The Mangrove Action project tries to protect these threatenet ecosystem. It just announced the winners of the 9th Mangrove Photography Awards which should raise awareness of the poeple and wildlife that rely on mangrove forests.
They selected the winning photographies from over 2000 entries from 72 nations. This years winner is Soham Bhattacharyya with his image “Finest Flower of the Mangroves”, a young, endangered tiger that gazes curiously at the camera. The picture was taken in the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India.

“The finest flower of the mangroves” by Soham Bhattacharyya / Mangrove Photography Awards
The Mangrove Action Project writes that today, less than half of the world’s mangrove forest cover remains. “It has never been more important to promote the conservation of these fragile ecosystems”, it states. The Photography Award is a vital platform for creatives to captivate our imagination and spark actions.
Here are the winning images of different categories and other special pictures, courtesy of Mangrove Action Project:

Winner Mangroves & Landscapes: “Emerging Roots” by Cristiano Martins Xavier, Brazil

Runner up: Pink Mangrove Lagoon by Felipe Santander, Colombia

“Between Ancient and Modern Lights” by Aaron Ruy G. Musa, Philippines

Winner Wildlife: “Hiding in Plain Sight” by Chien Lee, Colombia

Runner up: “Mating Nurse Sharks” by Mark Ian Cook, USA

Winner Mangrove & Threats: “The Theatre of Plastic” by Emanuele Biggi, Malaysia

Winner Mangroves & Underwater: “A Lemon’s Life” by Anita Kainrath, Bahamas

Runner up: “Forest Meets Reef by Brooke Pyke, Indonesia

Winner Mangroves & People: “Séphora the Clam Diver” by Kris Pannecoucke, DR Congo

Young Mangrove Photographer of the Year: “Eye Contact” by Katanyou Wuttichaitanakorn