Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025
My favourites from this year's awards
Welcome to another edition of Seascapes – a collection of incredible oceanic artwork and photography.
Let’s dive in 🎨
The impact of underwater photography goes far beyond its visual appeal. It has the power to educate, inspire, and ignite change—connecting us to the 70% of our planet that lies beneath the surface.
The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition has been doing just that for 60 years, spotlighting the artistry and storytelling of marine photography. This year’s contest was its biggest yet, with 6,750 entries from 30 countries, all capturing the wonders, mysteries, and challenges of our underwater world.
The 2025 competition saw 130 awarded images, but here are just 12 of my favourites from the finalists. Enjoy scrolling!
The winner
'Save Our Seas Foundation' Marine Conservation - Winner
Most Promising British Underwater Photographer
British Underwater Photographer of the Year
Macro - Highly Commended
Macro - Commended
Wrecks - Runner Up
Wide Angle - Highly Commended
Behaviour - Winner
Behaviour - Commended
Portrait - Commended
Save our Seas Foundation Marine Conservation - Runner Up
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Amie 🐋
Bravo ❤️ Keep sharing. The ocean creatures need a voice to the continuous mass die off happening dairy. 🙏 outstanding photos too. 👏 💐
Ocean is mysterious.