SELECTED TEAR SHEETS

Tear sheets are examples of published work. Scroll through this selection of articles, reports, campaigns and media coverage featuring my photography and films.

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Underwater scene featuring coral reef with a sea turtle and schools of small fish swimming above.
Four indigenous Fijian people wading in the ocean, one holding a fishing net, with a blue sky and water in the background.
Aerial view of a coastal village with houses on a narrow strip of land between the ocean and a dense forest, with boats anchored offshore. Smaller images depict villagers working on mangroves, weaving, and traditional life activities. Text highlights
A person in a green patterned shirt and orange pants standing on a beach next to a turtle sculpture, with clear sky and trees in the background.
Map of the Great Sea Reef with photos of three advocate and caretaker women from Nacula District, Tavua District, and Malacca Province, providing information about their conservation efforts and communities in Fiji.
Underwater scene showing a sea turtle swimming amidst coral and rocks.
A person wearing diving gear holding a green sea turtle above the water surface during a conservation effort in Fiji.
An aerial view of a lush, green island surrounded by clear turquoise water with shallow coral reefs. Three smaller images on the right show a person holding small rocks, a boat with people holding a sea turtle, and a person in water collecting seawee
Page layout with three images showcasing underwater and marine life; top right shows divers with a shark, bottom right depicts a large fish and divers, below that a close-up of a fish among coral and smaller fish; top left shows scuba divers on the w
Aerial view of lush green palm trees in Papua-New Guinea and close-up of a black and yellow snake on a forest floor.
An underwater scene showing various fishes near corals, with a diver to the right, a large shark, and a marine scientist in the background. The image is part of an exhibit about Fiji's Shark Reef Marine Reserve.
An underwater scene featuring a large shark swimming near a coral reef, with several smaller fish around it. The background has a blue-green hue, showcasing the ocean environment.
Cover of a report titled 'Conserving our sea of islands' with aerial photo of coral reef and ocean with a small boat in Oceania, logos of IUCN, European Union, and other organizations at the bottom.
Aerial view of a tropical coastal area with a small boat, clear blue water, coral reef, and green forested land, overlaid with the title 'A Guide for Integrated Conservation & Sanitation Programs & Approaches' and logos of various organizations.
Aerial view of Georgetown, Guyana, showing residential houses, a waterway, and cloudy sky.
Underwater scene of a coral reef with a shark, some fish, and sunlight rays penetrating the water.
A research article webpage with the title "Human settlements make coral reefs react unpredictably to climate change". The background image shows a coastal scene with traditional houses on stilts, trees, a boat with three people, and a partly cloudy s
Aerial view of the ocean with clear water and coral reef, showing a sea turtle swimming.
Underwater image of bull sharks swimming in the ocean, with a school of smaller fish in the background.
A two-page spread from a guide with a section titled '4. Working together in partnership.' The right page contains four subsections: 'Establish a collective vision,' 'Use shared language and terms,' 'Ensure mutual respect and equity,' and 'Promote tr
Aerial view of a coastal village with small houses, trees, and boats along the shoreline, ocean water, and a forested area.
Underwater scene with coral reef and a sea cucumber, cover of report titled 'Sea Cucumber Trade from Africa to Asia' with the date September 2020 and authors Simone Louw and Markus Bürgener.
Photograph of a diving researcher recording the health of corals at a reef in Vatu-i-Ra conservation park, surrounded by colorful fish and corals.
Webpage screenshot of WWF with aerial view of a coastal village in Fiji, lush green hills, and tidewaters. Contains text about climate change impact in Fiji, including a story about Josateki Manatua observing shoreline changes.
An infographic about coral reef conservation shows a diver underwater, text about climate-resilient coral reefs, a world map highlighting countries involved, and a person paddling a canoe on a clear body of water with a quote about resource managemen
Website homepage with a background split between a lush green field of rice or grass on the left and a brown soil field on the right. The header contains logos of Emirates Science and WWF and menu options including 'Why Nature Matters', 'Our Work', '
A damaged building with a partially collapsed roof, with children and a woman walking in front of it, amidst a rural setting with trees and cloudy sky.
Underwater coral reef with various colorful corals and school of fish
Travel magazine spread featuring underwater photos of scuba divers in Komodo National Park, an UberScuba shop, and a boat at sunset.
A two-page magazine spread with text and three photographs. The first photo on the left page shows a coral reef underwater with colorful fish. The second photo on the right page depicts a group of people on a beach at sunset, sitting and standing nea
Underwater coral reef with colorful fish and a large sea anemone, and a close-up of a resting marine iguana on land.
Two underwater scenes with divers exploring a wreck. One diver in the background, and two different images of a submarine wreck covered in coral, one with a diver holding a mask, another with a diver near a coral-covered object.
Underwater scene showing a sunken military vehicle or tank covered in marine growth in Vanuatu, part of a war grave in the ocean.
A diver exploring a colorful underwater wreckage covered in coral and marine growth, with a man sticking out his tongue and making a silly face in the foreground.
Aerial view of a group of small islands surrounded by blue ocean, with partly cloudy sky above.
A lush green rainforest with sunlight filtering through trees, a person standing on a wooden walkway in the rainforest, an underwater scene with a diver near rocks, and a boat on the water near a rocky coast.
A coastal scene featuring a turquoise bay with waves, surrounded by rocky cliffs and green hills, under a blue sky with some clouds.
Underwater scene with colorful coral reefs, seaweed, rocks, and a black fish swimming among the plants.
Underwater scene with colorful coral and marine life, including fish and sea anemones, with a rusty shipwreck in the background.
Magazine spread with the title 'Fiji Time' welcoming to Fiji, featuring a food dish in a wooden bowl on the left page and scenic photos of mountains, forests, and a garden on the right page.
A collage of four images: a view of the ocean and coastline from a mountain, a dilapidated hut with a child standing nearby, a lush jungle with a small stream, and a person standing on a hill overlooking the ocean and islands.
Magazine spread showing a group of hikers climbing a volcanic ridge with a misty sky. The left page contains text, and the right page features the mountain landscape.
Children and a woman in traditional attire inside a bamboo hut on a tropical island, with lush greenery and a body of water in the background.
Images of fishing and fish harvesting activities, including a person handling a fish on a boat, others fishing at sunset, and a close-up of a fanged fish.
A person in a blue cap with green lettering holding a small shark in their hands in shallow water. The person is smiling and looking at the camera. Clouds are visible in the sky above.
