Getting into its sixtieth yr, the Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest continues to be one of the vital noteworthy worldwide pictures competitions. Surpassing last year’s numbers, the 2025 version acquired greater than 6,750 entries with winners from round 30 totally different nations.
From the depths of the Pink Sea to the swamps of the Everglades, the notable pictures take viewers on a journey the world over, highlighting the range of ocean wildlife and emphasizing the significance of conservation. Diver and photographer Alvaro Herrero, a.okay.a. Mekan, snagged the highest honor this cycle with “Radiant Bond.” Off the coast of Mo’orea, a younger whale nonetheless studying to breathe travels to the floor with its mom.
Among the many different successful snapshots are scenes of two Asian sheepshead wrasse combating in Japan, teeming coral reefs in Indonesia, a distorted portrait of camels hydrating in Kuwait, and a Florida gar circling its swampy habitat.
Learn the context behind every picture and see extra on UPY’s website.
