Photographer Amanda Cotton's Passion for Preservation

Join us as we dive into the captivating world of Amanda Cotton, a seasoned wildlife photographer with nearly two decades of experience capturing the ocean's most enchanting inhabitants.

Featured on National Geographic, BBC, and Discovery, Amanda's photography transcends imagery, serving as a powerful call to action for ocean conservation. Through partnerships with organizations like The Conservation Fund and the Women Divers Hall of Fame, Amanda leverages her art to advocate for marine ecosystem preservation. Her evocative images, showcased in global dive industry campaigns and TV productions, highlight the mesmerizing beauty and urgent need to protect our underwater worlds.

Freediver in a Yucatan cenote
In the enchanting cenotes of the Yucatan, a freediver finds solace in the stillness, suspended in the tranquil waters, allowing time to stand still. Surrounded by the ancient beauty of nature's hidden gems, she immerses herself in the peaceful embrace of the underwater world.
Freediver swimming beside a great hammerhead
Freediver and majestic great hammerhead glide side by side in the tranquil, shallow waters of the Bahamas, showcasing the sanctuary's harmony between humans and sharks.
Great hammerhead shark in black and white
In stark monochrome, a majestic great hammerhead shark glides through the crystalline waters of the Bahamas, embodying a timeless symbol of power and grace.
Oceanic whitetip sharks off Cat Island
Oceanic whitetip sharks cautiously swim by in the crystal-clear waters off Cat Island in the Bahamas, showcasing their grace and resilience in this pristine marine habitat.
Pod of dolphins off Bimini
Beneath the waves off Bimini, Bahamas, a bustling pod of dolphins gleefully darts and twists, their playful energy lighting up the underwater world with exuberance and delight.
Bottlenose dolphin
A curious bottlenose passes close enough to meet the lens eye to eye.
Eagle rays gliding alongside a freediver
Graceful eagle rays glide alongside a freediver, their elegant forms dancing in harmony with the mesmerizing underwater world—a silent ballet of beauty and tranquility.
Sailfish off Isla Mujeres
A sailfish, with its distinctive elongated bill, cuts through the azure waters off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico—a testament to its remarkable hunting prowess and unparalleled grace in the ocean's realm.
Great hammerhead shark in the Bahamas
In a burst of colors, a great hammerhead shark swims through the vibrant waters of the Bahamas, its distinctive silhouette cutting through the ocean's depths.
Sperm whale at the surface
A sperm whale rises to the surface, close enough to fill the frame.
Mother whale and calf
A mother and calf move together through the blue.
Sperm whale in the deep
A sperm whale hangs vertically in the deep—a posture the species uses to rest.

To learn more about Amanda and her photography, visit acottonphoto.com and follow her on social media @acottonphoto.

Photos by Amanda Cotton. Underwater equipment provided by Isotta Housings. Beach Happy Magazine, Summer 2024.