Robert Marc Lehmann is a trained graduate biologist (Diplom-Biologe) with specializations in zoology, marine biology, and forensic science. His primary focus lies in marine biology, in which he has accumulated over 20 years of hands-on experience worldwide.

He is also a scientific diver, with hundreds of deployments and thousands of completed dives. As a multi-award-winning photographer and cameraman—both above and below water, Robert works across the globe on scientific diving projects, expeditions, and a wide range of missions, primarily dedicated to environmental and wildlife conservation. His work has taken him to more than 100 countries and every climate zone on Earth.

As an (underwater) cameraman and professional photographer, he captures extraordinary moments without directly impacting the environment or wildlife. His work makes the beauty of nature visible while simultaneously raising awareness and driving meaningful change.

From his global missions, Robert brings back photo and film material that reaches millions of people. His work showcases the beauty of flora and fauna—above and below water—while also documenting, without compromise, the consequences of human activity and its direct and indirect effects on wildlife and their habitats.

A key aspect of his work is freediving: many of his images are created without scuba gear, on a single breath. The result is striking, award-winning imagery. Among other honors, National Geographic Germany named him “Photographer of the Year 2015” for his image of a particularly camera-friendly grey seal. He is also a recipient of the Fritz Pölking Award, overall winner of the 20th Anniversary Edition of the MontPhoto International Competition 2016, “Marine Conservation Photographer of the Year 2025,” and numerous other international accolades.

His footage is featured in a wide range of national and international nature documentaries and cinematic productions. He regularly worked as an (underwater) cameraman for the acclaimed German TV format Terra X.

In addition to scientific and film projects with specific objectives, Robert now works both independently and together with his team from Mission Erde e.V., leading environmental and wildlife conservation projects around the world.