Richard Barnden

Expedition Leader, Palau Spawning Aggregation Specialist & Underwater Photographer

Richard Barnden is an experienced Expedition Leader and award-winning underwater photographer with a passion for exploring the ocean's most remarkable wildlife spectacles. Having spent more than 15 years diving throughout the western Pacific, he has developed extensive knowledge of Palau's unique marine ecosystems, fish spawning aggregations and blackwater diving. His enthusiasm for marine life, eye for photography and wealth of field experience make him an engaging guide, inspiring guests to discover and appreciate the extraordinary diversity of the underwater world.