About bugDreamer.com

Marcelo Johan Ogata is a world traveler, commercial diver and underwater filmmaker. Based on Vancouver Island, Canada, he has lived on six different continents and traveled to over 40 countries, always seeking out new experiences with his camera gear.

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Marcelo's love and obsession for scuba diving began in 2008, and he quickly became an avid diver, exploring some of the world's most beautiful and remote dive sites. His passion for the underwater world has taken him from the coral reefs of South East Asia to the cold water regions of the Pacific Northwest.

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As a self-taught underwater filmmaker and drone pilot, Marcelo has been able to capture and share his experiences and awareness of different ecosystems both above and underwater. His filmmaking specialty is macro organisms and nocturnal behaviour, capturing the beauty and complexity of the natural world in a unique and captivating way.

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Marcelo's work has been recognized among other inspiring creators, and he is proud that his work has been used for conservation efforts. It is his hope that through his imagery, he can inspire others to protect and appreciate our planet.

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But Marcelo's dreams and goals go beyond what he has already accomplished. In the future, he aspires to live on a sailboat and continue to explore by navigating where he can keep scuba diving at remote destinations, documenting the underwater world and promoting conservation.