Cristina Mittermeier is a Mexican-born photographer and marine biologist credited with shaping the field of conservation photography. Born in Mexico City, she studied marine biology at the Monterrey Institute of Technology and photography at the Corcoran in Washington. She founded the International League of Conservation Photographers in 2005 and co-founded SeaLegacy with Paul Nicklen. She was named a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2018 and lives on Vancouver Island.
Cristina Mittermeier
Marine biologist and pioneer of conservation photography
- Born
- 26 November 1966, Mexico City, Mexico (59)
- Website
- cristinamittermeier.com
Where to see their work
-
Extinction: Renewal, Art of a Living Planet, Eden Project, Par
Until 19 September 2027
Further reading: Wikipedia