{
  "id": 14216518,
  "title": "Shedding light on the sea: Interview with Thai photographer Sirachai Arunrugstichai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/shedding-light-on-the-sea-interview-with-thai-photographer-sirachai",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-13T14:17:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mongabay",
    "slug": "mongabay",
    "url": "https://news.mongabay.com/2026/10/shedding-light-on-the-sea-interview-with-thai-photographer-sirachai-arunrugstichai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok — Marine biologist and photojournalist Sirachai Arunrugstichai, also known as Shin, has captured numerous remarkable images of marine life in Thailand, ranging from white coral reefs to oil-spill-choked beaches. His award-winning photograph of orphaned baby dugong, Marium, being embraced by her caregiver, has helped raise public awareness about marine conservation in the country. Recently, Shin took part in a scientific study on the unusual behavior of squids engaging in necrophilia, a phenomenon that he discovered through his photos.\n\nMongabay had the opportunity to speak with Shin, 39, about his career trajectory, the recent research, and the impact his work can have. Trained as a marine biologist, Arunrugstichai has a deep-seated passion for photographing marine wildlife and conveying stories through his pictures.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — Marine biologist and photojournalist Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai has taken many notable photographs in Thailand, from white bleached coral reefs to beaches blackened by oil spills. He shot the viral, award-winning photo of orphan baby dugong (Dugong dugon) Marium being hugged by her carer. Many of Shin’s works have ignited public awareness of marine […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Thai photographer Sirachai Arunrugstichai, known as Shin, specializes in marine life photography.",
    "Award-winning photo of orphaned baby dugong Marium raised marine conservation awareness.",
    "Shin participated in scientific study on squids engaging in necrophilia behavior."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}