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2nd place Conservation Photographer of the Year

Galice Hoarau Norway

67°13'32.2"N 14°36'58.3"E

The gull and the ghost fishing line. “Saltstraumen is a narrow channel with one of the strongest tidal currents in the world,” says photographer Galice Hoarau. “It is also a biodiversity hotspot and a marine protected area, but fishing is allowed and the dive sites are littered with fishing lines. These lines are deadly traps for wildlife, especially seabirds.”

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2021 CPoY runner-up, Galice Hoarau

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ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • Strong currents
  • Late afternoon
  • Taken while scuba diving
  • 12 degrees Celsius water temperature

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Collective Portfolio Award

2021 Indonesia

Ocean Portfolio Award, finalist, Galice Hoarau

ConservationPhotographer of the Year

2021 United States

2021 CPoY finalist, Galice Hoarau

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