Sharing The Ocean's Stories

A group of gentoo and chinstrap penguins prepares to dive into Antarctica's frigid waters to feed, braving icy temperatures and powerful currents in search of icefish and krill. — PAUL NICKLEN/Rolex

As children, Rolex partners and conservation photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen were captivated by their natural surroundings, which led them to cultivate a deep passion and respect for nature.

Mittermeier, a multi-award-winning photographer, grew up in the small, landlocked Mexican town of Cuernavaca, enthralled by the ocean when her dad first took her to the coast.