“Volunteers from the Ocean Defenders Affiliation (ODA) managed to take away the online from its location utilizing levers and the online was positioned on the boat supplied by Kona Honu Divers.
“Sadly, our ocean suffers from massive quantities of particles. Such particles damages reefs, threatens ocean life, and releases poisonous chemical compounds into the water.”
Awaken New Depths – Second Place
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“Since 1980, the world coated by kelp forests round Monterey Bay has decreased by roughly 90 p.c,” says Patrick Webster.
“Lastly, since 2013, a 'magnificent ecological storm' has been wreaking havoc on algae wherever it hits, and the absence of predators has inspired algae-feeding creatures.
“The disappearance of the algae within the bay alarmed the encircling organizations and divers started to backyard these algae.
“In right this moment's local weather change period, these inspiring 'caretakers' are attempting to switch otters, starfish and kelp of their absence, rising the vitality of the coast and giving it a combating likelihood to ascertain a extra resilient ecosystem.”
Small and large faces from underwater – Successful picture
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Photographer Mathieu Macias says that he was fascinated when he first noticed the picture of this creature:
“I used to be dreaming of having the ability to see it reside.
“My first try failed. A couple of months later, I got here again right here and my dream got here true.
“I used to be very pleased to come across this animal, which appears so cute and unreal, and has an unbelievable camouflage potential.
“It was very tough to take his portrait due to his shyness, however I’m very pleased with the outcome.”
Small and large faces from underwater – Second place
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Photographer George Kuowei Kao says that together with his dive, he had the prospect to {photograph} this tough coral, which is dwelling to roosters.
“I wished to push the boundaries of the scene I witnessed. Utilizing an underwater flash, I photographed the dramatic showdown between two roosters.
“This picture, which reveals the spontaneity of nature, is a product of that dive.”
Small island creating international locations
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The winner of this class, Andrea Marandino, says youngsters in Kiribati have an in depth relationship with the ocean from a younger age:
“Kids who’re at all times smiling additionally talk cheerfully with guests, however the way forward for these youngsters is unsure.
“Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, is a slender piece of land mendacity between the Pacific Ocean and a really massive lagoon.
“Kiribati's coral reefs are very low, solely 3-4 meters above sea degree. This makes it one of many international locations most threatened by local weather change.”
Seascapes from above water
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“Sitting on the rocky shore in Norway with your mates watching the Northern Lights and their reflections within the sea – what extra might one ask for,” says photographer Michael Sswat.
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