If you work anywhere near the fishing industry or pay attention to marine ecology, you already know the name Guy Harvey—his influence stretches from the fishing nets to the biology labs to the oceanic art galleries. But how did one man become the bridge between anglers, scientists, artists, and ocean advocates? That’s the revelation at the heart of this new documentary.
Guy Harvey isn’t just a painter of ocean ecology. He’s a scientist, a diver, a lifelong explorer, and one of the most important marine conservationists today. Born in Jamaica and raised by the reefs of the Caribbean, Harvey grew up with saltwater in his veins—first as a fisherman and researcher, and eventually as an artist whose passion turned marine biology into visual storytelling. This boyhood obsession grew throughout his lifetime into the creation of the Guy Harvey Research Institute, his global tagging expeditions, and a broader movement to shift how the world perceives ocean life.
From painting marlin and sharks in the Caribbean, Dr. Harvey’s journey is filmed across the Cayman Islands, Panama, California, and Florida. The documentary features stunning underwater cinematography, exclusive interviews, and unprecedented access to Harvey’s creative and scientific world.
“…Dr. Harvey’s journey intertwines art, adventure, and environmental activism…”
Guy Harvey is prominently featured in the documentary alongside fellow artist and conservationist Robert Wyland, wildlife sculptor Kent Ullberg, photographer Jim Abernethy, his children, Alex and Jessica Harvey, and dozens of other close friends and colleagues. That legacy is now front and center in the untitled feature documentary from Emmy Award-winning director Nick Nanton and his team at Astonish Entertainment in association with Abundance Studios. Through interviews and open-ocean footage, the film builds a portrait of a man who turned his curiosity into conservation and talent into ecological impact.
“I applaud Nick Nanton and his team for artfully capturing and highlighting four decades of exploration, research, fishing, diving, education, and conservation into such a powerful film about what has become, and still is, an unforgettable journey,” says Guy Harvey.
The film’s first official marine industry presentation will take place during the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world’s largest in-water boat show, where Guy Harvey artwork, fashion, and the longstanding “Kids’ Fishing Clinic” will be among the main attractions. Still in late-stage production and aiming for an early-2026 festival rollout, the film is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated environmental documentaries of the coming year.
