Scientists attach a temperature-logger to the dorsal fin of a young blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) before releasing it back into the waters around the island of Moorea, French Polynesia. The device will record the water temperature every few minutes and will provide valuable insights for the scientists who are investigating how baby sharks are affected by climate change-induced changes in their habitats.
Although the image didn’t place in the three first places, this recognition by arguably the most demanding jury of any photography competition in this space makes me quite proud. The members of the jury are among the very best storyteller in this space: Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, Shawn Heinrichs, Andy Mann, David Doubilet and National Geographic’s Deputy Director of Photography, Sadie Quarrier.
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