Winners Gallery

Shark fins dry on a roof. “During an assignment documenting shark and ray fisheries in Java with the Mobula Project Indonesia and the Manta Trust, I was invited to a shark processing unit nestled between market stalls and homes, where shark fins are dried,” remembers Corbett. “The high demand for shark fins in Asian medicine, combined with declining fish stocks, forces many fishers to target these vulnerable species for their livelihoods. Learning about the low pay, long hours, and harsh conditions faced by these fishers was heartbreaking. They are often vilified for their work, driven by depleting fish stocks and a flawed economic system. Understanding the broader context and addressing the issue at all levels is crucial.”