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Spanish Photographer Wins Ocean Award for Turtle Rescue
Spanish photographer captures lifesaving turtle rescue under fiery lamp for 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year.
In brief
Spanish photographer captures lifesaving turtle rescue under fiery lamp for 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year. Spanish photographer Miguel Serrano Ruiz wins 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Portfolio award for photographing a turtle rescue on Mexican beach. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Nighttime Turtle Rescue
Under a fiery red lamp, conservation worker Isreal Oblea helps exhausted olive ridley sea turtle move eggs from shoreline.
Turtle Nesting Risk
Mother turtle nested close to water after long journey to El Suspiro beach, risking eggs being swept away by tide.
Photographer's Award
Spanish photographer Miguel Serrano Ruiz wins 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Portfolio category award.
Conservation Work
Miguel SR documented conservation efforts including turtle nesting season from July to December in El Suspiro.
Team Monitoring
Deira Gordillo records nesting data for Mexican authorities while team patrols beach from 2:30 am to sunrise.
Award Prize
Miguel SR receives £1,000 prize and features in 2026 Ocean POTY winners book.
Turtle Conservation
Conservationists dig graves for dead turtles to prevent bacterial spread in sandy beach environment.
The headline
Spanish photographer Miguel Serrano Ruiz wins 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year Portfolio award for photographing a turtle rescue on Mexican beach.
