Marine Conservation Photography Competition 2022
Organized by Ocean Conservation Administration, Ocean Affairs Council
“The Oyster Cathedral”
Gold Medal | Underwater Ecology
A planned wreck dive turned into a serendipitous encounter with a drifting oyster farm. Beneath the surface, the mundane bamboo structure transformed into a majestic castle of light and life.
“Juyong Wreck: A Reef Reborn”
Silver Medal | underwater ecology
Off the coast of Yilan, the rusted steel of a warship meets the vibrant colors of an animated dream.
“Epiphany”
Highly Commanded| underwater ecology
Photographed at the unused water intake of the Lungmen Nuclear Power Plant in Gongliao, Taiwan. An industrial cathedral left in silence.
“Peace and Prosperity”
Highly Commanded| human and ocean
Captured during the height of the pandemic. While the world came to a standstill, news outlets described Taiwan as a "parallel universe" of peace and prosperity. Underwater, we lived that reality—a parallel universe of peace.