Magical reflections of coral reefs, a curious brightly colored squat lobster and a scuba diver exploring beneath an iceberg are among the finalists of this year’s Ocean Photographer of the Year Award (OPOTY). Next month, the winner’s from each category will be announced and the competition is stiff, to say the least.
Every year, wildlife and conservation photographers from all over the globe share their unique views of the underwater world and how we as humans interact with it. Divided into eight categories including adventure, conservation - hope, conservation - impact, fine art, human connection, portfolio, wildlife and a young photographers award there are plenty of genres that can be entered. The competition provides a platform not only to marvel at incredible, colorful underwater creatures but the important projects that are helping protect our oceans and seas as well as demonstrate how people use the sea as an integral part of life.
