The eye of the megattera It seems to observe yourself, putting yourself in awe. All around is only blue and the broken silver of the air bubbles that surround it, crossed by the light that penetrates the world out of the water. The megattera, fifteen meters in length on which 40 tons of weight are distributed, is the protagonist of one of the photographs of Hussain Aga Khan which, until September 5, are exposed to Natural History Museum of Milan in the exhibition The Living Seathe result of the collaboration between Marevivo Etsenvironmental foundation engaged in the protection of marine ecosystem since 1985, e Focused on Nature (Fon) founded by Hussain Aga Khan in 2014.
An exhibition to protect the sea
The goal of the roundup of images, supported by the projects of Simone Piccoli To give movement to the extraordinary prospects captured in Hussain’s images, it is to stimulate as much as possible in each of us thelove, respect and care of the seaof the oceans and all marine ecosystems to seek the most effective solutions to reduce the increasingly devastating pollution of these immense and precious expanses of water.
Hussain Aga Khan, photographer, narrator and environmentalist who since 2014 has shared his passion for these precious ecosystems with little 47 Marine photographs taken in the oceans of Mexicoof theEgypt and of the Polynesia To tell this mysterious and magnificent world that does not stop fascinating but that every day risks disappearing. Hussain and Simone met in November 2014, during an expedition to observe the dolphins in the Red Sea, and so a friendship was born that led to numerous shipments and adventures.
The megattere of Tonga and the dolphins of the Red Sea
From Tongawhere the megattees meet annually to give birth, the two then interacted with sharks, mantles and tursiopi in the waters of Revillagigadoin Mexico, observed the activities of hundreds of playful dolphins in the waters of Satayain the Red Sea, and met the breathtaking biodiversity of the coral reef of Elphinstonein Egypt, with its colored soft corals, embryn turtles, angel fish, butterfly fish, red chestnuts, scorpion fish, dentics, walls and clown fish. Was born The Living Seapromoted by the Municipality of Milan and created with the main contribution of the Hillary Merkus Recordati Foundationwith the support of Banorsim and Enel.
The megatte They perform migrations long up to sixteen thousand kilometers every year to feed in polar waters, but then give birth to the tropics and in the subtropical regions, where they live on their fatty reserves. These whales visit Tonga every summer, from June until about mid -October. «Every minute spent with the whales is incredible, every specimen is magnificent – says Hussain Aga Khan. – Each animal is different from the other, even in behavior. Some whales are reserved, others are easily frightened and still others are sociable and playful, they approach swimmers and interact with them. Sometimes they behave in a crazy way: it has happened that they have chased people and also that they raised them to the surface ».
The contribution of Marevivo
The sea is considered an important climate regulator and produces more than 50 % of the oxygen that we breathe, absorbing about a third of the carbon dioxide produced by human activities. However, it can only play this role if in “good health”: promoting respect and protection of the sea is therefore essential. “This photographic path aims to sensitize people on the importance of marine ecosystem for the survival of man on the planet, unfortunately unfortunately not widespread awareness – he explains Rosalba GiugniPresident of the Marevivo Foundation that this year celebrates 40 years of activity. – theenvironmental education It has always been our polar star and thanks to the law save, heated by Marevivo, it is foreseen that in all schools of all levels and grade the study of the environment, the sea and rivers will be taught “.
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The ocean tampers in Mexico
«We also had the privilege of seeing the Fish Angelo Clarionendemic of the Revillagigado islands, which many simply call ‘Socorro’ from the name of the best known island. The ‘Revillas’, in Mexico, are famous for theirs megafaunathat is the great animals – adds the photographer. – Some of the photos on display were taken during an expedition to Cabo Pulmo, a marine reserve where fishing is prohibited and whose biomass increased by 400% a few years after the start of the protection measures ». Also the mante They are great protagonists of the photographs on display, with their elegance in motion. «The ocean -mans, which can reach a wing of seven meters and are very intelligent, have the largest brain among all fish. They are often seen, especially on a site in the waters of San Benedicto, known as the boiler. They are very curious and sometimes they love to play with divers and their bubbles ».
The stenle swimming as they sleep
In Egypt, in Sataya, the two naturalists immersed themselves in the small coral reef in the shape of a horseshoe about 5 km long which forms a small bay that protects up to 350 stentes from the long rostrum from the currents and waves. «The stentes sleep for most of the time, with an active cerebral hemisphere and the other that rests, they sleep in alternate hemispheres. During sleep they often swim at high speed and are completely disassembled to swimmers. Sometimes, with a little luck, you are in the midst of a dozen dolphins, or even more, who play cheerfully or swim in the circle, passing over and over again in front of the divers, at regular intervals. I am always a surprise, because it is impossible to predict both the number of specimens and their behavior before immersing themselves ».
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Source: Vanity Fair
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