Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024
The very best from the Oceanographic Magazine awards
Welcome to the first edition of Seascapes – a collection of incredible oceanic artwork and photography.
Let’s dive in 🎨
The power of photography to inspire change is undeniable, especially when it comes to ocean conservation. A single photograph can simultaneously raise awareness, showcase the growing impact humans have on the natural world, gather scientific data, document biodiversity, and forge connections between the viewer and marine life worlds away.
This is what the Oceanographic Magazine aims to celebrate in their annual Ocean Photographer of the Year awards.
The competition invites photographers of all levels to submit their most impactful ocean imagery to then be judged by a panel of experts. It's not just about beautiful shots; it's about images that tell a story, highlight environmental challenges, and move people to action.
The much-deserved 2024 winner was announced just last week but celebrations of all submissions are ongoing.
So here are some of my favourites. Enjoy scrolling.
The winner
Third place
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Fine Art Photographer of the Year
Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year
Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year
Human Connection Award: People and Planet Ocean
Ocean Portfolio Award
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Amie 🐋
thank you for sharing this beautiful collection of rich ocean life and underscoring its threats. It is hard to pick a favorite, but the photo of the nursery of baby plainfin midshipman fish is going to stay with me all day. I looked them up, what was up with this name! I learned they sing!
"The name "midshipman" comes from the fact they possess light-emitting organs called photophores along their bodies for attracting prey; the photophores resemble the buttons on a naval officer's uniform. To make their humming sounds, the fish use the gas-filled bladder that keeps them buoyant." (Live Science)
Lovely!