Honorable Mention
Shark Sunset
DESCRIPTION
Blacktip Reef Sharks swim in a shallow lagoon at sunset in French Polynesia, a designated shark sanctuary. Sharks are critical for healthy marine ecosystems, yet globally many species are threatened with extinction due to overfishing and other anthropogenic impacts. French Polynesia is a vision of what conservation initiatives can achieve that will hopefully inspire more appreciation and crucial protection in other parts of the world for these amazing species that are vital to the health of our oceans. AUTHOR
Remuna is an artist, award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and passionate advocate for conservation and animal welfare. Her underwater work aims to capture the beauty and fragility of the ocean and the incredible diversity of marine life who inhabit it. Although we are all connected to the ocean, few people truly experience the world beneath the surface or witness the significant impacts we are having on it. Through her photography and film, Remuna hopes to raise awareness and inspire a deeper appreciation and will to protect these critical ecosystems and species. Her favorite subjects are sharks—one of the most misunderstood and threatened species on the planet—and advocating for their conservation by dispelling misconceptions and instilling the same love and fascination she has for them in others. 