見證亞馬遜新生：湯馬斯・帕斯查克的攝影之旅

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歡迎來到2024年最新一期的「保護地球，恒動不息」專題欄目！在雋美神秘的太陽系中，地球——這一顆璀璨的寶石鑲嵌在星系中。被綠色植被所覆蓋的大陸、褐色隆起的山脈以及白色冰川和碧藍海水交織在一起，讓這顆璀璨的寶石充滿生機，但始終令人心生敬畏。

Welcome to our latest 2024 edition of the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative Feature！ In the midst of the mystique and splendor of our solar system lies Earth， a radiant gem nestled within the galaxy。 Verdant continents， rocky brown mountains， white glaciers， and sapphire-blue oceans weave together to create a world that pulses with life， inspiring awe at every glance。

這是人類唯一的家園。約45億年前，地球從宇宙的混沌中誕生，至寒武紀時期，萬物生機勃發。自然法則推動著物種進化，人類最終成了這顆星球上的主宰。

This is humanity’s only home。 About 4.5 billion years ago， Earth emerged from the chaos of the cosmos， and by the Cambrian period， life had flourished。 Guided by natural laws， species evolved， and humankind ultimately became the dominant force on this planet。

但時至今日，我們卻對這顆星球仍知之甚少。人類的冒險精神和對地球的無盡好奇心，驅使著探險家、冒險家和科學家們一次次挑戰未知的極限。

Yet even today， our knowledge of this world remains limited。 Human curiosity and the spirit of adventure drive explorers， adventurers， and scientists to challenge the boundaries of the unknown time and again。

在勞力士創始人漢斯·威爾斯多夫（Hans Wilsdorf）先生看來，地球是一個天然實驗室。自上世紀30年代起，他便在極端環境中測試腕表的品質，同時支持探險家深入未知領域。

For Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf， Earth was a natural laboratory。 As early as the 1930s， he began to test the durability of watches in extreme environments while supporting explorers as they ventured into the unknown。

歲月變遷，探險的意義也發生了轉變。勞力士一直支持那些不斷突破邊界的卓越人物，並始終以環保為宗旨。通過創新項目，勞力士「保護地球，恒動不息」計劃助力於提升人類對世界的認知。該計劃致力於環境保護、物種與棲息地保育，並秉持提升人類福祉的初心。進入21世紀，探險的意義已從單純的探索發現，逐漸轉向保護自然。如今，探險家們不再僅僅為發現未知而遠行，更為瞭解地球的脆弱與未來而行動。

As years passed， the purpose of exploration has also evolved。 Rolex has continuously supported those who push boundaries with a mission rooted in environmental responsibility。 Through innovative projects， the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative enhances humanity’s understanding of the world。 This initiative is dedicated to environmental protection， the conservation of species and habitats， and the ultimate improvement of human welfare。 In the 21st century， exploration has transitioned from mere discovery to the preservation of nature。 Today， explorers venture not only to unveil the unknown but also to understand Earth’s fragility and its future。

勞力士始終致力於以各種形式參與其中。「保護地球，恒動不息」計劃踐行了勞力士對環保的承諾。保護行動和科學研究不斷前行擴大：在全球範圍內，160個海洋「希望點」在藍色使命計劃下被設立；160位勞力士雄才偉略大獎得主的環保項目，已惠及全球2800萬人；3300萬棵樹木被種植，數百個新物種被發現；非洲的最大水塔得以記錄，主要河流得到保護；在美洲荒野，珍稀動物重回草原，生態得以修復；亞馬遜雨林中，32個生態系統和52種瀕危物種重獲新生……

Rolex remains steadfast in its commitment through diverse forms of engagement。 The Perpetual Planet Initiative embodies Rolex’s promise to the environment。 Conservation efforts and scientific research continue to expand： globally， a network of 160 ocean Hope Spots has been established under the Mission Blue program； environmental projects by 160 Rolex Awards laureates have benefited 28 million people worldwide； 33 million trees have been planted， hundreds of new species discovered； Africa’s largest aquifer has been mapped， and major rivers are now protected； in the wilds of the Americas， rare animals have returned to the plains， and ecosystems are being restored； in the Amazon rainforest， 32 ecosystems and 52 endangered species have found new life。。。