A split view of a marine research scene. The left side shows sharks swimming underwater, with a scenic island and mountains in the background. The right side features scientists working inside a boat's interior, analyzing water samples, and using a d
A person measuring a small fish in an indoor tank, with text and a photo of a shark in a magazine article.
Side-by-side images: the left shows two people under the water holding a shark while one person reaches out with their hand, and the right shows a person holding a small shark at the water's surface. The rightmost image depicts a scenic aerial view o
Photos showing a fisheries research process, including catching and analyzing fish, and a sunset over the water.
Underwater scene showing coral reefs, a shark, and various fish, with sunlight filtering through the water.
Underwater scene of coral reefs, with various types of corals, rocks, and a starfish on the ocean floor.
Underwater view of a coral reef with white and light-colored branching corals against a blue ocean background.
Overwater view of a coral reef with colorful corals and fish beneath the sea surface, with lush green islands and a cloudy sky in the background.
A volcanic landscape with a crater filled with smoke and clouds, surrounded by rocky terrain with sparse vegetation, during sunset or sunrise.
A group of indigenous people in traditional grass skirts and minimal clothing gather around a large ancient tree with a treehouse built in its branches, in a lush green forest setting.
Page from a travel magazine featuring Vanuatu, with images of a rainforest, a man in the forest, and a coral reef, alongside descriptions of the island's natural attractions and cultural experiences.
Cover of Dive magazine, February 2017, featuring two sharks close up underwater, coral reef scene, and text highlighting sharks, diving stories, and underwater adventures.
Underwater scene with a group of sharks, including a bull shark, swimming near a coral reef with divers in the background and a school of fish.
An underwater scene with a large shark swimming near coral, a person on a boat preparing for a shark dive, a close-up of a shark's head, a shark with an open mouth swimming, a person with a camera underwater, and a shark in the open ocean.
A magazine page featuring a Shark Diver article with a photo of a shark underwater, coral reef image, and promotional images of a boat, a sailboat, and an underwater scene. There is also a Blue Two logo and an advertisement for Fiji travel packages a
Four photographs of sharks in the ocean, including a diver swimming above them and a person observing sharks through an underwater viewing window, accompanied by text about adopting a Fiji shark.
A dock with boats on a river, surrounded by lush green trees and a partly cloudy sky.
A multi-panel scenic travel brochure featuring New Zealand's Northland. The top panel shows a lush green forest with sunlight filtering through trees. The middle panel displays a view of a small island with cliffs and greenery surrounded by blue ocea
Three indigenous performers on a stage with carved wooden masks behind them, engaging an audience.
Photos of traditional island dances and cultural scenes. The top left shows a group of men dancing in colorful skirts, with American flags in the background. The bottom left depicts a group of men and women performing a dance around a large tree, wea
People on a boat beach, pulling the boat onto the shore. Indoor fish market with fishermen preparing fish, and underwater scenes with fish and coral.
Two photos of men fishing on water. In the first, a man with a tattoo is handling a fish over a blue container. In the second, another man wearing a gray beanie is holding a fish in the water near a boat.
A blacktip reef shark swimming over coral and smaller fish in the ocean.
Two underwater photos and one boat photo. The first shows a diver among schools of fish, the second shows a diver with a manta ray, and the third shows a boat with people on board in the ocean.
Underwater scene with three divers exploring a coral reef, surrounded by sharks and fish.
Underwater scene featuring a shark, colorful fish, divers in wetsuits, and coral reef.
A booklet cover featuring a sunset over the ocean with a person holding a fish. The text on the cover is in German and mentions a program overview for November and December 2016, and an award for scientific photography.
A beach scene with a twisted tree in the foreground, with orange and green leaves and roots extending over the sand, against a backdrop of the ocean and a partly cloudy sky, overlaid with text about climate change literacy resource overview from WWF
A newspaper article titled 'Shark diving' with photos and text about shark diving activities.
Cover page of a report titled 'Vulnerable Islands and Societies' with images of ocean activities, a coastal town, and people at a market, related to ocean and island sustainability.
Sunset view of a resort pool area with palm trees, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and decorative fountains overlooking the ocean.
Images showing a boat on calm water at sunset, a promotional sign for Werner Lau diving centers, a resort pool area with umbrellas and statues, and people practicing yoga outdoors under a thatched roof.
Cover of a book or magazine with an underwater scene featuring sharks and various fish.
Close-up of a shark's open mouth, showing teeth and gills, taken underwater.
Close-up of a baby blacktip shark with its mouth open, showing sharp teeth, held by a person. The background has a blue hue, possibly water or sky.
An underwater photograph showing a lemon shark with its mouth open and surrounded by various smaller fish.
School of fish swimming underwater, forming a dense school
A scuba diver underwater feeding a large shark with a fish held in his gloved hand, surrounded by smaller colorful fish.
Page from a magazine or report featuring an article about Tom Vierus, underwater photography, and a project on baby sharks. Includes captions with photos of Tom Vierus with his professional camera equipment and helping a fisherman, and an inset highl
A woman holding a drone with orange and black dragonfly-shaped attachments, standing outdoors in a park or urban area with blurred background.
A brochure featuring two sections. The top section shows a group of scientists in white lab coats working in a laboratory. The bottom section displays a tropical ocean scene with clear water, coral reefs, and a small island with lush green trees unde
Open book with black and white photos of sharks and fish, with German text about sharks. The left page has a large photo of sharks and fish underwater, and the right page shows a close-up of a shark with small fish around it.
Left page: Illustration of a whale surrounded by many smaller fish, with some flying around. Right page: Close-up black-and-white image of whale skin with smooth texture and ridges. The text mentions whales protecting animals with their placoid scale
Black and white photograph of a school of sharks swimming underwater.
A person snorkeling in clear blue water with a boat in the background, overlooking a landscape of mountains and cloudy sky.
Underwater image of colorful coral reef with various coral formations and marine life.
Underwater scene with a large shark and a scuba diver, alongside schools of fish.
Three men on a boat during sunset, one smiling and holding a fish, others sitting and standing on the boat, with the sea in the background.
Cover photo of a marine research publication showing a split view of a coral reef underwater and a forested island above water, with a logo and text in German indicating the Leibniz Centre for Marine Tropical Research.
Underwater scene with various sharks and fish swimming in the ocean, featuring a large shark in the center. Text in German overlaid on the image.
Scientists working in a laboratory with lab coats and gloves, conducting experiments at a research institute.

