Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Austin Larner developed a life-long fascination with gems, minerals, and fossils. The collecting of specimens became an all consuming hobby. His greatest enjoyment came from exploring and inspecting the earthly universe and everything in it. Austin followed his passion and graduated from the University of Texas with a Degree in Geological Sciences. After working eight years in Texas, he moved to Costa Rica.

In Costa Rica he met Capt. Jerry Kemler and assisted him in managing Delfin Amor Ecolodge. He was born with a keen eye and soon became deeply involved in videography, both above and below the water. He began shooting documentaries and refined his skills during the time he worked in the Rainforest of Drake Bay. After three years he returned to the states and began mastering the skills of Organic Farming and Marketing in Boulder, Colorado.

When Capt Kemler asked if he would travel to San Salvador and film a documentary on the recovery of the Treasure of Watlin's Island, he eagerly agreed. In his own words: "This opportunity to film, record, and produce the documentary of a history making expedition is extremely rare and I am dedicated to making it something we can all be proud of." Everything happens for a reason! Austin brings not only his essential skills to the OCS team but also his indefatigable energy and good nature.