In the freezing cold waters of the Antarctic, Jordi had just five minutes to find subjects, before facing decompression or hypothermia.
He had time to capture this Atolla jellyfish – 15 centimetres across – lit by strobes in the dark. When a group of gentoo penguins zoomed across the frame, ‘I just managed to catch the last one,’ he says. When threatened, Atolla flash blue or release a bioluminescent secretion to distract predators while they escape, earning them the nickname alarm jellyfish. Usually found up to 4,000 metres down, their rich red colour helps to camouflage them in the dark.
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Jordi is a freelance photographer based in Barcelona. He specialises in photographing the underwater world, capturing both wildlife and human activity. His work has been published in magazines and books, and has been used by conservation organisations. His photography has also garnered awards in many competitions.
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