OuiSi Nature photographer
Octavio Aburto
Professional photographer associated at the iLCP and a Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Bio
Octavio is the Director of the Gulf of California Marine Program. He is a Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) and a professional photographer associate with the International League of Conservation Photographers. Dr. Aburto obtained his Ph.D. at the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at SIO and was honored with the Jean Fort Award by the University of California, San Diego for his significant contribution to an issue of public concern through his doctoral research. As a Kathryn Fuller and Hellman Fellow, his research and photographs have focused on marine protected areas and commercially exploited marine species in Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the U.S. His photographs have been part of several conservation projects worldwide and have won international photography contests including a gold place in the Our World Underwater 2016.
- Website
- octavioaburto.com
- Social media
- instagram.com/octavioaburto
13 OuiSi Nature cards
More from Octavio Aburto
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Pyramid Sea Star
Card 19
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Whitetip Reef Shark, Green Moray Eel, and Spiny Porcupinefish
Card 38
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Indian Blue Peafowl
Card 56
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Sponge Brittle Star
Card 74
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Turkey Vulture
Card 92
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Flamingo Tongue Snail
Card 110
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Harbor Seal
Card 125
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Browncheek Blenny
Card 140
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Bigeye Trevally
Card 155
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Christmas Tree Worms
Card 168
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Black Jack
Card 182
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Spotted Sharpnosed Puffer
Card 192
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West Indian Manatee
Card 200