Free Essential Information Type Exhibitions Location National Maritime Museum Date and Times Exhibition now closed Prices Free Find more events at the National Maritime Museum Exposure: Lives at Sea is a photography exhibition at the National Maritime Museum exploring what life is really like for those who work at sea today. Through a series of photographs taken by those working in the maritime industry, the exhibition shines a light on this often forgotten but integral work. We rely on our oceans for food, ecosystem services, energy and transportation, yet it is a world rarely seen. Bringing together photography taken around the world, from the reefs of Mexico to the isolation of Antarctica, the exhibition shows us the myriad ways life can be spent at sea. The exhibition is now closed, but there's so much more to explore in Greenwich in 2023. Check our what's on listings to see upcoming exhibitions and events, and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from Royal Museums Greenwich. This exhibition was generously supported by John and Josephine Morrow Meet the photographers Facing winds and waves Commercial fisherman Corey Arnold documents Alaskan seas and the people who work on its waters. The power of conservation photography Octavio Aburto reveals the stories behind his remarkable wildlife photographs. Life beneath the waves Conservation photographer Jennifer Adler reveals the photos, dives and projects that give her hope for the future of our ocean. Life on a North Sea oil rig Peter Iain Campbell talks about the the importance of camaraderie for seafarers' wellbeing. A modern crisis at sea Chief engineer Cezar Gabriel explores life at sea during the COVID-19 pandemic. Surviving the Antarctic Michał Krzysztofowicz, Data Manager at the British Antarctic Survey's Halley IV Research Station talks about his lived experience in one of our planets most challenging environments Image Cezar Gabriel Chief engineer and photographer Cezar Gabriel has worked at sea for over 20 years, living on remote oil tankers. He began taking photos of life on board to raise awareness of the physical and mental challenges faced by seafarers. Follow Cezar on Instagram Image Jennifer Adler Dr Jennifer Adler is a conservation photographer and underwater journalist, who dives deep into an unchartered world beneath the surface to communicate conservation and science. Find out more about Jennifer's work Image Corey Arnold A photographer and commercial fisher, Corey Arnold documents the Alaskan sea and the people who work on its waters. Follow Corey on Instagram Image Michał Krzysztofowicz Working for 15 months as a Data Manager at the British Antarctic Survey's Halley IV Research Station, Michal documented his experience by taking a photo every day for a year. His work captures the isolation of working in one of the most remote workplaces on Earth, inaccessible by sea, land or air. See more of Michal's work Image Peter Iain Campbell Peter Iain Campbell is a commercial photographer who, in order to document life in the offshore oil and gas industry, specifically trained to work as a drilling rig worker in the North Sea. Follow Peter on Instagram Image Octavio Aburto A marine ecologist and National Geographic explorer and photographer, Octavio Aburto has been photographing marine ecosystems off the coastal waters of Mexico since 1994. Find out more about Octavio's work Exposure: Lives at Sea - look inside the gallery Discover life, work and play at sea through the lens of six seafarers and researchers Our Ocean, Our Planet Our Ocean, Our Planet is a new online space at Royal Museums Greenwich dedicated to exploring the climate crisis and our relationship with the ocean Life beneath the waves – conservation photographer Jennifer Adler Conservation photographer Jennifer Adler reveals the photos, dives and projects that give her hope for the future of our ocean Crisis at sea: COVID-19's stranded seafarers Hundreds of thousands of seafarers have been unable to return home during the coronavirus pandemic. It's time to make their voices heard The end of an oil rig's life What happens to offshore platforms when they are decommissioned? Follow their final journeys from the North Sea to the breaker's yard Why conservation photography matters Human activity has caused significant damage to the world’s ocean and marine life. 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