Growing up in a small Inuit community in Canada's Arctic, Paul Nicklen spent his early years hunting and traveling on the land. On Baffin Island, Nicklen developed exceptional field skills and a keen interest in observing wildlife.
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After completing a B.S. in biology at the University of Victoria, Nicklen returned to the Northwest Territories and began his career as a biologist. However, his camera was always at his side, and it was not long before his hobby turned into an all-consuming lifestyle and profession.
Since 1995, Nicklen has specialized in photographing the Arctic and its inhabitants. With an emphasis on underwater photography, Nicklen excels in working in harsh environments and cross-cultural situations. His photographic style reflects a reverence for the creatures that inhabit the isolated Arctic.
Working as a freelance photographer, Nicklen's photographs have appeared in National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Natural History, International Wildlife, and Equinox. His work has taken him from tracking Stellar sea lions in the Aleutian Islands to diving with minke whales off Australia's coral reefs.
In the fall of 2000, Nicklen's first book, Seasons of the Arctic, was released by Douglas & McIntyre (Canada) and Sierra Club Books (U.S.).
At the 2000 BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, Nicklen received recognition in three categories: Underwater (Runner-up), Animal Behavior (Highly Commended), and "Dusk to Dawn" (Highly Commended).
Currently, Nicklen lives in Whitehorse, Yukon, with his wife, Lyn.
