Jeffrey Rotman is an American underwater photographer born in Boston, Massachusetts. He developed his diving and photography skills in the waters of the North Atlantic, specializing in observing and documenting marine wildlife. His work combines a naturalistic approach with technical mastery of underwater photography, capturing detailed and informative images of marine ecosystems.
His photographs have been published in numerous international media outlets, including Life, Time, Smithsonian, New York Times, National Geographic, Geo, Stern, Paris Match, and Le Figaro. Rotman is also the author of twenty-three books on underwater life and scientific and educational photography.
Among his accolades, Jeffrey Rotman has been recognized by the BBC as “Underwater Wildlife Photographer of the Year” and won first prize in the photojournalism competition organized by the American National Press Photographers' Association and the University of Missouri School of Journalism. His work contributes to the scientific documentation of the oceans and raises awareness of marine biodiversity around the world.