Nature / Underwater / Wildlife
Underwater Photographer of the Year
The overview
An opportunity for your work.
Celebrates the beauty, creativity and technical mastery of underwater photography. Open to images from lakes, rivers, pools, and oceans worldwide.
Know where you stand
Your photographs. Your rights.
good rights
Photographers keep copyright; the organiser takes limited publication rights.
Photographer retains copyright. Exhibition and promotional rights granted.
Understand our rights ratingsWho can enter
Eligibility & entry notes.
Open to all photographers worldwide
Beyond the prize
The Exposure Index.
platinum tier · 87/100
How we assess exposureListing last verified 2 Apr 2026
Dates, fees and terms can change. Read the current rules on the official competition website before entering.