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Finalist Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year

Megan Hassa Bali, Indonesia

8°07'15.3"S 114°36'10.4"E

A hanging nursery at a coral restoration site off Bali. “As I swam beneath the ropes, I looked up and saw the sun beaming through the coral branches, creating a beautiful silhouette with light rays branching out. It was a moment I couldn’t resist capturing,” explains Hassa.

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Ocean Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2024, MEGHAS1

Megan Hassa United States (US)

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  • Sunny and calm
  • Site accessed by boat
  • Taken while scuba diving
  • Midday

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