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

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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.

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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.

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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.

MORE IMAGES BY Renee Capozzola

Fine ArtPhotographer of the Year

2024 Tahiti, French Polynesia

Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2024, RENCAP14

Ocean Portfolio Award

2023 Hawaii

Ocean Portfolio Award 2023, Renee Capozzola

WildlifePhotographer of the Year

2023 Maui, Hawaii

Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023, RC

Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean

2023 French Polynesia

Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean 2023, RC

Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year

2023 Maui, Hawaii

Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Hope) 2023, RC

Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year

2022 Philippines

Ocean Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2022, RC2

Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year

2022 Hawaii

Ocean Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2022, RC

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