Cody Sheehy

Mark Monroe

Randy Gebhardt

Christopher Gebhardt

Terry is a legendary figure in Baja Mexico, an American veteran who has spent decades living on—and in—the water. Once a man burdened by a troubled past, Terry's life was transformed by an unlikely friendship with Willy, a 22-foot oceanic manta ray. For nearly two decades, Willy would slap his wings against the hull of Terry's sailboat to signal their next dive, and together they explored the ocean's depths—an extraordinary bond that turned Terry into an unexpected conservationist.

Now in his 80's, Terry embarks on one final journey to a remote island in hopes of reuniting with his old friend. But he's also searching for something deeper: peace, closure, and a chance to say goodbye.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Cody Sheehy and produced by acclaimed Mark Monroe, The Last Dive is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant documentary that invites viewers to reflect on our connection to the natural world—and the wild, mysterious creatures that help us find our place in it.

Best cinematography in a feature documentary

Tribeca Film Festival

Montreal Film Festival

Boston Film Festival

Boise Film Festival

Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

Newport Film Festival

Jackson Wild

Newport Outdoor Film

Green Film Festival

If The Octopus Teacher could change the way the world sees cephalopods, this film will surely move you to care more deeply about mantas.

Kathleen Rellihan

Steve Kopian

Cody Sheehy is an award-winning filmmaker whose films intimately tell the stories of characters challenged by our changing world. He has lived on a sailboat for decades and is the founder of Rhumbline Media. As a filmmaker, he is best known for the film Make People Better, which was an official selection of HotDocs and the winner of DocVille.

cody@rhumblinemedia.com

Cody Sheehy, Director

Dr. Rubin is the founder and director of the Pacific Manta Research Group, which conducts field research in the Subtropical Pacific. Their efforts are dedicated to the assessment and the conservation of oceanic manta rays and other marine animals and their critical habitats. The efforts also include establishment of educational programs about protection and conservation of marine organisms aboard ships and in colleges and universities in México and the USA. Their recent work has significantly contributed to The UNESCO establishment of the Archipélago de Revillagigedo of México as a World Heritage Site.

rrubin@santarosa.edu

Dr. Bob Rubin, Manta Ray Expert

The Last Dive

Join us for an exclusive screening of the award-winning film THE LAST DIVE at COP30 in Belém, located in the Freezone. After the film, participate in a dynamic panel discussion featuring experts from NRDC, the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, and Peace Boat US. The discussion will be moderated by the director of the acclaimed documentary WE ARE GUARDIANS. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore vital ocean conservation issues and engage with leading climate and ocean advocates.