"Captivating Capture: Horseshoe Crab Snaps Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023"

French underwater photographer and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 competition for his luminescent image of a horseshoe crab on the seafloor. The image captures the beauty of the ancient species, which is now threatened by habitat destruction and overfishing. Other winning photographs highlight the impact of human activity on wildlife, including deforestation for tourism and pollution in rivers. The exhibition aims to inspire action and advocacy for the natural world.