my work in freshwater as an underwater cameraman and joining the panel Troubled water. My main focus was showing on film how important freshwater fish are. #freshwaterfish

Presenting on film at the River Summit & Festival the underwater life, how important it is, the changes I've seen underwater in rivers over the last 35 years. My own thoughts on pollution and as a underwater cameraman what it is like to film this. #freshwaterfish

The size difference between male and female pike always astounds me. The female pike is on the left. After spawning, the male will need to use all his wits to avoid capture as he will be her first meal. #freshwaterfish #pike #nature Our freshwater fish are truly marvellous.

I have just about completed my new film short that focuses on the beauty of freshwater fish and their importance. As we delve beneath the surface, we encounter a world of beauty fighting for its very own survival. #freshwater #freshwaterfish #pollution #lakes

I will be at ragley Hall on the 26th and 27th July at the game fair in the fishing village showing the underwater world of freshwater fish and discussing pollution. If you are coming, pop along and do say hi. #freshwater #freshwaterfish #rivers #pollution

River Summit & Festival, 8th July at Morden Hall. Next week, through my filming presentation, together, we will venture below the surface of England's rivers and learn about some of the aquatic species living on our doorstep. #rivers #freshwaterfish

Had some very interesting dives this last 2 weeks. Busy planning for our presentation at Ragley Hall Game fair in July and our presentation at the river summit in London again in July. #freshwaterfish #nature #scubadiving

Let us just remind ourselves that our freshwater world, which is on our doorstep, is of the utmost importance. It needs cherishing and nurturing back to full health. Will be discussing rivers underwater at 8th July Morden Hall at the river summit. #freshwaterfish #underwater #nature #environment

Had the best day ever filming in a crystal clear water for a change. We encountered huge shoals of rudd including a few pike and spent a huge amount of time filming the lungs of the water - The vegetation. #freshwaterfish #scubadiving #environment #NaturePhotography

Have been over to the amazing North Yorkshire Water Park Fisheries filming perch eggs. These intricate ribbons of eggs always fascinate me, they are like a work of art. The next generation of fish will emerge soon. #freshwaterfish #perch #underwater

Just under 2 weeks to go till I'm out in a river filming the legendary glass eel migration underwater. I'm super excited to be getting this remarkable creature on film. It's definitely going to be a long night as filming is late evening. How amazing is this, though? #freshwaterfish #rivers

Short clip from our new film " FLOW OF LIFE " due out later this year about the European eel. #Freshwaterfish #Nature www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILC3...

UK freshwater habitats support a rich variety of wildlife, including fish, amphibians, and countless invertebrates. Many of these species rely on clean water to survive, and some are endangered. #freshwaterfish #nature #chub #underwater #rivers

I'm filming in a few rivers this weekend, not only filming some of the aquatic species but will be documenting the effects of pollution on this valuable habitat. #freshwaterfish #rivers #pollution #environment

As ever, it is always a pleasure to help the ilkley river clean group. Superb and hard-hitting film. I'm glad I could help with the underwater pollution shots. #pollution #sewage

New film documentary due out this year, not just about pollution but the life that lives in the freshwater environment.

Really is not that often you get to see our uk fish on tv. I seriously would love to change that so everyone gets a better understanding of how important they are within our waterways and natural world. #freshwaterfish #rivers #nature #underwater

Although I cannot share the footage from my own filming of Ultimate Rod Race, nor can I share details about what has been included in the episodes, here is a screenshot from one of the sequences I filmed while shooting pike. #pikefishing #pike #underwaterphotography #fishing #nature

Filming river perch is always a treat, more so when they are specimen perch, over the years we either find them in large groups or solitary. When we find the small silver fish, you can always guarantee the perch will be downstream. #freshwaterfish #perch #naturelovers #nature #fishing #fishinglife

Another reason why we should all love our freshwater habitats and protect these very special areas. Barbel are a fascinating and social species, working as a group with different year classes within the shoal. #freshwaterfish #barbel #rivers #underwater #nature #environment

Freshwater habitats account for some of the richest biodiversity in the world, and rivers are a vital, vibrant ecosystem for many species. Rivers today are facing a number of threats and in turn this affects that wildlife that relies on them. #rivers #freshwaterfish #nature

Perch, another fascinating freshwater fish that not only has amazing camouflage but also quite a few defences. Always found them easier to film in rivers than lakes. #freshwaterfish #nature #underwater #perch #environment #freshwater

Really have to admire pike, such a fascinating species and very inquisitive, i always use scuba when filming them as the sound will bring any pike close in, that's how i am able to get so close to this iconic freshwater fish. #freshwaterfish #nature #pikefishing #pike #underwaterphotography

Freshwater biodiversity is so important. Yet it is under growing threat as human-related pressure threatens freshwater biodiversity on multiple fronts. Rivers are more than just flowing water. #freshwaterfish #nature #rivers

A lump of chalk on a frosty morning demonstrating its ability to store water. Unfortunately Affinity Water currently take 53% of all available water from the upper Ivel catchment, up to 14 million litres per day! @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social @stormwater-jo.bsky.social @welshriversunion.bsky.social

I didn't start off thinking that privatisation was the root of all that is bad in the water industry but seven years into an in-depth exploration, I am absolutely sure of it.

Filming underwater in rivers has shaped who i am. After 35 years of filming in them i never expected the demise and destruction i am seeing from pollution and habitat loss that i am seeing now. We need to turn this around, who is with me? #freshwaterfish #rivers #nature #environment

Wonderful to see the brilliant Mark Barrows @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social on BBC Countryfile this evening, sharing his incredible underwater footage from the River Wharfe, and sharing the negative impacts of sewage pollution…

Fantastic presentation from my friend Mark from @beneath-b-waters.bsky.social on #Countryfile this evening. His beautiful film footage of the river Wharfe and raising awareness of sewage pollution and the direct impacts it has. Thank you Mark just fantastic 👏👏👏

The Thames Water 'rescue' .."deal comes with an annual 9.75 per cent interest rate as well as steep fees, which will substantially raise the effective return for bondholders." Seriously? Financial vultures circling captive billpayers tied up by their own government. www.ft.com/content/b3f0...

Next year i am available for collaborations, how we view rivers needs to change. Rivers are unsung heroes of biodiversity. Rivers play a vital role in connecting habitats, and their value to plants and animals extends far beyond the surface area they cover. #freshwaterfish #rivers #nature