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Fineart Ocean Photography – “Dolphin Skin, Shark Skin: The Secrets of Perfect Hydrodynamics”

What makes a dolphin glide so smoothly through the water?
How does a shark’s skin help it move with such speed and precision?
From microscopic textures to evolutionary designs, nature has long mastered what engineers still strive to imitate.
This article explores the quiet brilliance behind dolphin skin and shark dermal denticles, and what they reveal about life below the surface.

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Ten Years Beneath the Surface – A Story in Images

Discover a decade of underwater exploration through the lens of Serge Melesan.
This photo story captures the breathtaking beauty and fragile ecosystems of marine life including sharks, dolphins, turtles, and vibrant coral reefs.
Dive deep into a visual journey that combines art, emotion, and a powerful message of ocean conservation.

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What We Lost – Elephant

A tribute to vanished giants.
This fine art piece is part of the series "What We Lost", highlighting endangered species through evocative monochrome.
With each purchase, 30% is donated to La Tanière, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing abused and abandoned wild animals.

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Fineart Ocean Photography – “Manta Rays: The Ballet of Giants”

In the vibrant coral reefs of Mayotte, manta rays perform a slow, silent ballet.
Gliding through the blue with graceful power, they enchant divers from around the world.
For those passionate about diving manta Mayotte or supporting global efforts like the Manta Trust, this moment of stillness is a powerful reminder of how alive the ocean remains.
Diving Mayotte offers more than beauty—it offers encounters that transform.

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The Mangrove: The Ocean’s Silent Guardians

Between land and sea, the mangroves protect coasts,
shelter biodiversity and capture carbon.
In Mayotte, these living fortresses are vital allies
in the fight against climate change and erosion.
Let’s preserve what protects us.

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World Ocean Day

On this World Ocean Day,
take a plunge into the blue lung of our planet --
a space where life began, and where it must be protected.
Mayotte’s waters remind us that wonder
and responsibility go hand in hand.

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Guardians of the Lagoon

I’m proud to announce that my first article
has just been published in Oceanographic Magazine.
It tells the story of Mayotte’s green sea turtles --
graceful, silent gardeners of the lagoon,
whose survival mirrors the ocean’s own.

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fineart ocean photography and marine conservation storytelling by Serge Melesan.

The Hybrid of the Lagoon

In the shimmering waters of Mayotte’s lagoon, a singular dolphin swims between worlds. A rare hybrid born of two species, it embodies the astonishing biodiversité de Mayotte— a sanctuary protected within the Parc Marin and considered for the UNESCO World Heritage Mayotte project. Diving Mayotte isn’t just about exploration—it’s about witnessing nature’s unexpected poetry.

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Business of Sharks

Between fascination and exploitation,
sharks have become icons — and commodities.
In tourism, fishing, and media,
they’re worth more alive than dead.
Yet still, they disappear.

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The Moment the Light Sank

The ocean paused, just for a second.
Light met silence, and everything aligned.
A fleeting moment, now eternal — captured with reverence.
Being present is sometimes enough.

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Reunion Island: Journey to the Heart of an Intense Island

Land of fire and mist, Reunion is a sensory shock. Volcanoes, crashing waves, and wild valleys—this island pulses with life, power, and soul.

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Green Soul of the Lagoon

Ancient, calm, enduring. Mayotte’s green turtles glide through the seagrass beds of the Parc Marin de Mayotte, protected thanks to the vital work of Oulanga Na Nyamba. In the heart of the lagoon, every dive becomes a silent witness— a chance to reconnect with what still breathes beneath. Diving Mayotte means entering a sanctuary of resilience and beauty.

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The Lion in Disguise

Striking and silent, the lionfish spreads unchecked. A beauty turned threat in the fragile balance of the reef.

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Sound of Silence: Diving in Mayotte

Explore the breathtaking coral reefs and rich biodiversity of Mayotte’s lagoon through this award-winning documentary. From volcanic slopes to double barrier reefs, diving in Mayotte offers a window into one of the last great marine sanctuaries on Earth.

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Many Faces, One Island

Zanzibar blends coral and culture, reef and ritual. A land where every tide carries a new story to the shore.

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Power in Silence

They rule without roaring. In icy waters, orcas glide—strategic, elegant, and untouchable at the top of the food chain.

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The Heart of the Lagoon

Mayotte is more than an island—it’s a sanctuary. Beneath the calm surface, diving in Mayotte reveals vibrant coral gardens, sea turtles, and one of the most stunning underwater ecosystems in the Indian Ocean. Discover how plongée à Mayotte offers a unique gateway to marine life and conservation.

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Where Desert Meets Depth

Baja is raw, untamed, magnetic. Between sea and sand, giants roam, and every dive feels like the start of a legend.

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Polynesia, Twice

Rangiroa or Fakarava? Two atolls, two moods. The same magic runs through both currents—wild, sacred, unforgettable.

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Shared Depths

Beneath the surface, stories are born in silence. With Nils Bertrand from Seablue Safari Mayotte, the dive becomes a dialogue—fluid, focused, and deeply connected to the rhythms of the ocean. Diving in Mayotte is not just exploration, it’s shared experience in one of the world’s most biodiverse marine sanctuaries.

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Masters of the Blue

Grace, speed, intelligence. Dolphins are more than icons—they are teachers of balance and joy in the wild sea.

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Living Architecture

Corals build worlds—and watch them crumble. These vibrant reefs are both guardians and warnings from the deep.

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Respect Before Wonder

Wild dolphins aren’t entertainers. They’re sentient beings. Photography can protect what tourism sometimes forgets.

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Shadows and Silence

Stripped of color, the ocean becomes pure contrast. Shapes, light, and soul. Black and white reveals the essence.

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Built for the Depths

I chose Lumix for a reason: trust underwater. But if Panasonic wants to lead, it needs to listen to the field.

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Face to Face

No words, no sound—just a stare. In the presence of the great white, everything else disappears.

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Choosing the Stillness

I chose photography to take my time, to observe, to breathe underwater. It sharpens my eye—and connects me deeper.

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Into the Blue

Tiger Beach isn’t about danger—it’s about presence. Facing the ocean’s legends, with calm, with awe, with respect.

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Bahamas Shark Dive – Tiger Beach Underwater Photography

Discover the legendary shark dives of the Bahamas, featuring close encounters with tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, and Caribbean reef sharks. Dive with Serge Melesan into the crystal-clear waters of Tiger Beach, capturing powerful images of these ocean giants in their natural habitat.

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The Day It All Began

I had to start one day. Not for the world, but for myself. That plate marked the beginning.

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