與勞力士相伴，探險者們正不斷深入高山、熱帶雨林和海洋，拓展人類對地球的理解與敬畏。在這其中，也不乏來自中國的科學家以及科研人員。

Alongside Rolex， explorers venture deeper into mountains， tropical rainforests， and oceans， broadening humanity’s understanding of and reverence for Earth。 Among them are also scientists and researchers from China。

2024年新年伊始，勞力士將新一屆「雄才偉略」大獎頒發給了五位全球知名科學家和學者，其中包括中國科學家劉少創。遙感專家劉少創嘗試運用航天技術，拯救極度瀕危的野駱駝，對野生駱駝的棲息地變化帶來嶄新見解，成為首位獲得該獎的中國科學家。

At the start of 2024， Rolex awarded five globally recognized scientists and scholars， including Chinese scientist Liu Shaochuang。 A remote sensing expert， Liu has applied space technology to save critically endangered wild camels， offering groundbreaking insights into their changing habitats， and becoming the first Chinese scientist to receive this prestigious award。

三年前，勞力士與新浪新聞首次跨界合作，推出「向洋而生」欄目，講述了全球海洋環保先鋒們如何保護蔚藍海洋。2023年，勞力士攜手新浪新聞，講述探險家、科學家們保護地球的努力。2024年的今天，秉承「保護地球，恒動不息」精神，勞力士三載攜手新浪新聞，講述品牌支持探險家、科學家們在亞馬遜、非洲大陸探險、保護生態，以及席薇亞和「藍色使命」的故事。從而讓更多人關注地球現狀，共同創造可持續的未來。

Three years ago， Rolex collaborated with SINA News for the first time to launch the Living With the Ocean series—a compelling narrative highlighting global marine environmental protection pioneers committed to safeguarding the azure ocean。 In 2023， Rolex and SINA News continued sharing the endeavors of explorers and scientists to preserve the planet。 Today， in 2024， embodying the Perpetual Planet spirit， Rolex partners with SINA News for a third time to showcase that brand supports Amazon and the African conservation expeditions and the story of Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue， bringing greater awareness to Earth’s state and fostering a sustainable future together。

見證亞馬遜新生：湯馬斯・帕斯查克的攝影之旅

Witnessing the Amazon’s Revitalization： Thomas Peschak’s Photography Journey

亞馬遜雨林的水下世界神秘又充滿危險。人們很難抵達這裏，所以對亞馬遜的河流，以及水循環系統知之甚少。人們更不知道，這些河流，面臨何種威脅，以及如何影響整個地球的氣候及生態。

The underwater world of the Amazon rainforest is both mysterious and perilous。 Few can reach its depths， leaving us with limited knowledge of its rivers and water systems。 Even less is understood about the threats these waters face or how they affect the planet’s climate and ecosystems。

但這一切正在改變。國家地理學會和勞力士「保護地球·恒動不息」亞馬遜探險計劃，組成七支探險隊，深入亞馬遜河流域的個角落，瞭解這裏複雜的水下生態系統，研究保護對策。這項為其兩年的計劃剛剛圓滿結束。

But this is changing。 During the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition， seven teams of Explorers delved into every corner of the Amazon Basin， studying its complex underwater ecosystems and developing conservation strategies。 This Expedition just finished after 2 years。

攝影師帕斯查克跟拍了這些探險家團隊。他記錄、講述他們的成果。人們第一次直觀瞭解了這片土地的水下世界。

Photographer Thomas Peschak documented these teams， capturing their work and， for the first time， offering the world a direct glimpse of this underwater realm。

兩年、四十多地方、五十萬張照片

2 Years， 40 Locations， Half a Million Photos

湯馬斯・帕斯查克（Thomas Peschak）身穿潛水服，手握相機，等待那個粉紅色精靈到來。這是亞馬遜迪尼高河（Rio Negro）。這片漆黑的水域，是粉紅江豚的棲息地。現在正是豐水期，森林變成了一片水下花園。不久之後，江豚接連遊來。帕斯查克屏住呼吸，調整了相機鏡頭的位置，迅速按下快門。

