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  • Announcing the Sixth Think Pink Photo Competition

    Announcing the Sixth Think Pink Photo Competition



    DPG is very proud to announce the opening of the Sixth Think Pink Photo Competition, organized by nonprofit organization Dive into the Pink, and hosted by DPG, with proceeds used to support the fight against breast cancer. This year, the judging panel is made up of pro underwater shooters Shane Gross, Richard Barnden, and Tanya Houppermans.

    We’re once again talking all things PINK! We want to see your most eye-popping images featuring the color pink, from the hue of your foreground subject to the pink polyps in the background reef, from an intense fuchsia to a delicate rosé. Photos may be entered into two categories, Macro and Wide Angle, and may have been taken anywhere, anytime. (For inspiration, see the winners of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth Think Pink Photo Competition.)

    This year’s awesome prize sponsors include Crystal Blue Resort, Anilao, Philippines, Lissenung Island Resort, Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, Backscatter Underwater Photo & Video, Marelux, Kraken Sports, and Ultralight Camera Solutions.

    ​Entry is via donation to Dive into the Pink ($15 per single entry, $35 for three entries, $50 for five entries). The deadline for submission is August 31st, 11:59pm EST.

     

     

    Please read the full Rules and Guidelines (on DiveIntoThePink.org) before entering.

     

    Thank you for supporting Dive into the Pink! 100% of the proceeds from this effort will be used to support the fight against breast cancer.

     

     

    About Dive into the Pink

    Dive into the Pink, Inc. was started in 2015 by Allison Vitsky, a breast cancer survivor, veteran scuba diver, and underwater photographer, who wanted to raise money to fight cancer in an unconventional way—by going scuba diving with friends.

    Most of its funds are split between the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and the Guise Laboratory at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The YSC is an international organization dedicated to the critical issues of young women with breast cancer—specifically, Dive into the Pink supports and promotes the YSC’s incredible patient support network. The Guise Laboratory is part of the Department of Endocrinology at Indiana University; funds are earmarked for a project examining whether characteristics of the bone marrow microenvironment can alter or promote the spread of breast and other cancers to the bones.

    Dive into the Pink is a salary-free, low-administrative cost 501c3 organization.





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  • Solitude World Announces New Underwater Photo Competition in 2026: REAL FOCUS

    Solitude World Announces New Underwater Photo Competition in 2026: REAL FOCUS


    Our friends at Solitude World—who run Solitude Acacia Resort, Solitude Lembeh Resort, as well as three liveaboards, including the recently launched Solitude Gaia—have unveiled an interesting new underwater photography competition centered around their resorts in Anilao and Lembeh.

    Called Real Focus, the competition will be run at the two popular muck-diving destinations over a 10-week period from February 15th to April 30th, 2026. Each image captured during that time and submitted into the contest will additionally become a “valuable scientific datapoint,” contributing to a species behaviour study led by well-known marine biologist Dr David Harasti (who is a skilled underwater photographer in his own right). The work culminates in a research paper aimed at better understanding marine life in Anilao and Lembeh.

    Entrants that book the minimum three-night stay are permitted to submit up to five images in each of four categories—and entrants can, of course, book multiple stays over the 10 weeks. As you’d expect, there’s a special emphasis on macro photographers practicing ethical behavior, and dive guides will act as spotters only and not be allowed to provide any photographic assistance.

    For more information about the shootout, head over to the competition page on the Solitude World website.

     


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    Solitude World Blazes the Trail with Groundbreaking Underwater Photo Competition: REAL FOCUS

    A New Era of Underwater Photo Competitions

    Solitude World is once again blazing the trail—not just in travel, but in how we interact with the underwater world. Introducing a one-of-a-kind photo competition that spans two of the world’s muck diving capitals: Anilao, Philippines and Lembeh, Indonesia. REAL FOCUS is a groundbreaking event that isn’t just about the perfect shot—it’s about scientific contribution, conscious diving, and meaningful change.


    Why This Is Groundbreaking

    This revolutionary competition will run simultaneously in two iconic muck diving locations—Anilao and Lembeh—positioned almost perfectly along the same longitude. Over 10 weeks, REAL FOCUS offers an unprecedented opportunity to study marine species in parallel environments. By collecting image data under near-identical conditions—such as moon phase, depth, and water temperature—the competition generates a neutral, geographically unbiased dataset.

    This data feeds directly into a dedicated three-year species behaviour study led by Dr Dave Harasti, a globally recognised marine biologist. Every submitted image becomes more than an entry—it’s a valuable scientific datapoint. Together, these contributions will support a peer-reviewed research paper and help deepen our understanding of marine life dynamics in two of the world’s most biodiverse underwater ecosystems.

