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While Fort Lauderdale–based Chris Bal dedicates much of his time working with businesses, brands, and destinations as the CEO of the video production company DNC Media, he says his true passion is ocean conservation. One look at his Instagram page (@ceebz_ gerard) details this, such as a striking eagle ray (left) he captured with a drone during the early morning hours at Fort Lauderdale beach. Another (above) showcases millions of migrating baitfish: “I happened to be at the beach one afternoon flying my drone and found this massive bait ball of fish right off the shore,” shares Bal. “This lone surfer had no idea what was lurking in the water around him, including sharks, large tarpon, and other predatory fish that were there to feed on the baitfish.” After realizing how conservation groups do not have appropriate funding for content creation that benefits their causes, Bal started selling prints of his work online. He uses 100 percent of the profits to support area conservation groups to better Florida’s waterways and the planet. To view more of Bal’s work and to learn how you can make a difference, visit ceebzgerard.com. —Melissa Puppo
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