Yorko Summer (Taiwan)

Yorko Summer is an internationally renowned underwater photographer, veteran diving instructor, travel journalist, and photography lecturer. He judges underwater photography competitions and serves as the Marianas Ocean Tourism Ambassador and ADEX Ambassador for Photography/Greater China. Previously, he was the Ocean Tourism Ambassador of Green Island (until 2017) and MOBBY’S Brand Ambassador (2017–2018).

Yorko lived in Palau for six years, where he discovered his passion for the ocean and underwater photography. In 2005, he won first prize at the Palau International Underwater Photography Festival and later published Alii Palau! - A Blue Sea Forgotten by the Tides of Time. In 2014, RTHK recognized him as one of the top five ethnic Chinese underwater photographers, producing the documentary Ocean Roamer about his career. He was also featured as DPG’s Photographer of the Week and listed among Scuba Diver magazine’s 122 inspiring underwater photographers.

Yorko won a Golden Bell Award for his role in Underwater 30 Meters and has collaborated on exhibitions with Divecube and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi. His photography was featured in Scuba Diver/Ocean Plant magazine’s 2019 Special Edition on endangered ocean species. Recently, Yorko has focused on marine conservation, advocating for reducing single-use plastics. He has worked with tourism boards in Marianas, Okinawa, the Philippines, Seychelles, and Fiji, as well as global brands like Canon, Sony, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Audemars Piguet, and The Macallan.