UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition 2022 – Revitalization
De winnaars van de UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition zijn bekend. Dit zijn de winnende foto’s in de categorie Revitalization.
Winnaar
Fotograaf: Aunk Horwang, Thailand
Locatie: Thailand
Ghost nets are one of the deadliest forms of marine pollution in the Thai oceans. On frequent occasions the ghost fishing nets entangle large marine creatures like this manta ray. This can be life threatening to them if not rescued, for example by a diver.
Tweede plaats
Fotograaf: Nuno Vasco Rodrigues, Portugal
Locatie: Azoren, Portugal
Foto 1
A female sperm whale and its calf swim in the waters around the Azores islands, Portugal. These animals have been hunted in this region until the 1980’s, but today they are protected and the population is thriving. They became a symbol of the region and attract tourists from all around the world, who can go and see the sperm whales while on local whale-watching tours.
Foto 2
A team of scientists collects ropes and old nets from the sea surface south off Pico Island, Azores, Portugal. Lost and abandoned fishing gear is the death cause for marine life globally, everyday.
Foto 3
A scientist from the University of the Azores prepares to release a tagged loggerhead sea turtle off Pico Island, Azores, Portugal. The tag, attached to the animal’s carapace, will collect information about its movements, which is critical to better establish conservation strategies for this endangered species.
Derde plaats
Fotograaf: Rick Morris, Verenigde Staten
Locatie: Florida Keys
The three images in this series, “Welcome To The Neighborhood”, highlight the efforts and result of replanting newly raised corals on depleted reefs of the Florida Keys. These corals were raised to be environmentally adapted to their new environment to enhance viability and survival.
