There Was a 'Birds' Paradise' in the Industrial City... 'Biodiversity Photo Exhibition' to Meet Ulsan's Flora and Fauna

The grand prize-winning work in the contest, "Paradise of Migratory Birds" by artist Jeong Soon-geun.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Photos capturing the nature of Ulsan are beckoning.

The Ulsan City government has prepared an exhibition where visitors can encounter various animals and plants breathing in Ulsan, including its natural ecosystems and biological resources.

Ulsan City announced on the 26th that it will hold the "Ulsan Biodiversity Photo Exhibition" for five days from the 29th to December 3rd at "Gallery Arioso" in Jung-gu. The Ulsan Biodiversity Center is organizing the event.

In October, the Biodiversity Center held the "2021 Biodiversity Photo Contest" themed "All Creatures Living in Ulsan," inviting submissions from the general public and students, receiving a total of 132 photos.

The exhibition features a total of 36 works, including 15 award-winning pieces, 10 biodiversity exploration photos, 6 taxidermy specimens of wild animals, and 5 photos from the Animal Rescue and Management Center.

An official from Ulsan City stated, "Globally, citizen participation is becoming increasingly important in valuing biodiversity and establishing conservation strategies," expressing hope for public interest.

The 15 award-winning works from the "2021 Biodiversity Photo Contest" will receive certificates and prizes, with the grand prize awarded 300,000 KRW, the excellence prize 200,000 KRW, the merit prize 150,000 KRW, and the encouragement prize 100,000 KRW worth of Onnuri gift certificates.

The grand prize-winning work is "Paradise of Migratory Birds" by photographer Jeong Soon-geun, and the excellence prize went to "Sanwang Wave Moth" by photographer Lee Sang-young.

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