Winners Gallery
Finalist Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year
Renee Capozzola Philippines
A turtle takes a rest on the reef off Apo Island in the Philippines. "Apo Island is home to a community-organised marine sanctuary. The concept was introduced to the local fishermen in 1982, and has been the inspiration for many more sanctuaries in the Philippines since," says photographer Renee Capozzola.
BEHIND THE LENS
Renee Capozzola
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Clear conditions
- Midday shoot
- Site accessed by boat
- Taken while scuba diving
Renee Capozzola is a conservation-oriented underwater photographer who has received over fifty prestigious international awards for her work. Renee’s work has been featured by multiple news outlets such as CNN, USA Today, BBC News, People, the Today Show, and France 2. When she is not in the water, Renee enjoys speaking at various events, judging photo competitions, and educating others about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems.
MORE IMAGES BY Renee Capozzola
Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean
2023 French Polynesia
Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year
2023 Maui, Hawaii
Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year
2022 Hawaii
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