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This FREE photo download was taken by photographer Jim Dodd from Nelson Bay, NSW.

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About this photo: This photo was taken on the ex-HMAS Brisbane in May 2006 on 10 months after it was sunk.

Favourite Dive Site: Broughton Island, Halifax Park, Fly Point, The Pipeline

Favourite Photographic Subject: Grey Nurse Sharks

Camera Equipment Used:

Nikon Coolpix 8400 in an Ikelite housing with a single Ikelite DS 125 strobe

A few simple tips for photographers who are just starting out: Get as close as possible to the subject without scaring it. Eliminate as much backscatter as possible by being as close as possible.

What in your opinion is the most important issue facing the ocean environment?: I think there is more than 1 most important issue facing our oceans. Human impact is obviously the major factor with things like Shark Finning, Over Fishing and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (if you don't know what it is then Google it, you will be shocked). As we know people only protect what they love. We need protection through education.

Website:  www.oceanguardians.com.au

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