Welcome to the Caribaea Initiative Wildlife Photo Contest!

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Caribbean islands' extraordinary biodiversity. Our photo contest is your chance to showcase the stunning beauty of the region's wildlife. Whether you are an amateur enthusiast or a seasoned photographer, we invite you to join us in celebrating the exceptional diversity of the fauna of the Caribbean islands. Show us your best shots and be part of our mission to promote the conservation and appreciation of the insular Caribbean's natural heritage.

Contest Results

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Caribaea Initiative Photo Contest 2025! After reviewing a remarkable number of high-quality entries, the jury has selected the following three laureates:

🥇 Kevin Sammy (Trinidad & Tobago)
🥈 Daniel Mele (U.S. Virgin Islands)
🥉 José Almadovar (Puerto Rico)

Congratulations to all three winners!

Exhibition Premiere

The 25 most beautiful photos of the contest, selected by our jury for their exceptional quality and diversity, will be unveiled for the first time during the closing evening of our international conference on Caribbean biodiversity, to be held from June 10 to 12 in Martinique.
They will then be showcased on our website and social media.

Stay tuned!

Prizes

  • 1st Prize: €2000
  • 2nd Prize: €800
  • 3rd Prize: €300
  • 22 Honorable Mentions

All winners will receive certificates and their photos will be showcased at the Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Conference in June 2025 in Martinique.

Jury

We are proud to have a jury composed of women and men from diverse geographical backgrounds and educational fields, bringing together members of the Caribaea Initiative team, its Scientific Council, its Board of Directors, as well as professional photographers. Each photo is evaluated independently by every jury member and anonymously.

  • Dr. Christopher Cambrone – Caribaea Initiative, Scientific Coordinator
  • Ms. Chantal Comte – Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of the Comte-Serres Group and CEO of Rhum Chantal Comte, Member of the Board of Directors of Caribaea Initiative
  • Dr. Reia Guppy – Associate Professor, University of Trinidad and Tobago, Member of the Scientific Council of Caribaea Initiative
  • Dr. Nicole Herbert – Postdoctoral Researcher, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, Member of the Board of Directors of Caribaea Initiative
  • Prof. José-David Hernandez-Martich – Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Member of the Scientific Council of Caribaea Initiative
  • Dr. Sophie Labaude – Caribaea Initiative, Communication and Project Promotion Officer
  • Mr. Samuel Nugues – Independent photographer – website – Instagram
  • Mr. Hugo Pichol – Underwater Wildlife Photographer and Hydrobiologist – website – Instagram
  • Mr. Thomas Prat – Wildlife Photographer and French as a Foreign Language Teacher – website – Instagram

Acknowledgements

The Caribaea Initiative photo contest was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Comte-Serres Group and Rhums Chantal Comte, to whom we extend our sincere gratitude.
We would also like to express our special thanks to Mrs. Chantal Comte, a member of the Board of Directors of Caribaea Initiative, who initiated this wonderful project and personally committed to ensuring its success.

Download the Complete Contest Rules

Full rules are available for download here.

Thanks for participating!

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