This open and free photo competition seeks to inspire the creation of imagery capturing the beauty, the challenges and the importance of the ocean and humankind’s relation to it, hoping to contribute to actions to preserve this vital resource.
The photo competition has four thematic categories open for submissions:
- Connecting Oceans
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Images that demonstrate the connections between oceanic ecosystems, marine species, and people, reminding us that all things are interdependent
- Big and Small Underwater Faces
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Portraits of marine life underwater that feature faces big and/or small to help personalize the world beneath the waves
- Underwater Seascapes
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Awe-inspiring underwater seascapes of the ocean’s splendors, from life in the ocean to ecosystems and exchanges we don’t typically see, anything that inspires beauty, promise, or potential. A minimum of 50% should be taken underwater, also allowing half-above water and half-below water shots
- Above Water Seascapes
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Landscapes depicting an environment dependent on the ocean, taken above water
Enter by clicking on a category below. You may enter up to three images per category.
Before entering, please read the full contest description and rules.
To submit your entries, you must be a registered user. Registration is free. If you are already a registered user, please log in first.
DEADLINE EXTENDED! All entries must be submitted by April 13th, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).