Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024, JAKWIL8

Finalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Jake Wilton Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea

10.7697°S 151.7911°E

In Papua New Guinea's Conflict Islands, conservation efforts have transformed former poachers into protectors, boosting turtle hatchling numbers. “Amid this success, a rare leucistic green sea turtle was found amongst the nests,” says Wilton. “Using the surface of the calm water I captured the striking reflection of the hatchling as it surfaced for air. The discovery is a testament to the successful turnaround in conservation efforts and the beauty of these endangered creatures.”