About Me
Alec Leitman Photography
Alec Leitman Photography showcases the dedication of a marine biologist and photographer. Featuring photos from terrestrial ecosystems of birds and landscapes to beneath the ocean with nudibranchs and corals.
With a deep love for the ocean and its inhabitants, Alec has utilized his acquired skills to capture stunning images while contributing to the understanding and preservation of marine life systems and communities.
Come along and dive deeper into his journey, experiences, and the perspective he brings to the world of marine science and photography.
Equipment
Underwater Photography:
Olympus TG-6
PT-059 Housing
Fiber Optic Cable, Flex Arm & Backscatter Tray
Terrestrial Photography:
Olympus OMD EM-10 Mark iii
OM System OLYMPUS M.Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 Micro
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II
Publications
Pratchett, M. S., Caballes, C. F., Levering, L. T., Burn, D., Chandler, J. F., Leitman, A. S., & Doll, P. C. (2025). Rates of Spawning and Mortality Using Contrasting Methods for Culling Pacific Crown-of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster cf. solaris. Biology, 14(12), 1720. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14121720
Victory, P., Smith, A., Jefferies, J., Anstee, D., Taylor, J. D., & Leitman, A. (2025). The Role of Underwater Museums in Fostering Environmental Sustainability. Sustainability, 17(18), 8359. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17188359