    “This was a concept I’ve been exploring for years. I wanted Solitude World to create an event with purpose, to go beyond just a photo competition,” says Andrew Lok, Managing Director of Solitude World. “We are the only ones in the world with bases in two of the best muck destinations, why not take advantage of that?” he continues.


    Event Details: Everyone Can Join

    Dates: February 15 – April 30, 2026

    Locations: Solitude Acacia Resort (Anilao) and Solitude Lembeh Resort (Indonesia)

    Eligibility: minimum 3-night stay required


    General Rules

    • Book as many stays as you like

    • For each 3-night stay, participants may submit up to five (5) entries in each of the four (4) categories

    • No dive guide assistance during shooting (guides will act only as spotters)

    Participants must follow a strict code of ethical conduct. Any harmful behaviour, such as touching, chasing, staging, or manipulating marine life, will result in all submissions for that day being disqualified. Entries may resume the next day with a renewed commitment to responsible practices.

    This initiative promotes conscious photography, proving that impactful images can be captured without interference, fostering a deeper respect for the ocean and its creatures.


    The REAL FOCUS: Contribution Over Competition

    At its core, this isn’t about competition. It’s about contribution.

    Every image submitted becomes part of a larger mission: a 3-year species behaviour study spearheaded by Dr Dave Harasti, a globally recognised marine biologist. Your shots will directly feed into a research paper aimed at better understanding marine life across both dive sites.

    And this isn’t just about the prizes. It’s about changing underwater behaviour, encouraging photographers to hone their craft without touching, staging or manipulating marine life. Stunning images can—and should—come from respectful, natural interactions.


    Gathering the Tribe

    This project has been two years in the making. Our partners will be #makrogehtimmer, a Facebook group created in 2023, that is a growing community of nearly 5,000 underwater photography enthusiasts dedicated to ethical macro photography.

    To ensure the integrity of this event, the judging panel was selected for their 100% advocacy for changing how we shoot underwater.


    Panel of Judges

    • Dr. Georg Nies (Germany) – Head of Jury

    • Lilian Koh (Singapore)

    • Imran Ahmad (Malaysia)

    • Ram Yoro (Philippines)

    • Dr Alex Tattersall (United Kingdom)

    Judging will be conducted live and anonymously, ensuring a purely merit-based review with no indication of the photographer’s identity or the Solitude resort/location where the images were captured.

    CLICK HERE TO: Meet the Judicators


    Prizes and Sponsors

    With over USD 25,000 in prizes, the competition is backed by some of the most respected names in the diving and photography world:

    • Solitude Acacia Resort

    • Solitude Lembeh Resort

    • Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts

    • Gull

    • Mini Gear Europe

    • Fotocore

    Stay tuned—more sponsors will be announced in the lead-up to the event.


    Be Part of the Movement

    REAL FOCUS isn’t just an event—it’s a call to action. Solitude World invites divers, photographers, and ocean lovers to take part in a transformational experience that honours both artistry, advocacy and respect.

    To learn more and register, visit: www.solitude.world/realfocus





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  • BigPicture Photography Competition 2025 Winners Revealed

    BigPicture Photography Competition 2025 Winners Revealed


    Aquatic Life, Winner: “Octopus Mother” by Kat Zhou

     

    The California Academy of Sciences has unveiled the winners of its BigPicture photography competition, which celebrates stunning images from the natural world. Now in its 12th year, the competition is judged by a panel of nature and conservation photography experts, which is chaired by wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas. The Grand Prize Winner is “Lemur’s Tough Life” by Donglin Zhou, a Chinese wildlife photographer known for her nature documentaries.

    Meanwhile, in the “Aquatic Life” category, it was DPG Photographer of the Week Kat Zhou who clinched the top award with her mind-blowing shot of a Caribbean reef octopus guarding her eggs at Florida’s Blue Heron Bridge (which also featured in her POTW portfolio). Various DPGers were also finalists in the “Aquatic Life” category as well as other categories, including “Art of Nature” and “Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora.”

    Big congratulations to all the winners and runners-up in this year’s contest. Don’t forget that the 2nd Underwater Awards Australasia imaging competition is accepting submissions—so make sure you get your entries in soon and claim your share of the spectacular $70,000 prize pool!

     

    Landscapes, Waterscapes, and Flora, Finalist: “Acacia” by Talia Greis

     

    Art of Nature, Finalist: “Ghost of the Reef” by Simon Biddie

     

    Aquatic Life, Finalist: “Yin Yang” by Melanie Müller

     

    Aquatic Life, Finalist: “Dystopian Seas” by Angel Fitor

     

    Aquatic Life, Finalist: “Theatre of War” by Talia Greis

     

    Aquatic Life, Finalist: “Into the World of Dreams” by Hitomi Tsuchiya

     

    Aquatic Life, Finalist: “Mudskipping” by Georgina Steytler





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  • Winners of DIVE Magazine’s Big Shot Portraits Photo Competition

    Winners of DIVE Magazine’s Big Shot Portraits Photo Competition


    Winner – ‘Blenny With Attitude’ by Ralph Paprzycki: A sarcastic fringehead (Neoclinus blanchardi) on a night dive at Veterans Park, Redondo Beach, California (Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 lens at 35mm, Ikelite housing, Sea&Sea YS-D3 strobe with snoot; f/8, 1/125s, ISO 500)

     

    DIVE magazine has unveiled the winners of its latest Big Shot underwater photography competition, which had “portraits” as its theme. Ralph Paprzycki was crowned the overall winner for a fierce-looking sarcastic fringehead captured off Redondo Beach, California. Ralph beat 200 or so other entries to claim the top spot.

    The runners-up were equally compelling: Marcia Riederer’s eye of a dwarf minke whale came in second, Rowan Dear’s arresting leafy seadragon was third, and JillAnne McCarty’s charismatic American saltwater crocodile scored fourth. Moreover, the impressive collection of Highly Commended images demonstrated the high quality of the contest’s entries overall.

    Check out all the winners below and head over to DIVE’s website for more on their Big Shot competition.

     

    Second Place – ‘Eye to Eye’ by Marcia Riederer: This encounter happened during a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, in Australia. This curious dwarf minke whale came so close that I could only see her eye, even through my wide-angle lens (Sony A7RV, 16-35mm, Isotta housing; f/6.3, 1/250s, ISO 1000)

     

    Third Place – ‘Portrait of a Dragon’ by Rowan Dear: Having spent several days shooting the leafy sea dragons and their habitat, I decided to switch to the Sony 90mm macro lens for a night dive. While shy at first, this male leafy – who was also carrying eggs – eventually became more comfortable in my presence (Sony A7IV; 90mm macro lens, Red Video Focus Light, INON Z330 strobes; f/18, 1/80s, ISO 320)

     

    Fourth Place – ‘Toothy Grin’ by JillAnne McCarty: This large American saltwater crocodile, in Cuba’s Jardines de la Reina, swam over to see our boat. I slipped into the water and waited with my eye in the viewfinder. As the crocodile came towards me, he suddenly jerked his head and snapped his jaw. I captured the image with his teeth nearly on my camera’s dome port (Nikon D850, Nikon 16-35 mm lens, 240 mm dome port, Nauticam housing, ambient light; f/20, 1/200s, ISO 800)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘Playtime’ by Rowan Dear: Taken at Montague Island, Narooma, Australia. This playful sea lion was zipping through the seagrass. It made for a perfect image of contrasting colours showing these playful animals in their environment (Sony A7IV 16-35mm 2.8 lens, INON Z330 strobes; f/8, 1/200s, ISO 320)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘‘Seacow’ by Romeo Bodolai: This dugong was feeding on seagrass at Marsa Shagra in the Egyptian Red Sea (Sony a7R4, Canon 8-15mm fisheye, Nauticam housing, Ikelite strobes; f/10, 1/250s, ISO 100)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘Trigger Happy’ by Michael Gallagher: Titan triggerfish are notoriously aggressive around their nests during breeding season, and this one was no exception! I snapped this photograph while hurriedly retreating, and it was not until after the dive that I realised that I had captured the potent beauty of this special fish and its formidable teeth (Canon 5D3, Canon 50mm macro lens, Hugyfot housing, dual Inon Z240 strobes; f/11, 1/125s, ISO 400)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘Spotted’ by Michael Gallagher: I encountered this magnificent male parrotfish dozing on the reef during a night dive in Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives (Canon 20D; Canon 60mm macro lens, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS-125 strobe x1; f/16, 1/100s, ISO 100)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘‘Hair Ball’ by Michael Gallagher: Frogfish must be one of my favourite fish of all time, and this hairy frogfish must be one of my personal favourite underwater sightings (Canon 50D, Tokina 35mm macro lens, Hugyfot housing, Inon Z240 strobe with snoot; f/22, 1/200, ISO 200)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘Nobility’ by Imogen Manins: I regularly visited this individual during freediving sessions at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, Port Philipps Bay, Australia. The rocky reef was covered in a lush carpet of green seaweeds of the Caulerpa genus, providing rich feeding rounds for the bigbelly seahorse (Olympus TG6, Backscatter Air Lens, Olympus housing, video light MW4300; f/3.2, 1/160s, ISO 100)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘Prince of the Waterfall’ by Romeo Bodelai: Traunfall is a breathtaking waterfall in Austria with excellent visibility (10-15 m) and underwater rock formations, along with plenty of large pike (Sony a7R4, Canon 8-15mm fisheye, Nauticam housing, Ikelite strobes; f/22, 1/2s, ISO 100)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘Embedded’ by Christian Horras: At the end of a dive around Anilao, I saw this little blenny and decided to try a different take for a picture. I used a slow shutter speed, a snoot and a little camera movement to create the effect in the picture (Nikon Z8, Nikon 60mm macro lens, Seacam housing, Seacam Seaflash 150D strobes; f/16, 1/10s, ISO 64)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘Playful Calf’ by Vanessa Mignon: Every year, humpback whales travel to Tonga, to mate and give birth. During that time it is possible to swim with them. That day we saw a small fin break the surface, and start swimming in circles, a sign that it was a calf coming up for air while its mother was resting below (Canon 5D Mark IV; Canon 16-35 mm lens, Nauticam housing; f/6.3, 1/160s, ISO 320)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘‘The Pinch’ by Fabi Fregonesi: An anemonefish with a shrimp delicately perched on its head with the anemone as a frame, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia (Canon 5D Mark IV; 100mm Canon lens, Nauticam housing, 2 Inon Z330 strobes; f/18, 1/250s, ISO 100)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘‘Orange Beauty’ by Miguel Ramirez: While diving in Wakatobi, Indonesia, I was lucky enough to see this beautiful and rarely spotted spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) (Nikon D500; Nikon 85mm lens, Hugyfot housing, Inon Z330 x2; f/25, 1/200s, ISO 100)

     

    Highly Commended – ‘‘Shining Seahorse’ by Stefano Colombo: I had my buddy backlighting while I used a snoot for filling in the front of the seahorse during a muck dive in Tulamen, Bali (Canon EF 5DMKIV; Canon 100mm macro lens, Isotta housing. Inon Z330 strobes, Snooty Snoot; f/13, 1/200s, ISO 320)





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  • 12th Annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day

    12th Annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day


    © Viktor Lyagushkin (Georgia). Ocean Critters – Winner (2022)

     

    DPG is pleased to announce the opening of the 12th annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day, surrounding the 2025 theme, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us.” Complementing the UN’s World Oceans Day celebration preceding the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, this year’s competition draws on the power of the arts to expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, and ignite a wave of action towards necessary change.

    The 2025 Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day is a free and open-to-the-public competition coordinated in collaboration between the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, DPG, Oceanic Global, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, and Nausicaá. The 12th annual competition presents a unique opportunity for photographers to showcase the immense breadth and depth of the ocean’s beauty as well as to shed light on the lesser-known promise and potential brimming beneath its waves. The following four categories are now open for submissions:

    1. Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us

    2. Big and Small Underwater Faces

    3. Underwater Seascapes

    4. Above Water Seascapes

    Winners will be announced on UN World Oceans Day, June 8th—this year celebrated in Nice—hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, in partnership with Oceanic Global, and published on DPG shortly afterwards.

    Since its inception, the annual competition has been curated by underwater photographer Ellen Cuylaerts and judged by a jury of renowned photographers. This year is no exception, with the 2025 jury comprising underwater photographer Ipah Uid Lynn (Malaysia), underwater photographer William Tan (Singapore), wildlife photographer Vanessa Mignon (France), and underwater photographer Marcello Di Francesco (Italy). For further details about submissions, including category descriptions, contest rules, judges, and more, click below.

     


    All entries must be submitted by April 6th, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

     


    About United Nations World Oceans Day

    Since its inception in 2008, United Nations World Oceans Day (UN WOD) has celebrated the ocean and its importance to the planet and our lives, while raising awareness about the many threats it faces. As the challenges to the ocean continue to grow, so does the need to understand and mobilize globally. In celebration of the 2024 theme, “Awaken New Depths,” the United Nations is joining forces with decision makers, scientists, private sector executives, civil society representatives, indigenous communities, celebrities and youth activists and more, to put the ocean first. The annual UN World Oceans Day celebration is hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, and has been made possible by the generous contribution of Oceanic Global since 2019. For more information visit www.UNWorldOceansDay.org.





