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Beyond the Surface : UAE Biodiversity

Project type

Underwater documentary

Date

2025

Location

United Arab Emirates

While the United Arab Emirates is globally recognized for its soaring skylines and desert expanses, a parallel world of equal complexity thrives just beneath the waterline. "Beyond the Surface" is a visual documentation of this hidden frontier, captured entirely within a single diving season.
This portfolio showcases the hidden biodiversity of the UAE. Despite the extreme conditions, these waters host a stunning array of residents—from the serpentine grace of Moray Eels to the intricate textures of ancient Coral colonies. This collection is a tribute to the resilience and beauty of our local marine ecosystems, captured through the lens of a single year’s diving.

“This collection was photographed across various dive sites in the UAE over a single season (2025), documenting the seasonal shifts and the surprising density of life found in our local waters.”

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© 2025 by Kimia Shad.

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