Robert Marc Lehmann

Robert Marc Lehmann (born 7 February 1983 in Jena) is a German marine biologist, photographer and cameraman, environmentalist, YouTuber and author. Lehmann graduated from high school in Jena and completed his civilian service on an oncological ward. He studied marine biology at the University of Kiel and went on expeditions at the same time. According to his own statements, he was already head of department at the Ozeaneum Stralsund during his studies. In this role, he said he travelled a lot ‘around the world’ to catch fish from the wild for the Ozeaneum and fill its aquariums. According to the Ozeaneum Stralsund, however, Lehmann was only team leader from 1 December 2008 to 30 November 2009. In addition, he only accompanied three trips to Norway. During this time, according to Lehmann himself, he had a change of heart with regard to animal husbandry and fell out with his superiors. Lehmann's employment contract was not renewed and he has since campaigned against the keeping of animals in aquariums and zoos.