The Mangrove Photography Awards 2025 officially announces the opening of its call for applications, inviting photographers from around the globe to participate in this prestigious competition.
About the Awards
Powered by the Mangrove Action Project (MAP) and proudly endorsed by the #OceanDecade, the awards serve as a vital platform to illuminate the profound beauty and inherent fragility of mangrove ecosystems.
Through the compelling lens of photography, the competition seeks to foster a deeper understanding of these unique coastal environments and inspire action towards their protection and restoration.
Aspiring participants should take note of the following key details regarding the 2025 competition:
Entry to the Mangrove Photography Awards 2025 is entirely FREE. This commitment ensures that the competition remains accessible to photographers of all backgrounds and skill levels, irrespective of their geographical location.
The awards welcome submissions from photographers of all levels and abilities worldwide.
Entry Categories
Photographers are invited to submit their work across six distinct categories, each designed to capture a different facet of the mangrove world:
- Wildlife: Focusing on the diverse and fascinating animal life that inhabits mangrove ecosystems.
- Underwater: Showcasing the often-hidden beauty and ecological significance of the underwater environments within mangroves.
- Landscape: Capturing the striking and unique visual characteristics of mangrove landscapes.
- People: Highlighting the intricate relationship between human communities and mangrove ecosystems.
- Threats: Documenting the challenges and dangers facing mangrove habitats, such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change.
- Conservation Stories (portfolio): A dedicated category for a series of images that tell a compelling narrative about mangrove conservation efforts.
Awards and Prizes
Recognition will be awarded across multiple categories, with winners selected in each of the six categories.
In addition to these category honors, several prestigious overall awards will be presented, including the coveted Mangrove Photographer of the Year, the inspiring Young Mangrove Photographer of the Year, the distinguished Emirates Award, the regionally focused Arabian Gulf Award, and the publicly voted People’s Choice prize.
How to Apply
The deadline for submitting entries is 19 May 2025.
Photographers are strongly encouraged to prepare and submit their work well in advance of this date to ensure their participation in the competition.
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