A flock of roseate spoonbills flies overhead as a shark hunts mullet below. The water of Florida's Everglades wetlands is turquoise and calm. But the serene image tells a bigger story, of the bright pink spoonbills that are becoming increasingly rare due in part to sea level rise and the loss of mangrove habitat where they forage for fish. The striking photograph, taken by Mark Ian Cook, won the grand prize in the 2025 Mangrove Photography Awards. The awards, in its 11th year, aims to raise awareness of mangrove forests — salt-tolerant trees living where freshwater meets saltwater — which are found in more than 120 countries worldwide. This year, it received a record 3,303 entries from 78 nations. "The goal of the Mangrove Photography Awards is to captivate and inspire audiences across the globe," Leo Thom, creative director and founder of the awards, told CNN. "We want to expose the beauty and complexity of mangrove ecosystems and, most importantly, to spark emotional connections that lead to conservation action on the ground." Mangroves are key in fighting climate change, as they are carbon sinks, serve as a natural barrier against flooding, and provide a habitat to endangered animals like tigers and jaguars. Read more at the link in @cnntravel's bio. #CallToEarth 📸: Mark Ian Cook/Mangrove Photography Awards; Mark Ian Cook/Mangrove Photography Awards; Satwika Satria/Mangrove Photography Awards; Tom Quinney/Mangrove Photography Awards; Ahmed Badwan/Mangrove Photography Awards; Freddie Claire/Mangrove Photography Awards; Gwi Bin Lim/Mangrove Photography Awards; Alex Pike/Mangrove Photography Awards; Nicholas Hess/Mangrove Photography Awards; Mohammad Rakibul Hasan/Mangrove Photography Awards