As the pink spirit approaches， Thomas Peschak patiently waits in his wetsuit， holding his camera。 In the dark waters of the Rio Negro， the home of pink dolphins， the rainforest has transformed into an underwater garden in the rainy season。 Soon， the dolphins swam by， and Peschak， holding his breath， adjusted his camera and pressed the shutter。

湯馬斯・帕斯查克（Thomas Peschak）是國家地理學會探險家兼攝影師。他最初是一位海洋生物學家，當他意識到，在動物保護上，拍攝照片講述故事，比研究那些動物數據的作用更大時，他毅然投身於攝影事業。

Thomas Peschak， a National Geographic explorer and photographer， is a marin biologist who decided to become a fully committed photographer and use his images to advocate for the protection of wildlife and ecosystems。

開始，他的拍攝目標是海洋，以及海洋生物。人們通過他的照片，更直觀看到這些海洋生物的美麗和脆弱。但這次，他正接受新挑戰。他的鏡頭開始對準此前從未涉足的領域：亞馬遜。

In the beginning， his focus was on oceans and marine life， and through his images， people could directly see both the beauty and vulnerability of marine creatures。 But now， he faced a new challenge。 His lens turned to an unfamiliar frontier： the Amazon。

提起亞馬遜，人們首先想到鬱鬱蔥蔥的熱帶雨林。亞馬遜雨林，降雨量是全球之冠，有約300多萬種動植物物種，哺育著4000萬人口，也間接影響全球的氣候變化。

When people think of the Amazon， they picture its dense rainforest。 With the highest rainfall globally， this vast wilderness hosts over three million species of flora and fauna， sustains forty million people， and indirectly influences global climate patterns。

但人們卻對這裏的河流，以及水循環系統知之甚少。人們不知道它們是如何孕育出壯麗景觀，以及如何影響著整個地球的氣候以及生態。

Yet little is known about its rivers and water cycle。 How they give rise to magnificent landscapes and impact the climate and ecology of the whole globe is still a mystery。

帕斯查克拍攝的照片，讓人們第一次直觀瞭解這裏複雜的生態系統，以及氣候變化對它們的影響。

Peschak’s photographs offered the first visual understanding of the Amazon’s complex ecosystem and the effects of climate change upon it。

這次拍攝跟以前都不同。佩斯查克說：「這裏潛水時，我遇到的不是我習慣的鯊魚、鯨魚和海龜，而是水蟒、食人魚和樹懶。」 

This shoot was unlike any before。 「Instead of encountering sharks， whales， and sea turtles that I’m used to， I’ll be diving anacondas， piranhas， and sloths，」 Peschak says。 

每張照片的構圖、元素和故事，帕斯查克都需要反復構思。

Each photo’s composition， elements， and story required meticulous thought。

他在亞馬遜的加勒比海，拍攝到兩隻棱皮龜幼仔。他想告訴人們，亞馬遜的淡水，滋養了海洋生命。

In the Amazon’s Caribbean waters， he captured two delicate leatherback turtle hatchlings。 He wanted to convey the message that aquatic life is sustained by the fresh water of the Amazon。

海拔6000米的安第斯山脈，山上流出大量的水。他想用一張圖像來展示，冰川如何發揮水塔般的功能。於是，前景是絲滑的流水，遠處是茫茫雪山，這張構思巧妙的照片就誕生了。

At an altitude of 6，000 meters in the Andes， where torrents flow freely from the mountain’s heights， he sought to capture the glaciers‘ role as Earth’s natural water towers。 He came up with a masterfully conceived composition： the foreground’s silky water cascades against the sweeping， snow-laden peaks in the distance。

在下遊的森林洪水中，隨著水位上升，水生動物發生變化，江豚像鳥一樣飛過樹冠。他想將這條江豚和森林的關係聯繫起來。於是，帕斯查克成功捕捉到粉色江豚，在水下森林穿梭的照片。他說：「粉紅江豚遊過樹冠的速度之快有如雀鳥。」

