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As part of its new partnership with Australian Geographic, Coral Expeditions is proud to be this year’s Presenting Partner for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Produced by the South Australian Museum, this breathtaking photography exhibition celebrates the beauty of the natural world through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique.

 from L to R – Jeff Gillies, Commercial Director, Coral Expeditions; Chrissie Goldrick, Editor-in-Chief, Australian Geographic; Kim McKay, Director and CEO, Australian Museum; Pauline Wagner-Carden, Business Development, Coral Expeditions; Brian Oldman, Director of the South Australian Museum.

“As we move into our 35th year, we are entering a new era,” says Jeff Gillies, Commercial Director, Coral Expeditions. “Our company has strong roots set in embracing the spirit of nature conservancy. The expedition experience is all about discovery, and there is a very special connection that is made in those personal moments in which nature chooses to reveal. We have a great respect and admiration for nature photographers and their commitment to capture these moments to share, educate and inspire us all.”

Coral Expedition’s alliance with Australian Geographic will coincide with the arrival of the Coral Adventurer, Coral Expeditions 4th expedition vessel, which will set sail on her maiden voyage in April 2019. The partnership will encompass special Australian Geographic-curated expeditions and the development of year-round Australian Geographic Society “In Residence” programs using the research facilities on the new-built Coral Adventurer.

The Australian Geographic, Principal Sponsors of the exhibition, are pleased to be working closely with Coral Expeditions.

“As one of Australia’s biggest small ship cruising companies they are perfect partners, enabling first hand access to some of our region’s most beautiful and remote locations’, said Ms Jo Runciman, Managing Director, Australian Geographic Holdings.

Each year around 2,200 photographs are received in the competition across nine different categories that celebrate the natural heritage of the Australian, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea bioregions.

The finalists of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition will be on display at the South Australian Museum from 24 August 2018 to 11 November 2018 and the Australian Museum from 24 August 2018 to 27 January 2019.