The oceans are very secretive as there’s no one who really knows what’s there deep down in the waters. People might have a small idea about the animals who live down there but there are things that you never know. You might be scared of these unknown waters, but they might be far better than what you have imagined. Have you ever thought about how stunning the oceans might be?
For someone who has thought about it, the Ocean Photography Awards gives you a chance to see how beautiful the oceans are. In the 2021’s contest, many from all sound the world have submitted photographs under different categories and one of them might be the winner of this year’s contest. Apart from the final winner, there would be a winner from each of the 6 different categories. There’s a motive of the awards to show the world how beautiful the oceans are. Scroll down to have a look at 30 such amazing photographs from the contest.
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#1 Conservation Photographer, Nicholas Samaras

It is said on their website that they celebrate the beautiful blue planet through this award. At the end of the contest, the winners would be announced on 16th September along with Female Fifty Fathom Award. It would be a total of 8 awards.
#2 Youth Photographer, Hannah Le Leu

#3 Exploration Photographer, Matty Smith

Through the contest, the photographers get to win prizes that would change their careers and there would be cash and equipment prizes. Also, there are magazines like Oceanographic that help to protect and conserve oceans and marine life. Make sure to leave a comment on what you think of these amazing photographs.
#4 Adventure Photographer, Sebastien Pontoizeau

#5 Community Choice Award, Michael Haluwana

#6 Community Choice Award, Phil De Glanville

#7 Adventure Photographer, Martin Broen

#8 Adventure Photographer, Daisuke Kurashima

#9 Stefan Christmann

#10 Stefan Christmann

#11 Adventure Photographer, Grant Thomas

#12 Matty Smith

#13 Adventure Photographer, Steve Woods

#14 Stefan Christmann

#15 Adventure Photographer, Tanya Houppermans

#16 Alex Kydd

#17 Matty Smith

#18 Collective Portfolio Award, Stefan Christmann

#19 Stefan Christmann

#20 Adventure Photographer, Rodrigo Thome

#21 Adventure Photographer, James Ferrara

#22 Matty Smith

#23 Exploration Photographer, Steve Woods

#24 Adventure Photographer, Ben Thouard

#25 Community Choice Award, Fabrice Guerin

#26 Exploration Photographer, Steven Kovacs

#27 Young Ocean Photographer, Jack Mckee

#28 Galice Hoarau

#29 Ocean Conservation Photographer, Henley Spiers

#30 Adventure Photographer, Scott Portelli


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