Exposure 2026 – Environmental Summit.. Jennifer Adler: Pictures are the best way to tell science to children
Sharjah, February 2, WAM / Photographer and ocean and aquatic researcher, Jennifer Adler, confirmed that the image is one of the most effective means of simplifying scientific concepts and conveying the complexities of aquatic ecosystems to children and the general public, which contributes to building early awareness of the issues of protecting the oceans and the microorganisms they contain.
This came during a session entitled “Storytelling for Science” held within the “Environmental Summit” that was launched today under the slogan “Water Suffering” within the framework of the activities of the tenth session of the International Photography Festival “Xposure 2026” in Sharjah.
Adler explained during the session that scientific knowledge, despite its importance, is not sufficient alone to bring about change unless it is presented in a visual narrative framework capable of touching emotions, noting that the image enables the photographer to play the role of mediator between scientific laboratories and deep natural environments such as aquatic forests at the bottom of the oceans, and the non-specialized audience, including children.
She stressed the importance of directing simplified scientific content to new generations, while employing various communication platforms and visual media to transfer this knowledge in a way that takes into account age differences and levels of understanding and contributes to building an early relationship with nature and the marine environment.
Adler touched on the technical challenges facing underwater photographers, especially in cold and dark environments, noting the importance of careful handling of lighting to highlight the details of seaweed and microorganisms without disturbing the natural balance of the scene or affecting the surrounding environment.
During the session, she presented photos she took at varying depths, through which she revealed the rich biological diversity contained in seagrass forests and their vital role in absorbing carbon and mitigating the effects of climate change. She reviewed her field research in Japan, where she documented through the photo examples of preserving the marine environment through fishing and divers cooperatives, and followed the lives of women who have been diving and fishing for more than fifty years, noting that the decline of these traditional practices has had a negative impact on ecosystems.
In the same context, Adler showed pictures from the Falkland Islands near Antarctica, showing towering seaweed forests untouched by human hands, in scenes that reflect environmental balance when nature is treated in an optimal manner.
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