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Canada Paul Nicklen has transitioned from marine biologist to world-renowned photojournalist and conservationist, telling critical stories about the ocean and the precarious state of the polar regions.
Rolex announced a collaboration with world-renowned conservation photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen as part of its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Nicklen will continue to use his photography to raise awareness of threats to marine and polar ecosystems.
Paul Nicklen is an assignment photographer for National Geographic magazine, capturing the imagination of a global audience with his work.
Paul Nicklen is a Sony Artisan of Imagery, utilizing their equipment to capture his photography.
Aqua Lung named Paul Nicklen as their Global Ocean Ambassador. As part of this partnership, Nicklen exclusively uses Aqua Lung, Apeks, and O.ME.R. products during his dive expeditions.
Paul Nicklen was born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Canada. In the mid-seventies, his family moved to Baffin Island in Canada’s Arctic Circle. Growing up in this Inuit community, Nicklen spent his time observing animals and the Arctic environment, which profoundly impacted him. This early experience fostered his deep connection to the polar world. He pursued an education at the University of Victoria, where he received an Honorary Doctorate of Science, and later an honorary Doctorate of Arts from Simon Fraser University.
Nicklen initially worked as a wildlife biologist, but shifted his career path to focus on visual storytelling, aiming for a greater impact through photography. He quickly became a renowned Canadian photographer for National Geographic Magazine, publishing eleven stories. His work has been featured in major exhibits, including ‘Extreme Exposure’ at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles in 2009. From April 2017 to June 2018, he operated the Paul Nicklen Gallery in Soho, New York City, providing a platform for conservationist photographers and artists. In 2011, Nicklen was a speaker at TED2011, sharing his insights on environmental issues.
In 2014, Nicklen co-founded SeaLegacy, a non-profit organization, with Cristina Mittermeier and Andy Mann. This organization leverages visual storytelling to advance ocean conservation efforts. Through his career, Nicklen has documented the beauty and challenges faced by the planet for over three decades, collaborating with various brands and organizations to raise awareness. His work often involves challenging environments, capturing influential photographs of wildlife such as narwhals, spirit bears, and leopard seals, which have garnered him numerous accolades. In 2019, he was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum.
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