Winning here (or even just being placed) is Underwater Photography's most coveted accolade because it says you succeeded in the most competitive environment there is, against the top talent of the moment.
Every year a panel of judges select the best images entered in our online photo contest from the previous year. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded for the top three from each category in order of merit.
The judges comprise of industry professionals, previous year's World Champions, our site moderators - anyone we can rope in! They are unpaid, non-affiliated, and (of course) cannot vote for themselves.
You may not agree with the judges. You may think you have 'better shots' at home - prove it! Enter this year's contest.
Fangu river Corsica F90X 16mm
Location:
Living & diving the wallacea, Togian islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Location: Indonesia
Pod of dolphins spotted off Jackson Reef, Red Sea, taken from the surface while snorkelling.
Dunraven Red Sea F90x 16mm
Wreck of the Giannis D can be found alongside at least 6 other wrecks on Abu Nuhas 'the reef of the seven deaths'. Northern Red Sea. Nikon F90x in Aquatica housing. 16mm lens
"Malaveli", Dinasha (Maldives), Sea&Sea SX1000, 14mmm
name/blawa, nikonosV 12mm sea&sea lenses + strobe, location/andamanen sea @ hin daeng @ lunchtime
Clam mantle, shot in Southern Red Sea in 2000. Nikon F90x, in Aquatica housing, twin flash.
Statue
Location: Cayman islands
