Videos – Talks

A spiny lobster in Tortola, Caribbean hiding under the coral reef. This lobster starts pushing the camera away when I get too close. Listen to a) the sound of my bubbles from my scuba diving kit as I breathe out and b) the sound of the scratches when the lobster is trying to push the camera away.

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The star of the film is an amazing creature - a Stingray. Filmed during a scuba dive in Antigua. I saw the stingray on the sea bed, and swam down, settling myself as close as I could without frightening him. The stingray was very aware of me. At first, it just kept still, then it started to turn, putting its tail closer and closer to me. The tail is where the sting is - and if it had managed to sting me, then it would have been very nasty indeed! When I saw this stingray, I was well aware of the dangers of the sting and the need to keep away from the tail.
This film shows the behaviour of a sea creature when it feels threatened.

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Coming Soon is my video explaining to Teachers Everywhere (!) about my new Teachers Resources - 'Ocean Adventures' for Primary Schools in all English-speaking countries around the world. The Ocean Adventure Resources are due to be launched on January 1st 2026 - and can be downloaded directly to your classroom computer.

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BIG NEWS - 'Eye of the Turtle', the first book in the series of the Lucy Morgan Adventure Series, has won an International Book Award for books 8-13+. Here's an idea of what you'll find in this inspiring adventure book plus advice on how to find out more.

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Nemos - our favourite little fish get their nickname from their scientific name 'Anemone Fish'. Look for the name 'nemo' within the scientific name.
Nemo fish live in the Anemone Corals. Anemone Coral has stinging poison on the ends of all the tentacles. Nemo Fish have a special gel around their body which allows them to go inside the anemone coral without getting stung.
Scene 1: two large nemos (anemone fish) taking a look at the camera - they are calm and happy for the camera to be there.
Scene 2: These two nemos are panicking when the camera (and me) get too close! Can you see what they are trying to protect?
Scene 3: A nemo protects the anemone coral from being eaten by a larger fish - this time the tiny nemo wins the battle and sees off the predator.

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Gloria Barnett's Interview with Adam Dowling - Radio Kent, Surrey & Sussex.
June 2025

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Talk 1. Listen to this 15 minute Lecture to start your journey of discovery of Planet Earth, the Oceans and Marine Life. All the science is explained in everyday English ! More coming soon.
Gloria Barnett (the Weird Fish Lady) is a science presenter, author, educator and a real-life explorer.

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This film clip has footage taken in Tortola (Caribbean) and also the Red Sea - and shows moray eels and blue spotted rays. Enjoy!

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This video is about FT Wreck to Reef

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