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Free Ocean Photography
To support work being done around the world to protect our oceans, I want to provide folks with high-quality photographs that highlight some of our ocean's biggest threats: plastic pollution, overfishing, and climate change. All photos are free to download, and share across social media platforms, at the request that you credit and tag @wildlife_by_yuri.
Leave Nothing But Your Footprints
The golden rule of beach etiquette. Always respect the ocean and leave the beach cleaner than you found it. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Plastic Water Bottle
Plastic water bottles are one of the iconic single-use plastic items that have littered our natural environments since their inception. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Face Mask Pollution
Since Covid-19 began, single-use face masks have become a serious concern for our environment. People are finding these on our beaches and in our waters. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Plastic Balloons Blow
Plastic balloons are a significant threat to marine life. What goes up, must come down, and balloons can easily entangle marine life. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Big Waves And Fishing Gear
A massive wave barrels to shore with some marine debris in the foreground. Lobster fishing gear like this is a common sight on New England's beaches.
Sea Smoke
Sea smoke rises off of the ocean during a frigid December morning in New Hampshire.
Fishing Boat At Sunset
A fishing boat passes into Portsmouth Harbor in New Hampshire. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Derelict Fishing Gear
Fishing gears that have been lost, discarded, or abandoned at sea pose a very real threat to marine species. These gears are designed to entangle marine life, and so can continue fishing long after they've been lost. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
No More Butts
Cigarette butts are the single-most littered plastic item in the world. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Bioplastics Littered On The Beach
The truth about 'bioplastics' is that many of them require an industrial composter to decompose. And unfortunately, many businesses who turn to these as a way to improve their ecological footprint are left causing equal harm to the environment. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Heart of the Ocean
We truly live on a blue planet, and the ocean is our heart. Without it, life wouldn't be able to exist as it does. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Plastic Coffee Cups
Single-use plastic coffee cups are a form of plastic pollution that individuals can make a real difference against. By investing in a re-usable coffee mug, you can completely eliminate this waste from your everyday life! Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Ocean Lighthouse
Robert Moses Lighthouse located in Long Island, New York. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Single-Use Plastic Straw
Single-use plastic straws have become the poster child of our planet's movement against plastic pollution. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Sandy Beach, Acadia National Park
Sandy Beach in Acadia National Park is a very popular tourist destination during the summer. To avoid the crowds, try visiting in the winter!
Big Waves
The sea is one of the most dangerous places on planet earth. Unpredicable, powerful, and deep.
Sea Ice
Sea ice coats a boardwalk. The crashing waves sometimes freeze as they hit land here in New England.
Juvenile Black Sea Bass
A small black sea bass caught and released while recreationally fishing off New York. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Plastic Ocean
Single use plastics like this water bottle I found during a beach cleanup persist in our oceans for longer than you might think. By opting for a re-usable water bottle, you can prevent pollution at its source!
Ghostfishing Gear
Derelict fishing gears (a.k.a ghostfishing) are one of the most significant sources of marine debris in our oceans. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
New England Surfer
Surfing in New England, the water is cold, but rewarding for those willing to brave it. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Plastic Utensils
Single-use plastic utensils are a common item found during beach cleanups. Especially at the popular beaches. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Seagull
A lone seagull rests on the boardwalk. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
Lighthouse Sunrise
The sun rises next to Whaleback Lighthouse on New Hampshire's Seacoast.
Plastic Bottle Cap
Plastic pollution comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and some of the smallest items like this bottle cap are also the most worrisome. Follow and tag on Instagram @wildlife_by_yuri
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