Emery shines a light on our underwater world inside Atmos Vol 9

In 2023 in an effort to emphasise the need for well-regulated marine protected areas, Emery created a portfolio of 100+ underwater photographs documenting the Wakatobi National Park. Wakatobi is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in Southeast Sulawesi, and stands as a testament to more than two decades of collective conservation efforts resulting in having the highest number of reef and fish species in the world. All images were photographed within the bounds of the Wakatobi National Park.

Well-enforced marine protected areas can provide significant ecological benefits, increase resilience to natural and anthropogenic disturbances, and allow for ecosystem recovery. Our oceans are the largest ecosystem on Earth, they feed us, regulate our climate, and generate most of the oxygen we breathe. We must support their protection.