FEATURED IN

My photography, films and conservation stories have appeared in international newspapers, magazines, reports and specialist publications.

FROM THE ARCHIVE.

Early media coverage of my shark research and photography marked an important turning point in my career. These selected articles document the period in which science communication and visual storytelling began to become my professional focus.

The front page of a German newspaper titled "Bremen" features a large underwater photograph of a shark with its mouth open. The main headline reads "Der mit dem Haitaucht". Additional smaller images include people holding fish, and an underwater dive
Front page of a German newspaper titled "Stadtteil-Kurier" with a large photo of a smiling man wearing a yellow beanie and a blue shirt. The headline mentions Michael Schümann.
A newspaper article featuring a large photo of a shark at the top, with the headline 'GEJAGTEN JÄGERN GANZ NAH'. Additional smaller photos show people on a boat, and a close-up of a shark's head. The text discusses research on sharks and the efforts
Photo of a great white shark swimming near the reef, with coral and other marine life visible.
A newspaper page titled 'Nordwest Zeitung Journal' from October 15-16, 2016. The main story shows three young men on a boat near the water, one holding a fish, likely involved in fishing or conservation activity.
A young man with short brown hair, a light beard, and light skin, wearing a dark blue shirt, smiling at the camera outdoors with greenery in the background.
A person handling a large fish on a makeshift table outdoors, part of a research or fishing activity.
Close-up of a person weighing and preparing a fish, with hands handling a knife and fish on the table, outdoors.
Page from a German magazine or newspaper about underwater photography by marine biologist Tom Vierus, featuring a photo of him underwater with a camera, and another underwater photo with colorful fish.
Two hammerhead sharks swimming above coral reefs in the ocean.
A newspaper article featuring a smiling young man holding a fish he caught, with a trophy and camera in the background.
A man with long hair in a ponytail stands next to two underwater photographs of sharks, one larger and one smaller, with a coral reef background.