"The 2025 Nature Conservancy Oceania Photo Contest just dropped its winners, and wow-they're stunning. Over 3,500 shots came in from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, which is almost double last year's entries. Every photo feels like a love note to Oceania's wild beauty and deep cultural roots. The big winner was Miesa Grobbelaar from Australia with "Tauhi," a moving shot taken while rescuing a humpback whale tangled in a chain."
"Every photo feels like a love note to Oceania's wild beauty and deep cultural roots. The big winner was Miesa Grobbelaar from Australia with "Tauhi," a moving shot taken while rescuing a humpback whale tangled in a chain. That quiet moment between whale and human sums it up perfectly-this contest is all about respect, awe, and connection with nature."
Over 3,500 photographs were submitted from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands—almost double the previous year's entries. Entries collectively emphasize Oceania's wild beauty and deep cultural roots, blending landscapes, wildlife, and people. The grand prize was awarded to Miesa Grobbelaar of Australia for "Tauhi," a photograph taken while rescuing a humpback whale entangled in a chain. The image captures a quiet, intimate moment of connection between human and whale. The contest foregrounds themes of respect, awe, and interconnection with nature and highlights regional conservation efforts and cultural stewardship.
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