Pictures in nature
#100 for Ocean #animals #climatecrisis #ocean #PaulNicklen #wildlife
Kori Burkhardt, “Between Two Worlds” (2022), Moorea, French Polynesia. All photos © photographers courtesy of 100 for the Ocean, distributed with permission
In 2023, the inauguration 100 for Ocean the occasion has raised greater than half 1,000,000 dollars for ocean conservation, and this yr it's again with 100 world-renowned photographers and artists making a worldwide distinction. Between June 1 and June 30, you should buy prints for $100, with 100% of web earnings supporting three underfunded and underrecognized nonprofit organizations targeted on ocean advocacy and motion.
This yr, funding recipients embody Coral Gardeners, targeted on coral restoration; New Zealand's Younger Ocean Explorers, inspiring school-aged youngsters to guard and worth the world's marine environments; and the Oceans Initiative, which communicates information and urgency about threats to British Columbia's Salish Sea.
Discovered by Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, and Chase Theron, 100 for Ocean dovetails with the work of SeaLegacy, a company that illuminates tales in regards to the earth's huge expanses of water by means of pictures and movie. SeaLegacy collaborates with numerous scientists, artists and nonprofits all over the world to make tangible and lasting progress in defending the planet's delicate ecosystems.
The varied assortment of photos for 2024 contains playful polar bears captured by Daisy Gilardini in Manitoba; a curious humpback whale dancing in circles round Kori Burkhardt of French Polynesia; and reef sharks glistening within the solar in opposition to a double rainbow backdrop, photographed by Emmett Sparling.
“What's so nice about it 100 for Ocean is that it's accessible to many individuals who need to shield our planet however aren't certain the place to begin,” says Cristina Mittermeier. “Our aim is not only to boost funds for ocean initiatives; is to begin the dialog between these behind the lens and people at dwelling. We need to share our planet's tales with you, create that connection and make a long-lasting impression for the collective good of our planet.”
The print store opens at 12pm EST on June 1st, and true to the theme, solely 100 editions of every picture can be found. See all accessible prints and choose your favorites prematurely by downloading the digital catalog.
Emmett Sparling, “A Slice of Heaven within the Tuamotus” (2024), Tahanea, Tuamotus, French Polynesia
Claudio Contreras Koob, “Beak to Beak” (2014), Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Lewis Burnett, 'Nyinggulu Blue' (2022), Nyinggulu Coast, Western Australia
Lucas Bustamante, “Pumas of Patagonia” (2019), Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile
Chris Byrne, “Net of Water” (2022), Iceland
Daisy Gilardini, “Brotherhood” (2017), Wapuks Nationwide Park, Manitoba, Canada
Bertie Gregory, “The Wave Washers” (2022), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Chris Schmid, “The Golden Fleece” (2022), Tarangire, Tanzania
Jens Wikström, “Double Orcas” (2019), Skjervøy, Norway
#100 for Ocean #animals #climatecrisis #ocean #PaulNicklen #wildlife
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