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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.

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1-scaled

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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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Renee Capozzola is a conservation-oriented underwater photographer who has received over fifty prestigious international awards for her work. Renee’s work has been featured by multiple news outlets such as CNN, USA Today, BBC News, People, the Today Show, and France 2. When she is not in the water, Renee enjoys speaking at various events, judging photo competitions, and educating others about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems.

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