In The Media
Written Press
The Revelator
20 Environmental Books to Inspire You in the Year Ahead. ‘A (Amphibious Soul) stunning memoir, a testament to the natural world, and a perfect example of why printed books still outshine e-books’
Atmos Magazine
Elizabeth Kolbert and Craig Foster: Holding Onto Awe Amid Biodiversity Loss
Daily Maverick
From Octopus Teacher to Amphibious Soul – filmmaker Craig Foster on why living in SA is a privilege
Los Angeles Times
‘My Octopus Teacher’ star takes a cold plunge to reconnect with nature in ‘Amphibious Soul’
New York Times
“An Octopus Took My Camera, and the Images Changed the Way I See the World”.
Stellenbosch University
“Marine researchers at Stellenbosch University have teamed up with Cape Town-based not-for-profit, Sea Change Project, to research the biodiversity of the Great African Seaforest.”
Daily Maverick
“SA scientists concerned as marine taxonomists become an increasingly endangered species”
Daily Maverick
“Telling biodiversity’s story – 1,001 magnificent species of the seaforest”
Daily Maverick
“‘The One Who Sings’ dives deep into the ocean and strikes a chord with nature’s songs”
The Guardian
‘My Octopus Teacher, heartwarming nature film, wins best documentary Oscar”
Daily Maverick
“Red Fish Down: Marine protected areas are critical to the future of South Africa’s iconic reef species”
ABC NEWS
“My Octopus Teacher’ review: Prepare to be wowed by a world you never knew existed”
National Geographic (UK)
“Why Yo-Yo Ma thinks culture and music can help protect the planet”
Independent (UK)
“Richard Branson reveals he stopped eating octopus after watching Oscar-nominated wildlife documentary”
Deadline
“Going Deep: How ‘My Octopus Teacher’ Became Both A High-Stakes Thriller And A Profound Commentary On Connection”
Variety
“’My Octopus Teacher’ Review: An Eight Legged Freak Becomes a Friend in Netflix’s Gorgeous Hit Nature Doc”
Hollywood Insider
“’My Octopus Teacher’: The Emotional Nature Documentary We Need – A Meditative Experience”
TIME
“’My Octopus Teacher’ Became a Viral Sensation on Netflix. Its Human Star Craig Foster Wants the Film to Inspire Change.”
The Times UK
“My Octopus Teacher: South African film-maker Craig Foster finds a friend in icy Atlantic”
The Guardian UK
“An octopus ‘love story’ on Netflix has caused thoughts to run wild. Why?”
In The Media
Radio & TV
SABC News
Exhibition / Origins of Early Southern Sapiens Behaviour: Dalfrenzo Laing
NPR Fresh Air
Fresh Air hosted Sam Briger in conversation with Craig Foster on ’an Unlikely Underwater Friend in ‘My Octopus Teacher’
WYNYC
‘All of it’ with Alison Stewart, in conversation with ‘My Octopus Teacher’ director Pippa Ehrlich
The John Maytham Show
“SA documentary My Octopus Teacher makes Oscars shortlist”
In The Media
Podcasts
The Science of Happiness
Hosted by professor Dacher Keltner, in conversation with Craig Foster on ‘The Healing Effects of Experiencing Wildlife’
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert Isaacson
Craig Foster – My Octopus Teacher & Amphibious Soul
Chris Evans Breakfast Show
My Octopus Teacher’s Craig Foster on why we need to connect with our inner ‘wild person’
Tim Ferriss Show
Craig Foster of My Octopus Teacher – How to Find the Wild in a Tame World
Intersections Podcast
“Craig Foster on the Extraordinary Lessons We Can Learn from an Octopus”
Impact in the 21st Century
“Craig Foster – My Octopus Teacher | Finding Wildness | Protecting the Great African Seaforest”
STEPS Centre
“Enchanting Nature: Tentacular Storytelling in the Great African Kelp Forest”
Mission Blue (with Elevation Barn)
“Dr. Sylvia Earle Talks with Pippa Ehrlich, My Octopus Teacher Co-Director”
Mission Blue (with Elevation Barn)
“A Discussion with Dr. Sylvia Earle and Craig Foster from My Octopus Teacher”
The Jane Goodall Hopecast
“Craig Foster: Hope Is All We Can Learn From Animal Teachers”