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Nature / Underwater / Wildlife

Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

Celebrating underwater photography and ocean conservation. Winners published in Ocean Geographic magazine and featured in conservation campaigns.

Your photographs. Your rights.

good rights

Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.

Photographer retains copyright. Publication rights in Ocean Geographic.

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Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Open to all photographers worldwide

Beyond the prize

The Exposure Index.

platinum tier · 90/100

How we assess exposure
Listing last verified 1 Apr 2026

Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.