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Nature / Underwater / Wildlife

Underwater Photography Awards

The overview

An opportunity for your work.

A specialised competition for underwater photography. Categories include wide angle, macro, wreck, and behaviour. Popular with dive photographers worldwide.

Your photographs. Your rights.

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Photographers keep full copyright; licensing is minimal and promotional only.

Photographer retains full copyright. Non-exclusive licence for exhibition.

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Who can enter

Eligibility & entry notes.

Open to all photographers worldwide

Listing last verified 2 Apr 2026

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