Image: Peter G Allinson, M.D. 2009/Marine Photobank

In a world where so many of us spend most of our time in urban environments cut off from the natural world, "out of sight" often means "out of mind." Images have a unique ability to connect people with the natural world in a way they would otherwise rarely experience first hand. But some filmmakers want to set some ground rules on how it's done.

In this video interview, Chris Palmer, Director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American University in Washington, D.C., chats with SeaWeb about his experiences making environmental films, including how his ethics in the field have evolved over the course of his career.

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