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Finalist Exploration Photographer of the Year

Scott Portelli Australia

32°59'41.3"S N 137°44'12.8"E N

A diver observes mating cuttlefish. “Hundreds of thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish gather each winter from May to August in the shallow waters of South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf for their once-in-a-lifetime spawning event,” says photographer Scott Portelli. “The cuttlefish display an array of patterns, textures and colours to indicate their mating intentions.”

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2021 EPoY finalist, Scott Portelli

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  • Late afternoon
  • Light wind
  • Taken while scuba diving
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