Andy Marcial

Andy Marcial is a prominent Puerto Rican UAP researcher and documentarian whose two-decade investigation into unexplained aerial phenomena has centered on the Caribbean's most anomalous region—Puerto Rico. His work represents a bridge between grassroots close-encounter investigation and contemporary disclosure-era documentary filmmaking.

Personal Encounter and Research Foundation

Marcial's research trajectory was catalyzed by deeply personal close encounter experiences that fundamentally altered his life's direction. These experiences propelled him into two decades of field investigation, during which he has amassed witness testimony, analyzed photographic and video evidence, and developed expertise in the region's historical and ongoing UAP activity. Marcial has spoken publicly about the psychological dimensions of close encounters, particularly the lasting impact on experiencers, and has made outreach to other abductees and contactees a core part of his work. This experiencer perspective gives his research both emotional authenticity and methodological sensitivity to witness trauma.

Documentary and Public Advocacy

In 2024, Marcial co-created the documentary Transmedium: Puerto Rico's UFOs alongside filmmaker Darcy Weir, marking a major contribution to contemporary UAP documentation. The film investigates newly leaked Department of Homeland Security footage alongside decades of accumulated witness accounts from Puerto Rico and surrounding waters. Marcial has also appeared in companion projects including Transmedium: Fastmovers & USOs (focusing on submerged craft activity) and appearances in The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition, positioning himself within the broader landscape of contemporary disclosure-era media.

DHS Video Leaks and Digital Platform

Marcial gained significant attention for his role in bringing classified or sensitive Department of Homeland Security videos into public awareness around 2021, releasing material through his NY_UAP_Discussion platform. These leaks contributed to the growing body of official footage now entering public discourse during the disclosure era. His platform has become a focal point for Puerto Rican UAP reporting and serves as a community space for experiencers and researchers.

Regional Focus and Significance

Puerto Rico's geographic and cultural position has made it one of the world's most consistently anomalous regions for UAP and USO (unidentified submerged object) activity. Marcial's research highlights the decades-long pattern of sightings in Caribbean waters, coastal regions, and airspace—a phenomenon largely overlooked in mainstream UFO historiography. His emphasis on water-based encounters and the transmedium capability of observed craft aligns with post-2004 disclosure patterns (Nimitz Tic Tac, Aguadilla, and other water-adjacent incidents). This regional specialization makes his work complementary to broader government UAP investigations while maintaining independent researcher credibility.