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Michael Patrick O'Neill Photography Michael Patrick O'Neill, wildlife photographer, speaker and author of educational books for kids. To learn about his books, please visit batfishbooks.com.

Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, Michael, 55, is an award-winning photographer and author specializing in marine wildlife and environmental issues. He lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and for the last 29 years has traveled extensively worldwide photographing diverse aquatic animals, habitats and man's impact on them. He has written and photographed eight non-fiction marine life books designed

to encourage school children to read, write and become involved in science and conservation. They have received outstanding reviews from School Library Journal and are distributed nationally in the educational system. When not making photographs or writing, he is on the lecture circuit promoting a greater appreciation for the natural world, especially the oceans and their inhabitants. He has presented to over 500,000 kids in more than 500 schools in the US in the last 17 years. His images have appeared in hundreds of publications worldwide including BBC Wildlife, National Geographic Magazine, Smithsonian, The Washington Post and The New York Times, among many others, and have won and placed in the most prestigious competitions, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Pictures of the Year (POYi). Batfish Books publishes and distributes Michael's seven books: Fishy Friends, Let's Explore Sharks, Let's Explore Coral Reefs, Let's Explore Sea Turtles Ocean Magic, Shark Encounters and Wild Waters Photo Journal. Distributed nationally in the educational market, his titles are favorites of parents, teachers, reading coaches, and most importantly, kids, due to their world-class photography and fun, educational text.

It’s going to be a great day!
19/03/2026

It’s going to be a great day!

We're so excited for Walton 2nd-4th gradersto explore the oceanic world with Michael Patrick O'Neill Photography today! 🌊🦈🪸

Shout out to the best marquee committee around!

Old favorite, shot on Fuji Velvia or Chrome, don’t remember, around 2001 offshore Singer Island, FL. One of the first ti...
04/03/2026

Old favorite, shot on Fuji Velvia or Chrome, don’t remember, around 2001 offshore Singer Island, FL. One of the first times I used a fisheye lens. This image, of a Hawksbill Turtle, was widely published back in the day and on the cover of my first book Fishy Friends, which hopefully will be reprinted in a landscape format this summer. Some images get dated. This one never did. Still wows.

Last week during a presentation in Texas, a little kid asked me about the Blue Ring Octopus, and I didn’t have it in my ...
23/02/2026

Last week during a presentation in Texas, a little kid asked me about the Blue Ring Octopus, and I didn’t have it in my program. So here you go buddy, a Blue Ring all fired up. I photographed this beauty in South Australia near the legendary Edithburgh pier many years ago. Enjoy! Copyright Michael Patrick O'Neill

19/02/2026

Michael Patrick O'Neill has captured amazing photos of leatherback turtles, hammerhead sharks, mating seahorses, many living off Palm Beach County's shores.

Cold temps sealed the fate of thousands of Iguanas in South Florida. The invasive lizards cannot tolerate the weather we...
02/02/2026

Cold temps sealed the fate of thousands of Iguanas in South Florida. The invasive lizards cannot tolerate the weather we experienced and literally dropped like flies. Those turned to local FWC offices will be euthanized, turned into leather goods, and even food. A lucky few will be sold as pets outside of Florida. Photos from this morning at the Tequesta FWC field office.

Great shark action earlier today offshore Jupiter, FL with Salty Divers. Enjoy!
02/01/2026

Great shark action earlier today offshore Jupiter, FL with Salty Divers. Enjoy!

Come on down.Stop by tomorrow 11:30 to 4pm at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, where I will be signing books during the...
20/12/2025

Come on down.

Stop by tomorrow 11:30 to 4pm at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, where I will be signing books during the Holiday Gifting Event.

Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach will host its sustainable and eco-friendly Holiday Gifting Event on December 20.

I got my manatee fix earlier this week in a north Florida spring spending some quality time with this Manatee Mom & youn...
20/12/2025

I got my manatee fix earlier this week in a north Florida spring spending some quality time with this Manatee Mom & youngster.

Conditions were ideal; the spring was in great shape, empty, and the overcast sky made the underwater lighting perfect, soft and rich.

If you love these adorable creatures as much as I do, I recommend my new book, Let's Explore Manatees, which makes a great Christmas & Holiday gift.

To purchase this title and my other books, please click here:

https://fishgeek.shop

Solid shark action offshore Jupiter, FL this am with Salty Divers. Great trip. Thanks!
07/12/2025

Solid shark action offshore Jupiter, FL this am with Salty Divers. Great trip. Thanks!

Fun encounters this pm in a North Florida spring. The Snapping Turtle was absolutely massive, close to 4 ft. including t...
20/11/2025

Fun encounters this pm in a North Florida spring. The Snapping Turtle was absolutely massive, close to 4 ft. including tail.

Great day at Bailey Elementary in Hillsborough County, FL presenting to approximately 200 kids and showing them the wond...
18/11/2025

Great day at Bailey Elementary in Hillsborough County, FL presenting to approximately 200 kids and showing them the wonders of the oceans. Each left with their own copy of the soft cover edition of Let's Explore Sharks. I have four more schools in the area this week and will donate more than 1,000 books to these Title 1 students.

With Into the Blue, our aim is to promote reading, writing, science and marine conservation in economically challenged schools and communities. ❤️😄❤️

Between the foundation and my photography business, I have close to 200 presentations scheduled through the end of May 2026. Bring it on!

HUGE THANKS TO ALL OUR DONORS, especially the Lewis E. and Jean C. Neill Fund of the DuPage Foundation for making this effort possible!

Fun photos from today. More to follow.

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