The Ocean Studio

The Ocean Studio She is a multi-award winning-photographer and author and loves to chat to guests and passers-by about all things ocean and conservation issues.

A place where guests can learn about our seas and discover a world of wildlife, sustainability and conservation projects plus unique handmade ocean gifts

New FREE Ocean Art Discovery Sessions and Ocean Discovery Walks in Swanage, plus Summer Snorkelling. Maria, the founder of The Ocean Studio has been passionate about all things ocean since 1994 and has travelled to many unique places to learn ab

out shark, whale, dolphin conservation projects. The studio is the first of its' kind in the UK and is also a place of education and sustainability, where guests can learn how everyday items can be repurposed and upcycled, as well as discovering more about our local ocean marine life. Prints, Canvases and Hand-made Ocean Gifts of Glass and Ceramic are designed and crafted with the utmost care here in the studio and are sold to help raise money for ocean conservation causes. Maria has raised over £4,000 through sales of her work to help Biteback Shark Conservation, The Shark Trust, Sea Shepherd, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society. Open from Wednesday to Saturday 12-5 pm, it would be lovely to welcome you too and chat oceans.

"Happy Whale Shark Day"Did you know that each whale shark has a unique set of spots and patterns just behind its left gi...
30/08/2026

"Happy Whale Shark Day"

Did you know that each whale shark has a unique set of spots and patterns just behind its left gill which makes them identifiable to researchers?

Finally I'm back in the studio and it's been a busy few months exploring our Dorset Coast. But today was such a special day showing youngsters our underwater world of Swanage on the TV as well as learning about what we can find on our beaches, learn about sharks, snorkelling tips and chats to both snorkellers, divers and future divers 🙌

The hughest thank you to everyone who's come along and I'll be open again tomorrow from 11 am to 4 pm.

Hope you all have a great Bank Holiday x

08/05/2026

Happy Birthday to Earth's greatest storyteller!

Dear Sir David,

You gave the oceans words to sing,
And taught so much wonder in everything.
You made the silent wildness speak,
It's beauty strong, it's future weak.

In your voice both calm and true,
You sparked a passion in something new.

Thank you for the paths you've shown,
For making this earth feel known.
For every life you helped us see,
You inspired the world, thanks so much for inspiring me - Maria 💙

PS. Still so proud I helped Erick Higuera learn underwater photography back in 2004 who is now part of the Blue Planet Film Crew.

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5 Daisy Mays Arcade
Swanage
BH191ES

Opening Hours

11am - 5pm

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+447901395807

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