Seascapes: Contributors’ Picks

Photo by Matthew Meier: Scalefin and purple anthias over leather soft coral and a sea fan covered in pink and purple soft corals, Bligh Waters, Fiji. Gear: Nikon D810 camera, Nikon 16-35mm lens, Subal housing, Sea&Sea D3 strobes. Exposure: ISO 800, f/6.3, 1/125s

We asked our contributors to share their favorite photos that show underwater seascapes, and they came back with a range of wide-angle shots, featuring a variety of marine life large and small.

An egg-bearing female of Johngarthia lagostoma on the beach on Trindade Island
An egg-bearing female of Johngarthia lagostoma on the beach on Trindade Island

Critical conservation areas identified for endangered land crab

Off Brazil's eastern coast, Trindade Island plays host to a unique yet endangered land crab species, Johngarthia lagostoma. A study published in the journal Marine Ecology mapped out key conservation areas crucial for the species' survival, shedding light on its natural history and underlining the urgency for targeted preservation efforts.