Ocean Art 2026
Ocean Art 2026 is open for entries!
Click here to view all 2025 winners!
The 15th Annual International Underwater Photography Awards
Celebrating the world’s finest underwater imagery.
90+ countries. World-renowned judges. Global media exposure.
$50,000+ in prizes.
Click here to read about our amazing sponsors and prizes…
Entries can only be accepted through our online portal. Please see the competition details before entering.
Past winners have been shared by over 250 international media outlets including the Washington Post, CNN, Fox, the Atlantic, CBS, the Guardian, National Geographic, DP Review, and more!
ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE DECEMBER 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
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15 CATEGORIES |
50,000+ USD WORTH OF PRIZES |
15+ SPONSORS |
THIS YEAR’S CATEGORIES
We can’t wait to see the incredible photography our amazing community of underwater photographers brings forth!Â
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WIDE-ANGLE
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MACRO
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MARINE LIFE BEHAVIOR
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PORTRAIT
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UNDERWATER DIGITAL ART
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COMPACT WIDE-ANGLE
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BLACK & WHITE
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BLACKWATER
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UNDERWATER CONSERVATION
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COMPACT MACRO
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UNDERWATER FASHION
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COMPACT BEHAVIOR
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COLD WATER
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SMARTPHONE
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NUDIBRANCH
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MEET OUR SPONSORS
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OCEAN ART IN THE PRESS
Every year over 200 global media outlets cover the winners of the Ocean Art competition!