Further downstream， in the floodplains of the Amazon forest， the rising waters transform aquatic life。 Pink river dolphins soar through submerged treetops like birds in flight。 Striving to reveal the deep bond between dolphin and forest， Peschak captured a fleeting moment—a pink dolphin weaving swiftly through the canopy of this underwater world。 「Dolphins fly through the canopy the way a bird would。」 he says。

熱帶安第斯山脈海拔6，349米（20，830英呎），帕斯查克努力多天，希望捕捉到一張照片，能夠「頌揚奧桑加特山的壯麗，並展示其關鍵的生態系統角色」。

On the Andean peak at 6.349 meters （20，830 feet）， Peschak labored for days to capture an image that he said 「celebrated the majesty of Nevado Ausangate and showed its critical ecosystem role。」

最後，他成功在晚上拍下高山在雲霧中若隱若現的美態。

Eventually， he succeeded in capturing the mountain’s ethereal beauty， as it peeked out from behind its heavy cover of clouds。

兩年時間，帕斯查克在野外，跟隨七支探險隊，曆時大約400多天。去了四十個地方，拍了50萬張照片。

In just two years in the wild， Peschak accompanied 7 expedition teams， spending 400 days in the wild， journeying to 40 different locations， and taking half a million photographs。

因為亞馬遜許多渾濁水域非常危險，或難以前往。這個區域甚少有水下攝影作品。所以，這些照片一經發表，就引發轟動。人們也逐步瞭解如何能更好的保護這些地方，讓它能恒久持續地滋養生命，迎來美好的未來。

Many areas of the Amazon are murky， dangerous， or difficult to access， with few underwater images of these hidden worlds。 Accordingly， a sensation was born with every publication of his images。 Over time， they inspired a deeper understanding of how best to protect these realms so they may continue to nurture life and flourish for generations to come。

七支探險隊成果驚人

Staggering Discoveries from Seven Expeditions

國家地理學會和勞力士的合作始於2019年，「保護地球 恒動不息」計劃也在同一年啟動。此項目的目的是研究和記錄氣候和環境變化對世界上一些最關鍵但最脆弱的山脈、雨林和海洋系統的影響，並確定保護這些系統的解決方案。帕斯查克所拍攝記錄的這七支探險隊，均由勞力士「保護地球 恒動不息」計劃支持。

the National Geographic Society and Rolex’s partnership started in 2019， 「The Perpetual Planet」 project is also initiated in the same year。 This project aims to examine and document the impact of climate and environmental change on some of the world’s most critical yet fragile mountain， rainforest and ocean systems， and to identify solutions to protect them.The seven teams Peschak followed and photograghed were all part of the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition。

近一個世紀以來，勞力士不斷支持探險先鋒，竭力衝破人類極限。隨著世事變動，勞力士將探險從最初純粹的探索發現，逐漸轉變為保護地球的方式，矢誌支持傑出人士及組織運用科學瞭解當今環境挑戰並製定解決方案。

For nearly a century， Rolex has supported pioneering explorers pushing back the boundaries of human endeavor。 The company has moved from championing exploration for the sake of discovery to protecting the planet， committing for the long term to support individuals and organizations using science to understand and devise solutions to today’s environmental challenges。

勞力士於 2019 年推出「保護地球。恒動不息」計劃（Perpetual Planet Initiative），進一步彰顯其承諾。

In 2019， Rolex launched the Perpetual Planet Initiative， further affirming its commitment to the preservation of our planet。

該計劃目前著眼以下三方面 ：海洋保護、陸地保護，以及針對科學健康相關的研究，旨在

共同創造可持續的未來。

The initiative currently focuses on three key themes： Ocean conservation， Landscape protection and research in science and health to help ensure a perpetual planet。

「保護地球。恒動不息」計劃致力於與個人及組織展開合作，運用科學解決生物多樣性和棲息地流失等問題。

The Perpetual Planet Initiative supports individuals and organizations that use science to address issues such as biodiversity loss and habitat degradation。

在此前，儘管亞馬遜雨林獲得不少關注，但人們對支持雨林的水循環系統卻知之甚少，更別提如何製定政策，保護它們了。

Until recently， despite the considerable attention the Amazon rainforest received， little was known about the water cycle systems sustaining it—let alone how to develop policies to protect them。

