A Profile on One of America's Last Remaining Urchin Divers

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A Story About Life in the Ocean

Vaer has always been an ocean-based brand, so it's only fitting that our first-ever documentary is, at heart, about a life lived at sea. Our first film, The Urchin Diver explores the life and career of a Conner Rhoads, a 2nd generation Urchin Diver based in Ventura, California. In addition to showcasing the unique challenges of an independent fisherman, the film sheds a spotlight on the region's declining ocean ecosystem, specifically, the disappearance of healthy kelp forests along America's Pacific coast.

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Water & Solitude: The Story of a Tongan Whale Guide

At Vaer, we stand with the Tongan community, embodying the principles of endurance, sustainability, and a deep-rooted connection to the natural world. We are proud to support stories like Henry's, which inspire and remind us of the resilience within us all.

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