In Pictures: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 revealed
Ocean Photos
The Ocean Photographer of the Year has been crowned by Oceanographic Magazine and watch manufacturer Blancpain.
From Sydney Harbour to the Seychelles, the images captured the most incredible shots from across the oceans of the world.
Read on to see the winners in all the categories.
Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year
In the wildlife category, Andrey Shpatak's picture of a giant Pacific octopus in the shallows took third place.
Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A marine iguana sits on a rock in Rafael Caballero's second place wildlife photo.
"Unlike other iguanas around the world, these are the only ones that have evolved to swim and feed underwater, holding their breath for up to 60 minutes," Caballero said.
Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The winner in wildlife was this photo of a triumphant mahi-mahi, or common dolphinfish proudly displaying its catch amidst a feeding frenzy.
The Human Connection Award
Yue's photo of a freediver with her customised fishtail swims amidst a school of sardines took third in the human connection category.
The Human Connection Award
In Myanmar, a fisherman using a traditional fishing technique took second.
The Human Connection Award
A beach in China reflects the golden haze of the sunset, while a traditional fisherman wades through the water.
Zhang's photo was the winner of the human connection prize.
Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year
An orca exhales on the surface for third place in Oceanic Fine Art.
Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year
A close-up shot of a nurse shark's eye gave Julien Anton the second place in the catagory.
Ocean Fine Art Photographer of the Year
In the winning shot for fine art, Juvenile Munk's devil rays are attracted by a green light, seemingly flying through the water.
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