4K Underwater Stock Footage From Vancouver Island & The Salish Sea
Dive into our exclusive collection of cinematic underwater stock footage, filmed in stunning 4K around Vancouver Island, the Pacific Northwest, and the Salish Sea. Shot by experienced cold-water diver and filmmaker Carl Sorensen, these clips capture the raw beauty of kelp forests, Giant Pacific Octopuses, Browning Passage walls, invertebrate life, shipwrecks, and more.
Carl's footage has been featured by CTV News, CHEK News, Times Colonist, Newsweek, and Dive Magazine, helping shine a light on British Columbia’s incredible marine biodiversity. Visit our Press page to see recent features.
All footage is filmed in 4K 4:2:2 10-bit (Slog3) using professional gear, including the Sony A7S III, Laowa 10mm, Sony 16–35mm, and Sony 90mm macro lenses in an Aquatica Digital housing. With hundreds of dives logged and deep local knowledge, we deliver rare, high-quality scenes you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you're a documentary filmmaker, digital publisher, museum curator, or marine educator, our footage is ideal for both commercial and editorial use.
Custom Stock Footage and Licensing Packages Available
Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? We’re happy to help. Contact us to request custom clips, bundle footage into a curated package, or ask about extended or unlisted content.
All footage is licensed royalty-free for editorial and commercial use. Please review our licensing terms for details.