Sea Turtle 8K Stock Footage - Hatchlings, Mating & Behaviour on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
The Southern Great Barrier Reef is one of the most vibrant ecosystems in the world, full of marine life, crystal clear waters and coral gardens. Among its most iconic residents are the green sea turtles, which Tom Park has been filming for over 3 years now.
This 4K, 6K and 8K stock footage library and archive collection was captured during the production of Tom Park’s acclaimed natural history film "Circle of Life", which was recognised and gained entry into the prestigious Wildscreen Festival. This archive collection offers breathtaking shots of sea turtles that didn’t make the final cut of the film. From the exhilarating rush of turtle hatchlings running toward the ocean at sunset, to turtle hatchlings swimming through crystal clear waters of The Southern Great Barrier Reef, Green Sea Turtles mating at sunset, and to the serene elegance of turtles gliding over vibrant coral reefs, these breathtaking shots are available for license.
Turtle Hatchling Nests Erupting & Underwater, Heron Island SGBR
Shot on: 8K RED V-RAPTOR in 8K DCI R3D RED RAW and Sony 4K Cinema Systems
Features: Turtle hatchling nests erupting at sunset, hatchlings running down the beach and entering the water, turtle hatchlings swimming at golden light.
The Southern Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s most critical habitats for sea turtles, particularly the green sea turtle. This part of the reef offers the perfect conditions for both nesting and feeding, with vibrant coral reefs, and sandy beaches. Here, turtles can be seen at various stages of their life cycle from newly hatched hatchlings making their perilous journey to the ocean, to adult turtles mating in the shallow waters, and nesting on the beach at sunset. This diversity and beauty are encapsulated in the 8K footage captured for Tom Park’s acclaimed natural history film, Circle of Life, and now you can access some of the breathtaking moments that the film didn’t have time to include, these stunning never before seen moments, for your own projects, films and documentaries.
Turtles, Manta Rays, Vibrant Coral Reefs, Fevers of Rays, Heron Island SGBR
Shot on: 8K RED V-Raptor 8K DCI and 6K RED Komodo 6K DCI R3D RED RAW
Features: Schools of turtles, fevers of Cowtail Rays, Manta Rays, vibrant coral reefs, tropical marine life, balling fish, Lemon Sharks, Reef Sharks, Southern Great Barrier Reef marine life under golden light.
What makes this footage truly special is the access we were granted to these extraordinary moments - moments that are not often witnessed, let alone captured on film. However, not every shot made the final cut of the film, and this is where you come in: The breathtaking shots that didn’t make it to the screen are available in our ultra high definition, 4K, 6K and 8K stock footage library, offering a unique and authentic perspective on sea turtle behaviour.
The footage includes:
Turtle Hatchlings Emerging from the Sand: Capturing the urgent and instinctual race of hatchlings to the ocean, this footage showcases one of nature’s most miraculous events, Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings racing towards the ocean at sunset as they navigate their perilous journey to the sea.
Mating Sea Turtles in the Coral Gardens: Filming the courtship and mating rituals of green sea turtles in the vibrant coral reefs offers a rare glimpse into their reproductive behaviours. These moments were filmed in the heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, where the coral gardens are teeming with life, providing the perfect backdrop to these intimate interactions.
Adult Green Sea Turtles Nesting: The footage captures the nesting of Green Sea Turtles as they dig their body pit, lay their eggs, and drag themselves back down the beach towards the ocean.
Green Sea Turtles Among the Reef & Cleaning: There are additionally plenty of breathtaking moments and shots featuring turtles among vibrant coral gardens, or cleaning at the local cleaning stations.
Green Sea Turtles Mating, Heron Island SGBR
Shot on: 6K RED Komodo in 6K DCI R3D RED RAW
Features: Green Sea Turtles mating on the Southern Great Barrier Reef under golden sunset light.
This extensive Great Barrier Reef Archive library was filmed by professional underwater cinematographer Tom Park, and has been purpose built for natural history, documentary and commercial clients seeking the highest quality Great Barrier Reef footage. This carefully curated gallery features the finest underwater and wildlife moments captured over years of filming by underwater cinematographer Tom Park, across Australia’s Great Barrier Reef & Coral Sea. Tom has serviced a range of industry clients with breathtaking footage, including Silverback Films, National Geographic, David Attenborough, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Channel 9, PBS, Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland and the Smithsonian.
This stock footage gallery has been shot with a variety of professional cinema cameras, including the 8K RED V-RAPTOR, the 6K RED Komodo in R3D RED RAW, and Sony 4K Cinema Systems. Footage is available in a range of resolutions from 4K to 8K and in a variety formats including RED RAW, Apple ProRes, and MP4 codecs. Throughout this blog post, I’ve scattered examples of some of my favourite stock footage reels. The full library can be found at www.tomparkfilms.com/stockfootage and if you’re interested in licensing footage please reach out to Tom at tomparkfilms@gmail.com.
Whether you're seeking footage of coral reefs, marine animals, or breathtaking underwater landscapes, this library provides a variety of shots that tell the story of this extraordinary natural wonder, and can be used in a variety of creative projects, including:
Documentaries & Educational Videos: Provide viewers with stunning visuals of the reef’s natural beauty while educating them about marine conservation efforts.
TV & Film Productions: Use professional footage to complement your narrative and set the tone for underwater or nature-related scenes.
Advertising & Marketing: Captivate audiences with striking visuals of the Great Barrier Reef in tourism, travel, and eco-conscious campaigns.
If you are interested in viewing our complete stock footage gallery and Great Barrier Reef Archive Library, it’s linked here.
Should you wish to license any footage for your film or project, please email Tom at tomparkfilms@gmail.com