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Ocean Photography Awards

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

Celebrating the ocean's beauty and fragility. Categories include underwater, above water, conservation, and exploration.

Your photographs. Your rights.

good rights

Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.

Photographer retains copyright. Publication rights for magazine.

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Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Open to all photographers

Listing last verified 2 Apr 2026

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