Wildlife / Animals nominee

A graceful silky shark glides effortlessly through a sea of effervescent bubbles. The contrast between the shark's sleek, powerful presence and the delicate bubbles creates a captivating visual symphony, reminding us of the serene and mysterious beauty that thrives beneath the ocean's surface.

Remuna is an artist, award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and passionate conservationist. Her underwater work captures the extraordinary diversity of life beneath the surface, highlighting both the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems and species, with a special focus on sharks. Through her lens, Remuna strives to deepen our connection to nature and raise awareness of critical conservation issues, aiming to inspire a greater appreciation and collective action to protect our planet’s most vital ecosystems.

Remuna is honored to have received over 100 international photography awards and distinctions, with work recognized across leading underwater, wildlife, and fine art programs including Fine Art Photography Awards, Underwater Photographer of the Year, Ocean Photographer of the Year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3), Ocean Geographic, and the Siena Awards. Her work has been exhibited internationally, from the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney to venues across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa.