There's something about the ocean that draws one in – maybe the silence, its scale, beauty, or vulnerability. That's what makes the Ocean Photographer of the Year competition so special. It doesn't just showcase extraordinary photography… it tells the story of our planet's most vital ecosystem – both its wonder and its wounds.
Presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, this global competition reveals parts of the ocean world that most of us otherwise would have missed. Now the 2025 finalists have been announced, spanning categories like Fine Art, Adventure, and Conversation (Hope and Impact). From graceful whales gliding through crystal waters, to the harsh truth of plastic entanglements, warming seas, and the killing – these images say what words alone can't.
