The 13th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest has revealed its incredible winners, showcasing the breathtaking beauty and diversity of marine life. Eduardo Labat claimed the coveted “Best in Show” title with a stunning image of white-tip reef sharks elegantly circling off the coast of Mexico, capturing a mesmerizing moment of underwater harmony. Labat also triumphed in the black-and-white category, solidifying his position as a master of underwater photography.
This year’s contest highlighted the talent and dedication of photographers worldwide, celebrating the artistry and ecological importance of the ocean’s hidden wonders.
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#1. Overall Winner: "Dancing White Tips" by Eduardo Labat
"It was our last dive of the day, in the afternoon with sunlight fading. At Roca Partida, most white tip sharks congregate in small groups at various ledges throughout the rock formation. On this particular afternoon, a large aggregation of white tips started forming some distance from the rock. Dozens of sharks formed a tight group at an approximate depth of 25 feet."
#2. Wide Angle: 1st Place – "Light" by Hwanhee Kim
#3. Macro: 1st Place – "Juvenile Batfish" by Adam Martin
#4. Marine Life Behavior: 1st Place – "Born From Mouth" by Yoichi Sato
#5. Portrait: 1st Place – "Exceptional Shipping" by Stefano Cerbai
#6. Cold Water: 1st Place – "Curious Cormorant" by James Emery
#7. Nudibranchs: 1st Place – "Hooded nudibranchs" by Borut Furlan
#8. Blackwater: 1st Place – "Hunting" by Kyungshin Kim
#9. Underwater Conservation: 1st Place – "Drowing in Plastic" by Kimber Greenwood
#10. Underwater Digital Art: 1st Place – "Desire" by Unkoo Kim
#11. Black & White: 2nd Place – "Face to Face" by Sylvie Ayer
#12. Underwater Fashion: 1st Place – "Long Live the Queen!" by Lucie Drlikova
#13. Compact Wide Angle: 1st Place – "Hunting in the Night" by Marco Lausdei
#14. Compact Macro: 1st Place – "Longnose Hawkfish" by Naomi Springett
#15. Compact Behavior: 1st Place – "Mutualism" by Naomi Springett
