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1st place in the ocean worlds category. Los Islotes, Espiritu Santo national park, Mexico, 2022. California sea lions enjoy protected status in Espiritu Santo national park in Mexico. The region is a no-fishing zone, which provides them with an environment rich in food, while limiting human activity benefits the stability of their population. The one threat that does remain is the climate crisis. (Photo by Simon Biddie/Environmental Photography Award)
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