“Crabs with beach trash homes” was featured in one of the most influential issues of National Geographic Magazine of all time. June 2018 National Geographic launched Planet or Plastic. This powerful issue focuses on bringing awareness to the worldwide plastic pollution problem and efforts to reduce the single-use plastic waste.
Planet or Plastic June 2018 featured © Shawn Miller
June 2018, National Geographic replaced the plastic cover with a paper cover ( PEFC-Certified Paper ) that can be recycled. This is a huge step in reducing the big problem of single-use plastic pollution in our oceans one small step at a time. The Editors did an outstanding job on this powerful ocean impact issue of National Geographic.
Below left is the new paper cover and on the right is the previous plastic cover
National Geographic Paper wrap © Shawn Miller
What a powerful National Geographic cover by Artist Jorge Gambo. The cover is a plastic bag resembling and Iceberg. This is one of the best covers of all time in my opinion. I was fortunate to get my hands on a Japanese issue as well.
Planet Or Plastic Cover
Excited and honored to have one of my photographs from Okinawa featured in the National Geographic Planet or Plastic Exhibition at the Church of Santa Maria della Vita in Bologna, Italy. Exhibition Date: 04/15/2019 – 09/22/2019
Photograph by Paolo Righi
Photograph by Paolo Righi
Planet or Plastic Iconic Photographs
Learn more about reducing waste and making a difference. TEDx OIST Talk – Adapting to Our Changing Environment by Shawn Miller
If you would like to see more of my work in National Geographic Magazine, below are four powerful issues that featured the Endangered Species of Okinawa. (WILDLIFE AS CANON SEES IT)
Anderson’s crocodile newt by Shawn Miller. 11/2020 National Geographic
Amami Oshima frog by Shawn Miller. 08/2019 National Geographic
Kuroiwa’s Ground Gecko by Shawn Miller. 10/2017 National Geographic
Okinawa woodpecker by Shawn Miller. 05/2015 National Geographic
People often ask me what is the purpose of conservation photography? Having the ability to affect some form of positive change in the environment and make a global difference with the photographs. Hopefully, the images will inspire people to care more about nature and make a positive difference in the environment.
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