The Mangrove Photography Awards 2024 showcased a stunning collection of images that captured the beauty and vulnerability of mangrove ecosystems. The winning photos, chosen for their artistic merit and powerful storytelling, highlighted the intricate relationship between wildlife, nature, and human communities in these vital coastal habitats.
Each photograph told a heart-touching story, from the delicate dance of light filtering through mangrove roots to the poignant images of endangered species finding refuge among the trees. These captivating images not only celebrated the photographers’ talents but also underscored the importance of conserving these unique ecosystems for future generations.
This year’s competition received an unprecedented 2,500 entries from 74 countries, highlighting the global recognition and appreciation of the beauty and importance of mangrove ecosystems worldwide.
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#1. Overall Winner: Sinking Sundarbans by Supratim Bhattacharjee, India
“Nestled in the Bay of Bengal, the Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world – and one of the most vulnerable. Once lauded as nature’s custodians, these mangroves now endure relentless threats driven by human development and the climate crisis.Rampant deforestation has compromised its role in climate regulation, exacerbating soil erosion and leaving vast stretches vulnerable to encroaching waters, particularly during cyclonic disturbances.”
#2. Mangroves & People, Winner: Mud Bath Ritual by Johannes Panji Christo, Indonesia
#3. Mangroves & People, Runner Up: Satelite-tagged Rewilding Hope by Upamanyu chakraborty
#4. Mangroves & Landscape, Winner: Nature’s Ribbon by Ammar Alsayed Ahmed, United Arab Emirates
#5. Mangroves & Landscape, Runner Up: Sian Kaan’s Orange Carpet by Santiago Gibert Isern
#6. Mangroves & Wildlife, Winner: Mud-Ring Feeding by Mark Ian Cook, USA
#7. Mangroves & Wildlife, Runner Up: Mudskiper in Aurora by Jayanta Guha, India
#8. Mangroves & Threats, Winner: Mangrove Walls Broken by Dipayan Bose, India
#9. Mangroves & Threats, Runner Up: Nature & Space by Jeff Thamert, USA
#10. Mangroves & Underwater, Winner: Guardians of the Mangroves by Olivier Clement, Bahamas
#11. Mangroves & Underwater, Runner Up: Guardians of the Gulf by Nick Conzone, Indonesia
#12. Mangroves & Conservation Stories, Winner: Symbiosis by Giacomo d’Orlando, Indonesia
#13. Mangroves & Conservation Stories, Runner Up: Together by Raj Hassanaly, Madagascar
#14. Young Mangrove Photographer Of The Year, Winner: Mangrove at Night by Nicholas Alexander Hess, Australia
#15. Young Mangrove Photographer Of The Year, Runner Up: The Threatened Future of Mangroves by Teja Yantrapalli, India
