Carel's Vision - The Bonaire Marine Park ep. 32

Description:
Would you have ever thought a founder of Bonaire’s Marine Park would have been in a concentration camp? Come learn about the incredible story of how a resistance fighter from World War II, Carel Steensma, became a founder of the Bonaire Marine Park and immortalized in the naming of the Carel’s Vision Dive site. We will also take you to this remote dive site, on our boat Odyssey, to witness amazing coral structures, and lots of fish as well as other reef creatures. In fact, in this episode we do a lot of reef identification to prepare you for your next dive trip. This episode is packed with history, adventure, and lots of macro and wide-angle video (including squid mating) of this amazing site. Pull up your dive bag and a big bowl of popcorn and let us take you away on this amazing adventure.
#bonaire #worldwar2 #oceanconservation #nature #scubadiving
==== Chapters ====
0:00 Teaser from the Odyssey Tower at the Carel’s Vision Dive Site
0:31 A Diver's Life Intro
0:33 Monolog - Carel Steensma, Carel's Vison, and the Bonaire Marine Park
5:22 The Wall at Carel's Vision
11:54 Heading to the Shallows
12:51 The Shallows
15:24 A Squid Encounter
19:03 More shallow cool stuff
16:21 Elkhorn
16:52 That's a Wrap
17:01 Thank you Carel
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Credits:
Cinematography: Rich Schwerdtfeger
Script, editing, narration: Rich Schwerdtfeger
Divers: Doreen Schwerdtfeger
Video equipment:
Sony A7sIII camera
Sony A7siii Nauticam housing
Sony FW 28-60 F/4.5.6 lens
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Lens
Nauticam Nauticam Wet Wide Lens 1B (WWL-1B)
Atomos Ninja V+
Big Blue 15000 Lumen Lights
IPhone 12 Pro Max
Music:
A Gentle Invitation - Dawn, Dawn, Dawn (Epidemic Sound)
Blue - Eklo feat. Jordin Laine (RFM youtube)
Dancing on a Memory - Hallman (Epidemic Sound)
Deeper than the Ocean - Bonnie Grace (Epidemic Sound)
Evergreen Fields - Tape Machine (Epidemic Sound)
Lucky Guess - Trevor Kowalsky (Epidemic Sound)
The Village Welcoming. - Adriel Fair (Epidemic Sound)
Images
- Carel Steensma 1942 in Dachau Concentration Camp: www.comiteinternationaldachau...
- Carel Steensma while at KLM:
Netherlands Resistenance Museum
www.verzetsmuseum.org/dachau/...
- Gate to Dachau Jourhous building with slogan “Work Sets You Free” en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dachau_...
- Fokker D21 fighter plane: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_...
- Natzweiler Concentration Camp: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natzwei...
- Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands (chair of the World Wildlife Fund): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_...
- Carel Steensma in KLM Uniform: www.verzetsmuseum.org/dachau/...
Elder Carel Steensma: www.omropfryslan.nl/nl/nieuws...
Captain Don in straw hat - Pam Broderson (May 13 - May 17 2019 Bonaire Reporter)

[@ivanadillas]

This is my favorite video thus far because of the crows next views from Odyssey revealing the gorgeous seas and cliffs, the inspiring and heartwarming narrative of a man who made Bonaire the eco paradise it is, despite all adversity, and the macro shots of the lovely sea creatures. Did I forget to mention the squid? This video rocks!

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you!

[@eleanorcoy6432]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the new macro capabilities.

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you!

[@jellavanberkum8096]

Again...amazing nice video. Most spectacular colors and quality. Thank you👍👍

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you Jella!

[@ellencochrane5632]

Thanks for sharing the Amazing Beauty of our waters , Rich! I truly enjoy each episode. Love to youand Doreen, ellen 🙏💖🙏

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you Ellen! Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@Juscz]

Just amazed at the quality of these corals. So good that your videos make it a point to explain about their magnificence as the shots simply savor them.

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you!

[@Panguipulli-ks1nx]

this is one of the best dive video taken! Thank you guys! The imagery and description/labeling of species are so beautiful and detailed! This is great stuff! Thank you again, I sure hope visiting this incredible marine life

[@ADiversLife]

Our pleasure!

[@RobMorse]

We missed you. Thank you for bringing us great stories and beautiful images. I also apprecieate your labeling of marine life. I recognize many of the fish but am still working hard at learning the coral.

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you Rob!

[@ivanadillas]

Great point. I love the bonus education we receive from these videos.

[@zly_skurwiel]

That yellow frogfish is amazing. So is that rare sort of parrotfish. And many others. Great production, it's pure pleasure to watch.

[@ADiversLife]

No those parrotfish are not rare. What is interesting about parrotfish is most change colors and patterns as they mature making it challenging to identify them so I like to identify them to help viewers recognize them.

[@zly_skurwiel]

@@ADiversLife yeah, after I left this comment yesterday, I realized (when google'ing) that it could be a stoplight parrotfish on it's initial phase. Still- this color/sex change is very unique to me. Thanks!

[@ADiversLife]

@@zly_skurwiel you are most welcome

[@clydog1]

I just saw it in the description. Thank you.

[@ADiversLife]

You are most welcome. There are a few videos on the channel that show how to set up our rig and why if you are interested.

