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Happy World Sea Turtle Day!

Missing those endless Tahitian blues and the quiet company of blacktips cruising the open ocean. 🌊 🦈 💙

Thank you, , for this incredible honor.

To have this image recognized among so many powerful and inspiring entries is deeply meaningful, and I am truly grateful to be included alongside such talented photographers.

My goal has always been to use photography as a way to share the beauty, wonder, and importance of our oceans. If an image can inspire someone to pause, appreciate the natural world, and care a little more about its future, then it has done its job.

Receiving this recognition on World Ocean Day makes it especially meaningful.

Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to everyone working to tell the ocean’s story through art, science, exploration, and conservation. 🌊💙

Finally carved out some quality turtle time this season. Slipping away to the backside of the reef — just me, the ocean, and my camera — is about as peaceful as an afternoon can get. Sunday was a good one. 💙

The edge of the reef 🪸

Emergence.

This green turtle vanished beneath the sand—whether to shake off the remoras or find a retreat from the persistent tourists, I can only guess. I was hovering in front of it when it erupted back into view, sand cascading from its face like dusty tears after being completely buried just moments before.

I’m used to a cheerful welcome from the little burrfish that reside under the bridge - looking almost happy, with their wide mouths, sparkling iridescent eyes and curious personalities.
This one stopped me.
A small, sobering glimpse of the impact we don’t always get to see from the viewpoint of the fishing pier.

Summertime is almost here, and I can’t wait to slow down and spend some quality time basking in the Florida sun—just like this adorable little guy. ☀️🌴