Advantageous Artwork Photographer of the Yr: Joaquin Fregoni, French Polynesia
The 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Yr competitors has as soon as once more unveiled the ocean’s mesmerizing magnificence, showcasing photographs that commemorate marine life and our deep connection to the ocean.
Finalist pictures vary from intricate underwater scenes to sweeping coastal vistas, capturing uncommon and intimate moments with sea creatures of their pure habitats. These highly effective visuals transcend aesthetics, telling tales of environmental fragility, resilience, and the pressing want for ocean conservation. Photographers from around the globe contributed their distinctive visions, mixing technical mastery with emotional depth to honor the ocean’s wonders. Altogether, the finalist photographs function each beautiful artworks and compelling calls to guard the marine world.
Extra: Oceanographic, Instagram
Advantageous Artwork Photographer of the Yr: Ysabela Coll, Mexico
Advantageous Artwork Photographer of the Yr: Rafael Armada, South Georgia Island
Wildlife Photographer of the Yr: Suliman Alatiqi, Indonesia
Wildlife Photographer of the Yr: Daniel Sly, Australia
Wildlife Photographer of the Yr: Takumi Oyama, Japan
Wildlife Photographer of the Yr: Arturo de Frias, Galapagos
Journey Photographer of the Yr: Ben Thouard, Portugal
Journey Photographer of the Yr: Gergo Rugli, Australia
Journey Photographer of the Yr: Karim Iliya, Hawai’i
Journey Photographer of the Yr: Romain Barats, Dominica
Conservation (Impression) Photographer of the Yr: Daniel Flormann, Indonesia
Conservation (Impression) Photographer of the Yr: Claudio Moreno Madrid, Australia
Conservation (Impression) Photographer of the Yr: Richard Smith, Papua New Guinea
Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Yr: Aaron Sanders, Indonesia
Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Yr: Jenny Inventory, Indonesia
Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Yr: Catherine Holmes, Maldives
Human Connection Award: Folks & Planet Ocean: Jianping Li, China
Human Connection Award: Folks & Planet Ocean: Craig Parry, Australia
Human Connection Award: Folks & Planet Ocean: Kaushiik Subramaniam, Mexico
Younger Photographer of the Yr: Aaron Sanders, United Kingdom
Younger Photographer of the Yr: Yuka Takahashi, French Polynesia