[@frankscarabino3597]

Hey Rich and Doreen: Beautiful boat. Elisabeth and I first NW dive since Bonaire. 3 ft vis. But the water was cold. Nice. Beautiful video, great background story. Can't wait to get back to the beautiful warm waters.

[@ADiversLife]

ouch! I learned to dive in New England so I am familiar with those conditions. Not a lot of fun. I recall my first dive on the L8 submarine in Rhode Island and not knowing I was on the wreck until my head hit the Conning tower at about 100 feet in 43 degree water. burr.

[@wabcriel1]

Love those Squid! Great video and what a quality!

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you. I forgot to mention that in the carel’s vision video we filmed them mating. :-)

[@wabcriel1]

@@ADiversLife It was to see in the video. Quick and short…😉

[@loekmaartens2060]

Fantastic researched and narrated story on Carel Steensma. So much effort into each and every video you two put out. Also applies to the continuously running fish id ourse that is included just for free! The dive spot looks fabulous. Only problem with rounding Bopec point is when you want to drive back and the wind increased while the current reversed. Makes for very steep and short waves. Can be quite exiting, to say the least.

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you! Yes. The world cat seems to take it much easier than our previous monohull but we did not have a huge wind. We were running easy at 23 mph around the point and BOPEC. Will see when we get done real wind.

[@ADiversLife]

We updated the English subtitles.

[@duncan2565]

Wow nice video again!

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you Duncan!

[@shotsbyscott6243]

Great video Rich. Incredible story about Carel. I just returned from Bonaire on Saturday. This was my 4th trip there. The visibility was not as good as the past and also a lot more current than before. Still the best diving!

[@ADiversLife]

Thank you Scott! Yes. We had a wind reversal which hits west coast diving. We have also had lots of wind which silts up the water delaying filming. We were happy to finally get this one out which we loved making. The waters are clearing again however.

[@shotsbyscott6243]

@@ADiversLife Last year I drove up to Playa Frans to checkout the Flamingos so familiar with the dive sites along the way. Next year I will dive Carel's dive site!

[@ADiversLife]

@@shotsbyscott6243 excellent!

[@mikeharding8629]

Hi Rich & Doreen, great video as always. Looking forward to our trip back to Bonaire at the end of February. Is Carel's Vision site diveable from shore or only by boat?

[@ADiversLife]

Hi Mike, you can get to Carel’s Vision from shore but it is not easy. You have to go down hill through brush to get there. It involves you taking the dirt road around BOPEC.

[@geodezinr]

WOW! I love of your content especially how you identify species. It is on my bucket list to dive and see some of these species with my own eyes. My family and I will be visiting Bonaire Dec 28th on a Christmas Cruise. Any tips? Rich, I doubt you remember me, we ever so briefly worked together right before your retirement from the corporate world. As a handicapped individual I am passionate about inclusivity, we were in a week long workshop focused on a11y. No worries is you don't recall me, it has been a few years. If you have any tips how a handicapped person can experience the first time joys of Bonaire please do share. again, great content keep it coming. It fills my heart with joy to enjoy diving through your lens!

[@ADiversLife]

Hi Georgette, the Divi resort and Captain Don’s Resort often host wounded warriors and eels on wheels dive trips. They have had staff trained to work with people with disabilities. The extent I d not know but I would suggest contacting them. Beyond that, Bonaire is not the most handicapped friendly island which I experienced coming back with a knee injury. I would suggest giving the two resorts a call. I hope that helps.

[@geodezinr]

@@ADiversLife Thanks Rich! I will look into those resorts/programs. Hope the knee is well on the mend. I did find the water taxi's to Klien Bonaire which look accessible enough for me. Excited to learn to snorkel before our trip. Maybe on a future trip we will dive into the deep with scuba. Let me know if ya have any lunch spots that are local favs near the cruise terminal. Best wishes!

[@martybess996]

Great video! You have gotten much better over the years. Smooth, good timing between each shot and nice angles. Hey can I ask what rig are you using now? Lights, camera and lens. I'm saving up with a trip to Fiji and Raja Ampat coming up next year. Thanks!!

[@ADiversLife]

Hi Marty, thank you! Sure. All the camera information is in the description. If there is something I left out that you need just ask. I will get it for you.

[@martybess996]

@@ADiversLife Oh yes I always check there first, well almost always. You guys are living the dream and we are extremely envious. We are working hard so we can travel to some locations around the globe before we retire in 5 years. After that it will just be our fav's of the Caribbean due to limited funds. Keep living the dream I'm sure you have earned it.

[@ADiversLife]

@@martybess996 Thank you Marty!

[@johnmontgomery2735]

Thank you for yet another captivating video! How is the new boat treating ya? We will be on island in the beginning of October and can't wait

[@ADiversLife]

Than you. Had you heard the story about Carel Steensma? October is a great month to dive Bonaire!

[@johnmontgomery2735]

@@ADiversLife I hadn't heard it but I'm rather enjoying the small history lessons that come with some of your videos

[@ADiversLife]

@@johnmontgomery2735 I love to share history and stories about diving

[@clydog1]

Amazing footage. What's camera do you use?

[@ADiversLife]

In the KZbin description