ARKive has already profiled 6,000 of the world’s species on their website, with the help of the world’s best filmmakers, photographers and scientists (including Specialist Stock). These include many of our most charismatic and familiar animals: gorillas, lions, tigers and elephants. In 2010, the International Year of Biodiversity, we have set ourselves the ambitious task of tracking down films and photos of 17,000 of the world’s most endangered plants and animals, including major black millipede, Marley’s golden mole and the Jeweled toad (below).

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Photos captured on a digital camera which is thought to have spent over a year in the Atlantic ocean has been recovered by a Spanish trawlerman. He is trying to trace the owner of the camera after it was hauled from the Atlantic seabed and amazingly discovered the photos were still in tact. It is believed that the camera was dropped overboard from the QM2 cruise liner in the middle of the Atlantic some time in the last two years but the exact period of time is unknown. The camera’s memory card revealed five photographs, including one of a dary haired woman posing on the deck of a ship with, the now out-of-service, QE2 cruising along in the background. The last known date when these two vessels sailed together was October 2008, shortly after the QE2 was decommissioned.

BBC Website

Mark Harding is an all round photographer, cameraman, campaigner and scientist with world class credentials. He set up Acuatours.com nearly two years ago recently lauched the new site.

Mark couples the requirement of local conservation organisations with the desires of toursists and photographers who are looking for a more integrated travel experience. Itineraries for 2010 include a Manta Ray Research Expedition, dedicated Basking Shark Photo Charters, Harpie Eagle Monitoring, Tracking Spectacled Bears, Condor Conservation and deep incursions into untroddden Amazon. A successful run of tours in 2009 led to some exciting discoveries
and spaces are available for 2010 programs.

Tom Campbell is a leading light in the underwater filming world, using the latest technology, but he is always well known for his ability to enthuse and share trade secrets. Here is an opportunity to live and work with one of the greats… more details on their site.

After 15 years of globetrotting with a whirlwind production schedule for other clients, Tom is returning to phenomenal places to film personal projects. And it’s always more fun to share these experiences with friends! The first expedition Tom is leading will be to the magical world of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. We’re excited about capturing the astonishing variety of creatures on the latest generation of ultra high definition digital 4K cameras. . Sept – Oct 2010

Join award winning wildlife cameraman Gil Arbel in a once in a lifetime experience – documenting the most spectacular wildlife events, in the most remote locations on earth.

You don’t need any experience as Gil treats you as a guest and you can enjoy the ride or work your cameras – up to you. The most recent trip led by Gil was to spend time among wild Gorillas, which produced some great material: Gorillas in the Mist

Specialist Stock will be present at Communicate and WildPhoto conferences this week.

We will inform buyers and suppliers of our imminent launch of an exceptional new GREEN collection.

We are ready to receive requests for this material…
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We are interested in suitable collections and new contributors…
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The Times launched its new magazine, Eureka, about science and the environment this week. The opening spread of a seal is a shot by Michael Hutchinson, a contributor to our Splashdown collection. The copy debated whether it was yawning or not…

2009 has been the best year for Guardian Eyewitness centre page spreads, with three sales in the last 6 months. The following photographers achieved this goal through Specialiast Stock: Nic Davies (leaping dolphins), Simon DeGlanville (pigeons) and Rob Lott (beaching orca). Ruth manages newspapers sales – here is a snap shot of her wall of fame.