2022年，由國家地理學會帶領，勞力士支持的，「保護地球・恒動不息」亞馬遜探險計劃正式開始。國家地理探險家組成七支探險隊，深入亞馬遜河流域的各個角落，瞭解複雜的水下生態系統，並研究氣候變化對它們的影響。

Led by National Geographic and supported by Rolex， the Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition officially began in 2022， with National Geographic explorers forming seven teams to investigate the Amazon’s underwater ecosystems and understand how climate change impacts them。

帕斯查克攜帶相機，記錄了這些探險家們的每一次行動，並且將他們的發現與世界分享。

Peschak’s camera documented each moment， sharing these discoveries with the world。

亞馬遜的河流是從安第斯山脈開始的。斯梅里・皮爾科・華卡亞（Ruthmery Pillco Huarcaya）與其團隊，追蹤安弟斯熊族群，他想瞭解它們的健康狀況，以及它們如何影響雲霧森林的生態。雲霧森林是安第斯山脈雨水來源。

The rivers of the Amazon begin in the Andes。 Ruthmery Pillco Huarcaya and her team have been tracking Andean bear populations， seeking to understand their health and the impact they have on the cloud forest ecosystem， which serves as the primary source of rainfall for the Andes。

掌握高山天氣的規律，對預測氣候變化，以及如何影響生態系統，非常重要。因此，貝克・佩利（Baker Perry）和湯姆・馬菲士（Tom Matthews），攀上奧桑加特山（Nevado Ausangate），在安第斯山脈海拔6，349米（20，830英呎）處，安裝了最高的氣象站。

Monitoring mountain weather is crucial for predicting climate change and its impact on ecosystems。 Baker Perry and Tom Matthews scaled Nevado Ausangate， an Andean peak 6.349 meters （20，830 feet） above sea level， to install the highest weather station in the Tropical Andes。

安德莉莎・斯卡賓（Andressa Scabin）和勞力士雄才偉略大獎（Rolex Awards for Enterprise）得主祖奧・甘波斯・施華（João Campos-Silva），與當地社區合作，沿著茹魯阿河（Juruá River）研究及保護六種亞馬遜河川的主要巨型動物。

Andressa Scabin and Rolex Award for Enterprise laureate João Campos-Silva partnered with local communities along the Juruá River to study and protect six of Amazon’s key riverine megafauna。

他們是首批為世界體型最大的淡水魚巨骨舌魚，安裝GPS定位系統標籤的團隊。他們亦實施漁業協議，以恢復岌岌可危的巨骨舌魚族群。

They became the teams in the world to attach a GPS tag to an arapaima， the world’s largest scaled freshwater fish。 They implemented fisheries agreements to recover the imperiled populations of arapaima。

泰亞高・施華（Thiago Silva）與祖莉婭・塔巴雷斯（Julia Tavares）運用光學雷達（Light Detection and Ranging，LiDAR）技術，掃瞄森林中季節性淹沒的濕地，加深瞭解了這些樹木。二人也為這些濕地建立全球首個光學雷達模型。

Thiago Silva and Julia Tavares utilized Light Detection and Ranging （LiDAR） technology to scan seasonally flooded wetlands within the forest， gaining deeper insights into the trees in these areas。 Together， they are creating the world’s first 3D LiDAR models of these wetlands。

辛斯比・卡蒂羅-昆洛斯（Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz）、詹妮弗・安吉爾-阿馬亞（Jennifer Angel-Amaya）及祖斯・韋斯（Josh West），研究人造池塘。這些之前動物們賴以生存的環境，被人類破壞，但現在，很多野生動物回歸了。他們也發現了有助於恢復環境的方法。

Hinsby Cadillo-Quiroz， Jennifer Angel-Amaya， and Josh West investigated artificial ponds—habitats once essential for wildlife but later damaged by human activity。 Now， many species are returning， and their research has uncovered promising solutions to aid with environmental restoration。

2024年勞力士國家地理年度探險家獎（Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year）得主費蘭度・特魯希略（Fernando Trujillo），數十年來一直致力保護亞馬遜淡水豚。

