School of little fish just below the water's surface at Wialoki, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea, with a Canon IXUS 500.
Photocomp June '06 - Novice
Ice Island is more than a natural history experience; it?s a race to document the impact of global warming. Underwater cameras captured never-before-seen environments and creatures, intertwined with dramatic visuals, dynamic sounds and human drama on a grand scale.
"I am hard pressed to think of anywhere on earth that has this combination of vibrant health, diversity and beauty."
- Prof Charles Veron, world's most widely published reef scientist, refering to the reefs of Kimbe Bay.
While divers and surfers gave envious comments about my upcoming adventure, most other people were full of warnings about the dangers of PNG, but it had been on my list of prime diving destinations for many years.