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Culver City, CA<\/strong> \u2013 January 16, 2025 \u2013 The Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition, widely regarded as the pinnacle of achievement for underwater photographers, has revealed its winners for 2024. With record-breaking participation from over 90 countries, the competition set a new standard for creativity and technical excellence. From mesmerizing macro shots of marine birth to dramatic wide-angle scenes of cenotes and reefscapes, the winning photographs highlight the beauty, fragility, and diversity of underwater ecosystems while inspiring global conservation efforts.<\/p>\n Winning photos can be seen at the Underwater Photography Guide at \/ocean-art-contest-winners-2024<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cDancing White Tips\u201d by Eduardo Labat The coveted Best in Show ranking was awarded to Eduardo Labat for his breathtaking image, \u201cDancing White Tips,\u201d taken at Roca Partida, Revillagigedo, Mexico. Labat\u2019s photograph captured a synchronous ballet of white-tip reef sharks in black & white.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This year\u2019s winners excelled across 14 categories, two highlights included:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Every winning photograph tells a story of perseverance and connection to the ocean. These are just a small selection of the incredible stories and experiences told throughout the competition:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201c2024\u2019s Ocean Art competition was nothing short of extraordinary,\u201d said Nirupam Nigam, organizer of the contest and President of Bluewater Photo & Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide. \u201cThe talent and vision displayed by our participants have set new benchmarks for underwater photography. These images do more than win awards; they captivate hearts and minds, reaching millions globally and reminding us of our shared responsibility to protect the ocean\u2019s beauty. It\u2019s an honor to see the competition grow in scope and impact every year.\u201d<\/p>\n This year\u2019s judging panel included world-renowned experts in underwater photography including Tony Wu, Marty Snyderman, and Mark Strickland. A special thanks goes to Canon and Marelux Ambassador Ipah Uid Lynn, who joined as a new judge to bring fresh perspectives to the Underwater Digital Art and Underwater Fashion categories. Ipah is an inspiring woman who has pushed the bounds of underwater photography in a male-dominated field. Marelux also played a key role in supporting the competition by sponsoring the top prizes for underwater camera gear.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition has always been known for having a massive endowment \u2013 this year over $60,000 in prizes! Ocean Art prizes are provided by some of the world\u2019s top scuba diving resorts, liveaboard dive yachts, and underwater photo gear manufacturers. Grand prizes include a 7-night dive package at Anthony\u2019s Key Resort<\/strong> in Roatan, Honduras; an 8-day dive trip to the Galapagos aboard the Aqua Liveaboard<\/strong>; a 10-night liveaboard dive trip aboard the MV Oceania<\/strong> in Papua New Guinea; a 7-night liveaboard dive trip aboard the Bilikiki<\/strong> in the Solomon Islands; a 14-night dive trip to Ambon, Indonesia with Spice Island Divers<\/strong>; an 8-day\/7-night dive package (12 dives) for two at Meridian Adventure Dive Resort<\/strong> in Raja Ampat, Indonesia; a 10-day\/9-night dive trip aboard the Liveaboard Mermaid I or Mermaid II <\/strong>in Raja Ampat or Komodo; a 7-night dive cruise aboard Coralia<\/strong> in Indonesia; a 4-night dive trip for two divers (4 dives each) at Atmosphere Resort & Spa<\/strong> in the Philippines; a 5-day\/4-night stay with 7 dives for two people at Akaya Bali & All 4 Diving<\/strong>; a 6-night dive package at Aiyanar Dive Resort<\/strong> in Anilao, Philippines; a 7-night dive package with El Galleon\/Asia Divers<\/strong> in Puerto Galera, Philippines; a buy-one-get-one-free 10-dive package with Sea Saba<\/strong>; two Marelux<\/strong> Apollo III Strobes with Lumilink; two Marelux Apollo S Strobes with Lumilink; a Marelux SOFT Lite Snoot with Dock; Marelux Auto Pumps; Marelux Flexibouys; an Ikelite<\/strong> DS-230 Strobe with a modeling light; a $300 gift certificate with Ultralight Camera Solutions<\/strong>; and a variety of gift certificates from Bluewater Photo<\/strong> and Bluewater Travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Winning images will be showcased in over 250 global media outlets, including prestigious print, online, and TV publications. These images continue to inspire audiences, reinforcing the importance of marine conservation and the incredible artistry of underwater photography.<\/p>\n \u201cDancing White Tips\u201d by Eduardo Labat<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Hwanhee Kim<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Julian Gunther<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Todd Aki<\/p>\n 4th Place: Mehmet A. Gungen<\/p>\n 5th Place: Julian Gunther<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Eduardo Acevedo<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: McKenzie Spalding<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Adam Martin<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Imogen Manins<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Claudio Zori<\/p>\n 4th Place: Jeongin Kim<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Dr. Tom Shlesinger<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Suliman Alatiqi<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Yoichi Sato<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Reiko Takahashi<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Kirsty Andrews<\/p>\n 4th Place: Suliman Alatiqi<\/p>\n 5th Place: Keigo Kawamura<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Ines Goovaerts<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Shuo-Wei Chang<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Stefano Cerbai<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Eduardo Acevedo<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Martin Broen<\/p>\n 4th Place: Ariel Gliboff<\/p>\n 5th Place: Ilaria Mariagiulia Rizzuto<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Olivier Clement<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: F\u00f6ldi L\u00e1szl\u00f3<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: James Emery<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Kat Zhou<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Jeongin Kim<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Massimo Zannini<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Jill Crosby<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Borut Furlan<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Jenny Stock<\/p>\n 3rd Place: David Pleuvret<\/p>\n 4th Place: Ken Keong Chong<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Mark Chang<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Kyungshin Kim<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Kat Zhou<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Yoichi Sato<\/p>\n 4th Place: Steven Kovacs<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Enrico Somogyi<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Bo Pardau<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Kimber Greenwood<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Tom Vierus<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Dawn McDonald<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Olivier Clement<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Unkoo Kim<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Jenny Stock<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Lorenzo Terraneo<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Eduardo Labat<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Sylvie Ayer<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Borut Furlan<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Brittany Ilardi<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Xaime Beiro<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Lucie Drlikova<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Anna Aita<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Claudia Weber-Gebert<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Marco Lausdei<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Enrico Somogyi<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Marco Lausdei<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Jack Berthomier<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Nancy Berg<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Naomi Springett<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Enrico Somogyi<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Jayson Apostol<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Kathrin Landgraf-Kluge<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1st Place: Naomi Springett<\/p>\n 2nd Place: Nemer Chua<\/p>\n 3rd Place: Wendy Biscette<\/p>\n Honorable Mention: Grzegorz Krysiak<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Underwater Photography Guide is the #1 destination for all things underwater photography. Featuring highly-regarded tutorials, technique tips, in-depth gear reviews, amazing international workshops and breaking u\/w photo news, UWPG is here to help divers around the world achieve their photo and video goals. For more information, please visit https:\/\/www.uwphotographyguide.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nBest In Show<\/h4>\n
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Organizers and Sponsors Speak<\/h4>\n
Over $60,000 in Prizes<\/h4>\n
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Complete List of Winners<\/h4>\n
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