For the 10th year in a row, The Mangrove Photography Awards, hosted by the Mangrove Action Project, are spreading awareness about mangroves' importance to various species and to us humans as well.
"Every year, we’re inspired by the incredible submissions, which help raise awareness of the people and wildlife that rely on mangrove forests, the threats they face, and why urgent action is needed to protect them," wrote the organizers on their site.
So today, we would like to present you with this year's winners, runner-ups, and highly commended entries. Hopefully, these photos will inspire you to learn more about mangroves and their importance to our world and maybe even try to help preserve them.
Take a look at the winners of 2023. And here are the People's Choice Awards, where people can vote for their favorite mangrove photo on Instagram.
#41 "Slow Poison" By Kallol Mukherjee, India
Mangroves and Threats category, Highly Commended.
Kallol Mukherjee captures the pretty yet poisonous colors of the local mangroves and surrounding areas.
“Nearly 55% of the world’s shrimp production comes from captive farms. What is perceived as a harmless activity providing livelihoods to the local people has a huge ecological footprint while also creating conflict among local communities.
“The wastewater from the shrimp farms that are loaded with chemicals, dead shrimp, and faeces is discharged into the mangrove rivers and sea, killing fish and other marine life.”
7points
#42 "We Go Faster Than Nature" By Hector Cordero, USA
Mangroves and Threats category, Highly Commended.
Hector Cordero spots a dead black drum in a popular spot in Florida.
It’s one of many victims following heavy flooding, which caused changes in the salinity of the local mangroves that are a prime spot for tourists and boating activities.”
6points
