Wildlife / Animals nominee

Atlantic spotted dolphins move in near-perfect synchrony, mirroring one another with striking precision as their layered forms converge in open water — a visual expression of their complex social bonds.

Research has shown that synchronized swimming enhances acoustic signaling, allowing dolphins to communicate more effectively in noisy underwater environments. This coordination strengthens group cohesion and may help deter predators or summon podmates from afar — blending elegance with evolutionary advantage.

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.