Winner Botanical

Final Stand

Tasmania once had vast swathes of giant kelp forests. A rapid collapse has occurred due to the prolonged warming influence of the East Australian Current. The very last forests are now restricted to the cool waters off Actaeon Island. Actaeon Island, Tasmania

Nikon D810, 15mm f/2.8, 1/125, f/20, ISO 400, two Ikelite DS161 strobes, Nauticam housing