Fernando Trujillo， 2024 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year， has devoted decades to protecting the Amazon’s river dolphins。

他與瑪麗亞・希梅娜・瓦爾迪拉維杜華瑪（María Jimena Valderrama）一起，勘察跨越四個國家，共1，270公里的河流，並推測有1，366條江豚棲息於此。

With María Jimena Valderrama， they surveyed a 1，270-kilometer stretch of river spanning four countries， estimating a population of 1，366 river dolphins inhabiting these waters。

安傑洛・貝納迪諾（Angelo Bernardino）和瑪格麗特・阿沃・奧沃（Margaret Awuor Owuor）在河口調查紅樹林，並研究它們對當地社區的重要性。

At the river mouth， Angelo Bernardino and Margaret Awuor Owuor were surveying mangrove forests and examining their significance to local communities。

貝納迪諾取得驚人研究成果——他發現了科學界第一片完全生長在淡水中的紅樹林。

Bernardino made a starling discovery— the first mangrove forest known to science growing entirely in freshwater。

這些故事，都被帕斯查克的相機一一記錄，講述。

Each of these stories was captured and narrated through the lens of Peschak’s camera。

亞馬遜正在獲得新生

Amazon is Reborn

帕斯查克覺得，這些鮮為人知的水底世界，是他報導過最複雜的故事。

To Peschak， these hidden underwater realms are some of the most intricate stories he has ever told。

但也正是因為帕斯查克的拍攝和報導，亞馬遜正在遭遇的威脅，也正展示於眾：「支撐整個亞馬遜盆地的水生生態系統正遭受水壩、採礦、過度捕撈、汙染和氣候變化的威脅，」佩斯查克說。「它確實迫切需要得到關注。」 

Through his photography and storytelling， the Amazon’s unseen threats have come into sharp focus： 「The aquatic ecosystem that really underpins the entire Amazon basin is under siege from dams， mining， overfishing， pollution， and climate change，」 Peschak says， 「It really is in dire need of a spotlight。」

勞力力士環保合作夥伴的隊伍也在不斷壯大。

Rolex’s network of environmental partnerships continues to grow。

目前，勞力士「保護地球 · 恒動不息」計劃支持的合作夥伴或者項目包括 ： 環境保護攝影師基斯蒂娜·米特梅爾（Cristina Mittermeier）、保羅·尼克倫（Paul Nicklen）；阿根廷複野基金會（Rewilding Argentina）及智利複野基金會（Rewilding Chile），珊瑚園丁（Coral Gardeners）項目 ；「極地之下」 （Under The Pole）探險活動 ；2023 年遠赴北極的 B.I.G。科考活動 ；以及摩納哥藍色倡議（Monaco Blue Initiative）等。

The Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative now supports environmental photographers like Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen； Rewilding Argentina and Rewilding Chile； the Coral Gardeners； Under The Pole expeditions； the 2023 B.I.G。 Arctic expedition； and the Monaco Blue Initiative。

同時，勞力士提供獎學金和補助金，經由勞 力 士 探 險 家 俱 樂 部 基 金 會（The Rolex Explorers Club Grants） 等項目，支持組織及倡議培養下一代探險家、科學家及環保人士。

Rolex also supports the next generation of explorers， scientists， and conservationists through scholarships and grants provided by programs like the Rolex Explorers Club Grants。

清晨，大西洋河口的紅樹林正舒展枝條，亞馬遜河裡的粉紅江豚正躍出水面。秘魯冰川上的暴雪，正被風暴裹挾，雲霧森林中的安第斯熊，發出一聲長嚎……沒有人懷疑，這片神奇、美麗的土地，這片土地的生態系統，正越來越被外界瞭解。

As dawn breaks， mangroves stretch their branches at the mouth of the Atlantic， pink river dolphins leap through Amazonian waters， blizzards swirl around Peru’s glaciers， and the Andean bear lets out a long call in the misty cloud forests。 There is no doubt： this remarkable， beautiful land and its ecosystems are being unveiled to the world as never before。

亞馬遜正在獲得新生。

The Amazon is being reborn。