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The 14th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2025 is accepting entries today through December 11, 2025

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Ocean Art 2025 Competition Announced

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Ocean Art 2025 Underwater Photo Competition Announced

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The 14th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2025 is accepting entries today through December 11, 2025

Los Angeles – October 14, 2025 08:00 AM PST – The Underwater Photography Guide is delighted to announce that it is accepting entries for the 2024 edition of the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition – now in its 14th year!

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Bluewaterphoto announces the Sea & Sea YS-D130R Underwater Strobe

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The upcoming Sea & Sea YS-D130R looks like a strong evolution of the brand’s flagship strobe line, building on what we’ve loved about the YS-D3 Duo while pushing for smoother, more refined light quality. A circular flash tube rated at 130 Ws suggests beautifully even coverage with gentler edge roll-off—ideal for wide-angle reef scenes, big subjects, and clean blue-water backgrounds.

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Bluewater Photo announces the Nauticam Nikon ZR Underwater Housing

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The Nauticam Nikon ZR Underwater Housing is a well-executed, travel-friendly platform for Nikon ZR shooters who want dependable sealing and direct access to core controls underwater.

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Bluewater Photo announces the Release of the the Nauticam MFO-3 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3

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Bluewater Photo announces the Release of the the Nauticam MFO-3 Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3

The Nauticam MFO‑3 (Mid-range Focus Optimizer 3) is a water-contact relay lens designed to optimize the working distance and image clarity when using 50-100 mm-class macro lenses in underwater imaging systems. Developed by Nauticam, the MFO‑3 functions as a mid-range focus enhancer and is part of the brand’s expanding line of wet optics compatible with the Nauticam housing ecosystem.

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New underwater strobes released by Ikelite, the Ecko Strobe, replacing the Ikelite DS51 II

Bluewater Photo announces the Release of the New Ikelite Ecko Fiber and Ecko DS Underwater Strobes

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New underwater strobes released by Ikelite, the Ecko Strobe, replacing the Ikelite DS51 II

Bluewater Photo has announced the Ecko Fiber and DS Underwater Strobes, recently released by Ikelite, designed as a direct replacement for the Ikelite DS51 II underwater strobe, a long time popular strobe for close focus and macro photography. This strobe provides a reliable, compact lighting solution suitable for a variety of underwater environments.

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Finally a D500 Replacement?

By Nirupam Nigam

Nikon Z50 II Camera Review

Nirupam Nigam

Finally a D500 Replacement?

The Nikon Z50II mirrorless camera is Nikon’s newest APS-C mirrorless camera—and it's the first serious contender to fill the massive shoes of the legendary Nikon D500.

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Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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Six Months Underwater with Elite Lighting

By Olivier Martinez

The Marelux Apollo S Strobe Is a Game-Changer: 6 Months Underwater

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Six Months Underwater with Elite Lighting

When you spend your life underwater searching for critters only a few millimeters wide, your lighting setup can be more important than the camera itself. My old INON D200s had started showing their limitations, especially in power and precision when paired with snoots for macro and super macro work.

As a Marelux Ambassador, upgrading my gear as soon as the new Apollo S strobes were released was a no-brainer.

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Bluewater Photo announces the Release of the New Ikelite DS165 and RC165 Underwater Strobes

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The latest strobes to be released by Ikelite are the Ikelite DS165 and Ikelite RC165 strobes, which deliver matched performance and lighting consistency, ideal for advanced and professional underwater applications.

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Bluewaterphoto announces the Release of the Sealife Sportdiver S Smartphone Housing

The SeaLife SportDiver S is a precision-engineered smartphone housing designed for divers and underwater photographers who want to bring the power of their smartphone beneath the waves. Offering compatibility with a wide range of devices, the SportDiver S supports all iPhones from the iPhone X and newer (including all Pro Max models) and most Android smartphones.

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