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1st place Female Fifty Fathoms Award

Renee Capozzola French Polynesia

Split shot of a blacktip reef shark, taken on Moorea, French Polynesia at sunset.

All of Renee's Collective Portfolio Award entry

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1-scaled

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  • Camera: Canon 7D Mark II

Three green sea turtles gather under the sun in Maui, Hawaii.

4-scaled

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A blacktip reef shark glides near the surface around healthy corals in Fakarava, French Polynesia.

5-scaled

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This portrait of a larval blanket octopus was taken on a blackwater dive in Anilao, Philippines.

6-scaled

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A blacktip reef shark glides just under the calm surface and some clouds in Fakarava, French Polynesia.

8-scaled

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Split shot of two mating green sea turtles at the surface, Maui, Hawaii.

9-scaled

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A split shot of a stingray in shallow water with a sunburst behind, taken in the late afternoon in Moorea, French Polynesia.

10-scaled

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A green sea turtle takes a breath a sunset in Maui, Hawaii.

3-scaled

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A vibrant coral reef, taken in Raja Ampat, Indonesia – a healthy marine environment.

7-scaled

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This portrait of a juvenile seahorse was taken on a blackwater dive in Palm Beach, Florida.

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Female Fifty Fathoms Award 2021, Renee Capozzola

Renee Capozzola

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  • Camera: Canon 7D Mark II

Renee is an award-winning underwater photographer who specialises in wide-angle and split-level images. Renee believes that striking images help increase awareness of our fragile marine ecosystems and encourage others to protect our oceans. Her images have won more than 45 prestigious international awards, including most recently Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021. When she is not in the water, Renee teaches biology and educates her students about the challenges facing the ocean and the importance of conserving marine ecosystems.