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  • UN World Oceans Day 2025 Competition: Deadline Extension!

    UN World Oceans Day 2025 Competition: Deadline Extension!


    © Viktor Lyagushkin (Georgia). Ocean Critters – Winner (2022)

     

    DPG is pleased to announce that the deadline for submissions to the 12th annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day has been extended by a week—the contest is now open until April 13th, 2025!

    Complementing the UN’s World Oceans Day celebration preceding the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, this year’s competition draws on the power of the arts to expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, and ignite a wave of action towards necessary change.

    This year’s categories for submissions are⁠:

    1. Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us

    2. Big and Small Underwater Faces

    3. Underwater Seascapes

    4. Above Water Seascapes

    The 2025 Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day is a free and open-to-the-public competition coordinated in collaboration between the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, DPG, Oceanic Global, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, and Nausicaá. The 12th annual competition presents a unique opportunity for photographers to showcase the immense breadth and depth of the ocean’s beauty as well as to shed light on the lesser-known promise and potential brimming beneath its waves.

    For further details about submissions, including contest rules, judges, and more, click below.

     

     





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  • ADEX 2025 Voice of the Ocean Photo+Video+Art Competition Winners Announced

    ADEX 2025 Voice of the Ocean Photo+Video+Art Competition Winners Announced


    “Tentacles of Doom”: Best of Show, Cephalopods, PJ Aristorenas (Philippines) (Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro, Nauticam housing, 2x Inon Z-330 strobes, f/16, 1/200s, ISO 250)

     

    Underwater360 Group, the organizers of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) have announced the winners of the show’s signature photo/video/art competition, ADEX Voice of the Ocean. The big winner was Filipino shooter PJ Aristorenas, whose stunning image “Tentacles of Doom” was crowned “Best of Show” during the live judging session held on the final day of the three-day show. PJ’s prizes included a Seacam camera housing worth $10,000, a 10-day dive package with Lembeh Resort and Murex Bangka, Sulawesi, Indonesia (worth $3,600), a Backscatter Hybrid Flash package (worth $1,260), a Shearwater Peregrine TX dive computer (worth $750), and an XDEEP NX ZEN 28 Ultralight Deluxe BCD (worth $825).

    This year’s ADEX Voice of the Ocean live judging event was emceed by DPG Manager Editor Ian Bongso-Seldrup and featured another illustrious panel of judges, who viewed 41 short-listed entries in five categories. This year’s panel comprised Tobias Friedrich, Franco Banfi, Berkley White, Erin Quigley, Kate Jonker, Nicolas Remy, Kay Burn Lim, and William Tan, with the ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 guests-of-honor David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes serving as guest judges. Congratulations to the winners: PJ Aristorenas (Best of Show), Janssen Tan (Cephalopods), Yazid Shaari (Animal Behavior), Emmanuel Vaillant (Waterscapes), Laura Parker (Artwork), and Alfred Schaschl (Short Film).

    For more information, head over to the Voice of the Ocean page on the ADEX website or check out the contest page on UnderwaterCompetition.com.

     

    “Peekaboo!”: Winner, Cephalopods, Janssen Tan (Singapore) (OM System OM-5, Olympus 30mm f/3.5 Macro, AOI housing, 2x AOI UCS-Q1 strobes, f/8, 1/160s, ISO 200)   

     

    “Entwined in Blue”: Winner, Animal Behavior, Yazid Shaari (Libya) (Nikon Z9, Nikon Z 24–50mm f/4–6.3, Nauticam housing, Nauticam WWL-C, 2x Retra Flash Pro Max strobes, f/14, 1/100s, ISO 125)

     

    “The Last Rays Before the Rain”: Winner, Waterscapes, Emmanuel Vaillant (France) (Nikon D750, Tamron 24–70mm f/2.8, polarising filter, neutral density filter, graduated filter, f/11, 30s, ISO 400)   

     

    “Soft Magic Descending”: Winner, Artwork, Laura Parker (UK) (Acrylic and pencil on wood panel, 46x46cm)

     

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    “Magic of the Macroverse”: Winner, Short Film, Alfred Schaschl (Austria) (Panasonic Lumix GH5S, Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro, Isotta housing, 2x Backscatter Macro Wide 4300, 2x Backscatter Optical Snoots, Nauticam SMC-1, Nauticam SMC-2)

     





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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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