Mike has filmed in nearly every ocean in the world and has won numerous awards for his work including Emmys and Best Cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival. His feature film work includes Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, and Ultimate Wave Tahiti.

Mike's family released a short video Tuesday showcasing some of his underwater footage titled, "Praying For Prickett":

Praying for Prickett from Brian Bielmann on Vimeo.