Craig Foster is a storyteller of the wild, who acts a bridge between humanity and the forgotten rhythms of nature. As a naturalist, author, and ocean explorer, Foster has spent decades unravelling the mysteries of the Great African Seaforest, a place he has helped transform from an overlooked ecosystem into a global icon of conservation.
Through films that have won over 150 international awards, including My Octopus Teacher, Craig Foster has changed the way we see nature. His work has led to the discovery of new species, groundbreaking animal behaviors, and a pioneering method of underwater tracking. And his mission is deeply personal: to reawaken our emotional connection to the living planet.
His latest book, Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World, reflects on the struggle to stay present in an increasingly disconnected world and the power of nature to heal, restore, and guide us back to ourselves.
Craig Foster believes that “the greatest threat we face is the cooling of the human heart towards nature.” His work is a call to reverse that trend and to regenerate not just the wild, but the way we engage with it. As co-founder of the Sea Change Project, Foster leads a team dedicated to environmental storytelling, blending world-class media with indigenous wisdom and scientific research. Their goal is to inspire action, make conservation irresistible, and remind us that nature’s survival is intertwined with our own.
For over a decade, Craig Foster has kept his promise to dive 365 days a year, immersing himself in the kelp forests as both explorer and advocate. His life’s work embodies the words of Jane Goodall: “An important book that will transform how we think about being human… that will inspire hope.”
