# Devil Ray Swarms Florian Schulz is Winner of the Environmental Photographer of the Year Awards By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-schulz References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5646807/this-is-the-winner-of-the-environmental-photographer-of-the-year-awards) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthpicturegalleries/8020185/CIWEM-Environmental-Photographer-of-the-Year-2010-award-winners.html) Gizmodo is right: at first (and second and third) glance, Florian Schulz's outstanding photo looks like a [coral reef](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection) or something just as beautiful, but still typical. Instead, it is a swarm of Munkiana Devil Rays off the coast of Baja California Sur in Mexico. The winner of the [Environmental Photographer of the Year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection) Awards, Florian Schulz tops the list of [amazing photographers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-x-leica-frank-hurley-field-jacket) who entered this prestigious competition. To view the rest of the winners, check out the gallery above and then head to Telegraph to see more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Marine Biodiversity Conservation:** There is a growing trend in promoting marine biodiversity through conservation efforts like protecting habitats and regulating fishing practices. - **Nature Photography:** Nature photography is a growing trend that provides new opportunities for photographers to showcase the beauty and fragility of our planet. - **Eco-tourism:** Eco-tourism is a trend in the travel industry that offers opportunities to experience nature while promoting sustainability and conservation efforts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry has the opportunity to elevate the conversation around important environmental issues through visually stunning and impactful images like the Environmental Photographer of the Year Awards. - **Conservation Organizations:** Conservation organizations have the opportunity to leverage technology and new media to increase awareness and support for marine biodiversity conservation initiatives. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry has the opportunity to expand eco-tourism offerings that promote conservation efforts and provide unique experiences for travelers seeking adventure and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swiveling Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerial-photography-drone.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwater-restaurant.md) - [Floating City Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justinian-khoo.md) - [Climate Awareness Artful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatwave-pavilion.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md)