Winners Gallery

A healthy coral reef in one of the most biodiverse places in the world. “On our last dive of a two week trip to Misool Eco Resort in Raja Ampat, our crew took us to Tank Rock, a small dive site near the resort,” says Peterson. “On that afternoon, there were an astounding number of fish in the shallows with fusiliers, anthias, snapper, soldier fish, banner fish, and more all swimming together in their respective schools. Current was running high, so all the corals were open and the soft, fading light was just right to capture the beauty of a healthy ecosystem in action. The Misool area in particular is an excellent example of preservation at work. The efforts of the local people to protect the ocean is unprecedented and the results of their labours are evidenced in this photograph."