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  • Nominations Open for the Inaugural ADEX 360 BLU Awards

    Nominations Open for the Inaugural ADEX 360 BLU Awards



    If you were one of the nearly 50,000 attendees at the last Asia Dive Expo in Singapore—or any of the 30 previous editions of the hugely popular dive show—you will already know that ADEX is a must-attend event on the dive calendar. But the next one just got even more interesting, with the announcement of the first ADEX 360 BLU Awards.

    Per the press release (below), the ADEX 360 BLU Awards will honor “outstanding individuals and organisations in the field of diving, innovation, ocean conservation, arts, and more,” with some 46 awards being given out during an evening ceremony on the second day of ADEX 32nd Edition in April 2026. The awards fall into four categories—“Sports & Education,” “Ocean Tourism,” “Arts & Science,” and “Individual Excellence”—and you’ll be pleased to know that “Photographer of the Year” is among them.

    The nomination period is from June 1st to October 1st, 2025, with shortlisted nominees put to public vote between October 10th, 2025 and February 10th, 2026. Check out the press release below to find out more or head over to the ADEX website.

     


    PRESS RELEASE

    ADEX 360 BLU AWARDS 2026

    Honouring Excellence: Celebrating the Industry and Community!

    The ADEX 360 BLU Awards 2026 will honour outstanding individuals and organisations in the field of diving, innovation, ocean conservation, arts, and more. The diverse range of traditional and new award categories will recognise everyone who plays a role in this space, ensuring we celebrate contributions from both the industry and the community. We hope to celebrate leadership, sustainability, and creativity, while supporting marine conservation through a high-impact charity auction.

    As part of the ADEX 32nd Edition Singapore Ocean Week, the longest-running and largest dive show in Asia, the ADEX 360 BLU Awards will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at Suntec Singapore. This ceremony is not only a celebration of excellence but a tribute to the passionate individuals, leaders, and changemakers who are shaping the future of diving and ocean protection.

    Nominations are open to individuals and organisations worldwide and awards will be presented at both Asia and Global levels, with dedicated trophies recognising contributions across the diving world.

    Award categories cover four key pillars, which are:

    • Sports & Education

    • Ocean Tourism

    • Arts & Science

    • Individual Excellence

    Some of the awards include:

    • Diver of the Year – Celebrating a diver whose achievements have significantly advanced diving and marine exploration.

    • Ocean Hero of the Year – Honouring a changemaker whose impact and advocacy have made a real difference for our oceans.

    • Most Certified Dive Centre of the Year – Recognising excellence in dive training and outreach across the region.

    • Photographer of the Year – For imagery that captures the soul of the sea and the urgency to protect it.

    • Best E-Learning Platform of the Year – Acknowledging innovation in accessible, high-quality dive education.

    • Eco-Tourism Dive Resort of the Year – Celebrating leadership in sustainable diving and responsible travel.

    • Lifetime Achievement Award – Awarded to individuals whose lifelong dedication has shaped the global dive community.

    The nomination period is open from June 1 to October 1, 2025. A shortlisting official committee will announce the Top 10 per sub-category by October 9, 2025, with public voting taking place from October 10, 2025 to February 10, 2026. Final winners will be announced live at the ADEX 360 BLU Awards Ceremony in April 2026.

    To view the full list of award categories and descriptions, visit: www.adex.asia/adex-360-blu-awards

    To submit a nomination, visit: www.adex.asia/adex360-blu-awards-form

    Join us as we recognise those who inspire, protect, innovate, and lead in diving and ocean advocacy. The ADEX 360 BLU Awards 2026 are more than just awards, they are a celebration of our global ocean community.

    ADEX 32nd Edition

    The 32nd edition of the Asia Dive Expo, Asia’s largest and longest-running dive expo, will be held from April 10–12, 2026, at Suntec Singapore, during Singapore Ocean Week to celebrate ocean-related industries, culture, and conservation. ADEX 2026 will be dedicated to the Humphead Wrasse, raising awareness for its protection, and the Blue Revolution – Reduce, Innovate, Reuse: a commitment to promoting sustainability in ocean and diving practices. The show will feature diving innovation, ocean culture, sustainability, and community, from the TEK Asia Conference and underwater arts to tourism, tech, conservation, and beyond.

    Media Contact:

    MIHIRI S KORALA

    mihiri@uw360.asia

    +94 77 770 6009

    ADEX – Asia Dive Expo

    www.adex.asia

     





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  • Underwater Awards Australasia 2025 Open for Submissions

    Underwater Awards Australasia 2025 Open for Submissions



    The Underwater Awards Australasia 2025 is now accepting entries. The premier underwater imaging competition focused on the Australasian region is a three-way collaboration between DPG, Underwater Australasia, and UW Images. This year, entrants are competing for prizes in nine categories, including the contest’s unique “Reels Showcase” video category, with the top image or video among the category winners receiving the distinction of “Best of Show.”

