Q&A Participants

Cody Sheehy, Director
Dr. Robert Rubin, Founder & Director, Pacific Manta Research Group
Luke Warwick, Director, Shark and Ray Conservation, Global Marine Program, Wildlife Conservation Society
Hans Walters, Curator, Animal Department, New York Aquarium; Field Scientist, New York Seascape Program, Wildlife Conservation Society
Dana Tricarico, Senior Program Manager, Shark & Ray Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society

The Last Dive

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 Cody Sheehy
Producers: Mark Monroe, Randy Gebhardt, Christopher Gebhardt, Jana Edelbaum, Rachel Cohen
USA, 2025 (88 min)

Schedule

6:00pm - Ocean Wonders: Sharks! Exhibit opens
6:30pm - Theater doors open
7:00pm - Film starts
8:30pm - Panel discussion with filmmaker and marine life experts

Buy Tickets

How to get here

Ticket includes entry to Ocean Wonders: Sharks! Exhibit before the screening, an Augmented Reality Dive Experience, and a fountain drink & popcorn.

Ticket holders can receive a 25% discount on same-day New York Aquarium admission – arrive by 5:00pm and watch the Sea Lion feeding!