Serge Melesan
I am a French underwater photographer, filmmaker, and environmental storyteller based in Antibes, France. For more than fifteen years, I have documented marine wildlife across the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean and the Pacific, exploring the fragile relationship between people and the ocean.
Published internationally and recognised by several major photography competitions, my work aims to inspire curiosity, respect and a deeper connection with the living world. Alongside photography, I also develop educational and conservation projects with local communities.
Selected Publications
- Oceanographic Magazine
- Earth.org
- National Geographic Poland
- Exame (Brazil)
- Faune Sauvage
- 1x Magazine
Selected Awards
- National Geographic Traveller Photography Awards – Portfolio Winner (2023)
- 100 for the Ocean – Contributor (2024)
- Underwater Photographer of the Year
- Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year
- Siena Awards
- Montier-en-Der Nature Photography Festival
Why the Ocean Matters
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet and helps regulate the climate that makes life on Earth possible. It produces much of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs vast amounts of carbon dioxide, and supports millions of people through food, livelihoods and culture.
Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor yet provide habitat for nearly a quarter of all marine species. Healthy oceans are not only home to extraordinary wildlife—they are essential to human well-being.
Through photography, I hope to reveal this connection between people and the living ocean. Every image is an invitation to appreciate, understand and protect the ecosystems that ultimately sustain us all.
Art Inspired by the Ocean
Bring the beauty of the underwater world into your home with museum-quality Fine Art prints.
Standard and Custom Sizes
A pigment print on Fine Art paper can be produced in small formats starting from 9 cm and large formats up to 300 cm. You can also define the exact size of your choice for your print.
Minimum size: 9 × 9 cm
Maximum size: 300 × 105 cm
Optional Framing for Your Fine Art Print
A wide selection of frames with mats allows you to showcase your Fine Art print and create a truly remarkable piece. Each frame is custom-made to perfectly complement your artwork, offering a refined and timeless presentation.
Cutting-edge Technology for Your Fine Art Print
Every Fine Art print is produced using state-of-the-art pigment printing technology on museum-quality Hahnemühle Fine Art paper. The combination of UltraChrome Pro archival inks and high-resolution printing delivers exceptional color accuracy, smooth tonal transitions, and remarkable detail in both shadows and highlights.
Printed at up to 1,440 dpi, each artwork offers outstanding sharpness, a neutral gray balance, and excellent longevity. Designed to resist fading for decades under proper display conditions, your Fine Art print preserves the beauty and depth of the original photograph for generations.
Portfolio
Explore three curated collections showcasing underwater fine art and wildlife photography. Each gallery is available to view in full on 1x, where selected photographs can also be purchased as museum-quality fine art prints.
Monochrome
Fine art black & white photography.
Colors of the Sea
A celebration of light, color, and life beneath the surface.
Wildlife
Encounters with the natural world, above and below the water.
Sound of Silence : The Ocean Quest
Digital photo book (EPUB, 204 MB) Pages: 139
Languages: French, English Edition: Limited edition of 1000
Book
A photographic journey into the heart of the ocean • Un voyage photographique au cœur du monde marin.
Sound of Silence – The Ocean Quest is more than a photo book — it’s an immersive journey into the blue. Through powerful images and poetic narratives, award-winning wildlife photographer Serge Melesan invites you to discover the silent beauty and fragile harmony of marine life.
From curious dolphins to ancient turtles, from vibrant coral gardens to the shadows of vanishing giants, each page is a call to marvel, reflect, and protect. Whether you’re a nature lover, a diver, or simply drawn to the ocean’s soul — this book is for you.
Geographic scope: Pacific Ocean, Sea of Cortez, Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean.
Compatibility: Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo and most e-readers. Kindle version available on request.
Published On
Editorial Licensing
For assignments, exclusive stories or direct image requests, please use the contact form below.
Alamy
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Equipment
My work is produced with Lumix cameras, Leica lenses, Nauticam underwater housings, professional lighting systems and DJI aerial equipment.
Puis éventuellement une ligne plus précise :
Current setup includes Lumix S1-series cameras, Leica Pro lenses, Nauticam housing, Ikelite strobes, Weefine video lights and DJI drones.