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Finalist Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year

Judith van de Griendt Azores, Portugal

38°46'23.2"N 28°42'59.5"W

A Bryde’s whale trailing a discarded fishing net of at least 12 metres. "We knew the whale's only chance of survival was for us to cut the net with a knife while freediving," says photographer Judith van de Griendt. "We felt helpless and emotional when, after a couple of attempts, we had to decide to let the whale go."

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Ocean Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year 2022, JV

Judith van de Griendt Netherlands

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  • Morning dive
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  • 25m visibility
  • Site accessed by boat

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