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David Doubilet's Image
David has been diving here for more than 30 years. His images show coral ‘through the lens of time and climate change’ and are likely to become records of a vanished world.
Coral colonies are formed by thousands of tiny animals called polyps, each secreting calcium carbonate to build its own home. Polyps are fuelled by food produced by the algae living within their cells. When corals are stressed by overheating they become bleached, expelling their algae and turning white.
Behind the lens
David Doubilet
USA
David is a contributing photographer-in-residence and author for National Geographic with over 75 features. He has also won the Academy of Achievement, Lennart Nilsson and Explorers Club Lowell Thomas awards. He is a NOGI Fellow, member of the Royal Photographic Society, member of the International Diving Hall of Fame and founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
Image details
- Nikon D5
- 16mm f2.8 lens
- 1/50 sec at f22 • ISO 320 Seacam housing
- Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
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