Ocean Art 2021 Underwater Photo Competition

We are now accepting entries until 23:59 (11:59 PM) PST on November 30, 2021

Ocean Art is one of the most highly regarded underwater photo contests in the world.

Winning photos will be featured by hundreds of media outlets throughout the world, and winning photographers will have over $30,000 in prizes to choose from!

Please see our guidelines for submission before entering. Entries can only be submitted through our online portal. 

The competition will be open for entries until November 30th, 2021.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for updates. 

You can view past winning Ocean Art images through the links below:

• 2020 Ocean Art Winners
• Safe Under the Sea Ocean Art Winners
• 2019 Ocean Art Winners
• 2018 Ocean Art Winners
• 2016 Ocean Art Winners
• 2015 Ocean Art Winners
• 2014 Ocean Art Winners
• 2013 Ocean Art Winners
• 2011 Ocean Art Winners
• 2010 Ocean Art Winners

You can contact the Ocean Art team at contest@uwphotographyguide.com with any questions.

13 Categories

This year, we are excited to announce a new category - the Black & White category! This category will feature photographs in black, white, and shades of grey.  These photos emphasize the ability of the photographer to accentuate light and shadows to tell a story. We have also decided to continue our very unique and impactful Blackwater and Underwater Conservation categories.

We can't wait to see the incredible photography our amazing community of underwater photographers brings forth!

Wide-Angle

Macro

Marine Life Behavior

Portrait

Cold Water

Nudibranchs

Blackwater

Black & White

Underwater Conservation

Compact Wide-Angle

Compact Macro

Compact Behavior

Underwater Art

Platinum Sponsors

( see full prize descriptions )

M.Y. Oceanic	S.M.Y. Ondina
Coralia Liveaboard	Eco Divers
Bluewater Travel	Bluewater Photo

Premium Sponsors

( see full prize descriptions )

El Galleon/Asia Divers	Ikelite
Sea & Sea	Siladen Resort & Spa
Sealife Underwater Cameras	Think Tank Photo