PICTURES: Stunning underwater worlds captured in Ocean Photographer of the Year awards
The photographs reveal extraordinary marine life and powerful human connections with the sea.
The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 has unveiled its most remarkable ocean images, chosen from over 15,000 submissions received from photographers worldwide. These award-winning photographs showcase breathtaking moments both beneath and above the ocean's surface, illustrating the awe-inspiring beauty of marine life and humanity's intricate connection to the sea.
French photographer Julien Anton emerged victorious as the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026, receiving accolades for his exceptional image. This photograph captures a seahorse, an adult, alongside its newly born juveniles in the shallow, seaweed-infused waters of Moorea, French Polynesia. The image, captured by Anton, is titled "Picture: Julien Anton/Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026."
In a separate category, British photographer Jenny Stock was honored with the Female Fifty Fathoms Award. This award, established in 2021 by Oceanographic and Blancpain, recognizes trailblazing and innovative women in the field of ocean photography. Stock's winning image features a green turtle approaching the camera, a moment captured in the pristine waters of French Polynesia.
This particular photograph is just one piece of Stock's portfolio, also showcased on the same page. The image is titled "Picture: Jenny Stock/Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026."
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