    This year’s prize pool has increased in value by more than 40% compared to last year, to a total of A$70,000! The prizes include dive trips with the world’s top resorts and liveaboards as well as the latest underwater imaging equipment and dive gear—even an underwater photography drone and an underwater scooter with photographic platform. The prestigious judging panel comprises photo judges Tobias Friedrich, Jayne Jenkins, Matty Smith, Tanya Houppermans, Scott Portelli and William Tan; and video judges Philip Hamilton and Ross Long.

    The competition will culminate in an exhibition and awards ceremony at Go Diving Show ANZ in Sydney, in September 2025. The exhibition will feature high-quality metal prints of the finalist entries in the photo categories. Made by the competition’s Printing Partner PhotoMart, the prints will be available for purchase at the show, with the proceeds going to Environmental Partners Australian Marine Conservation Society and Take 3 for the Sea.

    Head over to UnderwaterCompetition.com to find out more about the categories, prizes and judging panel, and make sure to read the rules and guidelines carefully before submitting. Entry fees are US$10 per image or video entered. The competition closes on July 20th, 2025.

     

     





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  • British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 Winners Announced

    British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 Winners Announced


    Winner, Black & White: “Guillemot Kingdom” by Mark Kirkland

     

    The winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 have been announced, and Simon Withyman took the overall win with a delightful capture of a fox patrolling the city center of the southern English city of Bristol. The shot, which was one of more than 13,000 other entries, also won the Urban Wildlife category.

    But, of course, there were winning images in other categories that underwater shooters will find particularly interesting. Two underwater images stood out in the Black & White category, for instance: category winner by DPG Photographer of the Week Mark Kirkland and a Highly Commended shot by regular DPG contributor Henley Spiers. In the Coast & Marine category, it was another DPG Photographer of the Week, Nick More, who took the category win. It was great to see underwater shots being recognized in other categories, too, including Habitat and Urban Wildlife.

    To see all the winning images, head over to the British Wildlife Photography Awards website.

     

    Highly Commended, Black & White, “Underwater Flight” by Henley Spiers

     

    Winner, Coast & Marine, “Blue Shark” by Nicholas More

     

    Highly Commended, Coast & Marine, “Crab Ride” by Kirsty Andrews

     

    Runner-up, Habitat, “Hunter, Hunted” by Sandra Stalker

     

    Highly Commended, Habitat, “Catshark” by Henley Spiers

     

    Highly Commended, Urban Wildlife, “Urban Rainbow” by Paul Colley

     





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  • Second Underwater Awards Australasia Imaging Competition Launching in June 2025

    Second Underwater Awards Australasia Imaging Competition Launching in June 2025



    DPG is thrilled to announce the second edition of the Underwater Awards Australasia—the premier underwater imaging competition focused on the Australasian region. Like the hugely successful inaugural edition, the 2025 competition is a three-way collaboration between the long-established Underwater Australasia, DPG, and underwater imaging equipment and dive gear distributor UW Images.

    Like last year, the competition will culminate in an exhibition at the Go Diving Show ANZ in Sydney, Australia, in September. Once again, the exhibition will feature stunning metal prints of the finalist entries by Printing Partner PhotoMart, which will be available for purchase. Half the proceeds from print sales will go to Environmental Partners Australian Marine Conservation Society and Take 3 for the Sea.

    The prizes, worth more than A$50,000 in total, include dive trips with the world’s top resorts and liveaboards, as well as the latest underwater photo and video gear. Entrants compete for prizes in 9 categories, including the unique “Reels Showcase” video category. The top image or video among the category winners receives the distinction of “Best of Show.” This year’s prestigious judging panel comprises photo judges Tobias Friedrich, Jayne Jenkins, Matty Smith, Tanya Houppermans, Scott Portelli and William Tan; and video judges Philip Hamilton and Ross Long.

    The competition calls for passionate underwater shooters from around the world to submit their most captivating and compelling images and videos from the Australasian region. Shooters are invited to immerse themselves in the challenge of capturing the essence of this extraordinary realm, where every frame tells a story of the delicate balance and breathtaking beauty that characterises our oceans.

    The competition opens on June 1 and closes on July 20, 2025. Winners will be revealed during an awards ceremony at the Go Diving Show ANZ, September 6–7, and subsequently on UnderwaterCompetition.com. The results will be published by supporting media partners worldwide shortly thereafter. The entry fees are US$10 per image or video entered.

    Find out more at www.underwaterawards.com, and make sure to check out the 2024 winners.

     





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