The ecosystem value of these colonies along the coast of Chubut is enormous and their care should be a priority for everyone. That is why this article shows images that tell the day-to-day life of the Elephant seals during the months they stay on land and the state of the beaches where they moult and reproduce, trying to raise awareness in the whole community so that they become aware of the tremendous ecological impact that every action we take has on them. As a nature photographer, I have the responsibility to show the beauty and fragility of ecosystems and their populations, and the importance of empathy and protection of all forms of life, calling to reflect on our behavior.
A friendly coexistence with the rest of the species that surround us, based on respect and love, is possible and necessary. As a society, we must make an urgent paradigm shift that recognizes that all living beings have the right to live in a healthy environment, the same one we conceive for ourselves. Destroying nature destroys us as a society. Change is possible and depends on the commitment of each one of us.
The images are devastating, but we believe that they show a reality that we can all reverse in the short term by joining forces, assuming responsibilities, and understanding that the world is one and that the only way to continue living in it is by developing our recreational and productive activities in harmony with the rest of the living beings.