Nicki Meharg
Meet Nicki Meharg | @morlo_wildlife
Nicki is an underwater camerawoman with a background in expedition leadership, instruction, and wildlife guiding. For the past six years, she has worked alongside leading underwater cinematographers on high-end productions, from landmark natural history series to presenter-led expeditions.
With a calm, capable presence in the field, Nicki combines technical expertise with strong field instincts. She’s equally comfortable behind the camera or supporting others — training presenters and crews in water-based environments, problem-solving in challenging conditions, and building custom underwater camera rigs.
Her approach is grounded in empathy, observation, and respect — for both team dynamics and the marine world. Nicki values mentorship, quiet competence, and collaboration over ego, and brings a deep commitment to safety, ethics, and excellence on every shoot. Her strength lies in combining technical depth with field pragmatism, making her a go-to problem-solver in complex underwater conditions.
Currently, she’s developing an underwater footage archive and a series of conservation shorts, while continuing to grow her craft with teams who share her passion for the ocean and storytelling with integrity.
Recent credits:
2025: ‘Springwatch’ | BBC NHU | Underwater Camera
2025: ‘the real finding Nemo ’ | Freebourne media | Underwater Camera assistant
2024: ‘Sealions’ | Nat Geo/Disney+ | Silverback Films | Underwater Camera
2024: ‘Guardians of the Galapagos’ | Nat Geo/Disney+ | Silverback Films | Underwater Camera, Drone, Topside Camera
2024 : ‘Celebrity Shark Infested Waters’ | Plimsoll / ITV | Freedive & Scuba Instructor to talent, on screen , Safety Diver,
2024: ‘Wild Side of the Moon’ | Sky Nature / Humble Bee Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2024: ‘Hope Reef’ | Red Studios | UW & Topside Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2024: ‘Our Lives’ | BBC / Big Wave | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2023: ‘Sentient’ | Nat Geo / Disney+ | Wildstar Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver, On-Screen Talent
2023: ‘Pole to Pole’ | Nat Geo / Disney+ | Nutopia | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver, Topside Assistant, Focus Puller
2023: ‘The Secret Lives of Animals’ | Apple TV & BBC NHU | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2023: ‘Billy and Molly’ | Nat Geo / Disney+ | Silverback Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2023: ‘Planet Earth III’ | BBC NHU | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2023: ‘Life on Our Planet II’ | Netflix | Silverback Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2023: ‘Underdogs’ | Nat Geo / Disney+ | Wildstar Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2022: ‘Whales with Steve Backshall’ | Sky Nature | True to Nature | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver, 2nd Camera
2022: ‘Wild Isles’ | BBC | Silverback | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver, Researcher
2022: ‘Earthsounds’ | Apple TV+ | Offspring Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2021-22: ‘Frozen Planet II’ | BBC NHU | Researcher
2021: ‘Deadly Predators’ | BBC NHU| UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver, 2nd Camera
2021: ‘Sharks with Steve Backshall’ | Sky Nature | True to Nature | Underwater camera assistant, second camera
2021: ‘Doctor Who’ | BBC Drama | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2021: ‘Green Planet’ |BBC NHU | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2021: ‘Life on Our Planet’ | Netflix | Silverback Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2021: ‘Our Planet on the Move’ | Netflix | Silverback Films | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2021: ‘Wonders of the Celtic Deep’ | BBC | One Tribe Films| UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2019: ‘Nike Kids’ | TV Commercial | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
2019: ‘Millie Turner’ | Music Video | UW Camera Assistant, Safety Diver
Key skills:
Underwater camera operator (benthic macro & open ocean dynamic sequences) ,CCR diver (500+ hrs) | Freedive & scuba instructor, Underwater kit technician – able to create and operate bespoke solutions. Long lens & drone (PfCO & GVC licensed). Dive & expedition medic | Risk & safety planning. Extensive open-ocean & benthic shoot experience. Polar field experience – Norwegian Arctic, Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, South Georgia. RYA Powerboat Level 2 | Global marine conservation fieldwork
Top tip:
“The strongest fieldwork isn’t solo — it’s shared. With trust, care, and humility, we all dive safer and create better work. Continued learning and mutual accountability aren’t extras — they’re the foundation.”
Get in touch with Nicki here -
Contact: morlocreative.wildlife@gmail.com
Website: www.nickimeharg.com