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Underwater Photo Contest Entries From The Pacific

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This is a photo of an incredibly rare white humpback whale calf in Vava'u, Tonga 2024.
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Moray Eel showing he’s not a fan of photographers. Taken on the big island of Hawaii at Kahaluu bay. Canon G7X3
Moray Eel showing he’s not to fond of photographers. Image taken on Kona, Hawaii in Kahaluu Bay. Canon G7X3
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Giant Pacific Octopus in a den. Taken at Sund Rock Marine Preserve in Hoodsport, WA
This adorable image captures a playful seal interacting with my buddy's bright pink fins underwater. The seal appears curious and delighted, creating a heartwarming and whimsical scene. I took this shot during a recent dive off the coast of The Galáp
“Beautiful contrast” Canon G7X3, shot taken at famous “Two Step” in Kona Hawaii. Yellow Tangs everywhere you look!
Silky shark cruising the deep blue sea, Niue.
Silky shark cruising the deep blue sea, Niue.
Comb Jelly while doing a safety stop in Socorro Island, Mexico. Lumix LX100 w/ Nauticam Housing
3 miles offshore with 6000 feet of ocean below at night in Hawaii, I was on a blackwater dive and came across this Amphipod Cystisoma. Shot with Canon 7D, mkII with a 60mm macro lens in an Ikelite housing with 2 Ikelite DS125 strobes.
"Smile for the Camera"
Green Moray Eel
Socorro Island, Mexico
Lumix LX100 w/ Nauticam Housing
So many of these guys everywhere.
Photographing a Photographer
California Aglaja
On Fire
Deadly Beauty
Strawberry Anemones take over in armies.
Oceanic Manta Ray
Socorro Island, Mexico
Panasonic LX100 w/ Nauticam Housin
"Silvertip"
Silvertip Shark
Socorro Island, Mexico
Panasonic LX100
"Patterns from the Deep"
Oceanic Manta Ray
Socorro Island off Baja Mexico
Panasonic LX100
Turtle fly-by at Kahe Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
I found this spectacular Leaf Scorpionfish chilling on some staghorn coral while diving around Beqa Lagoon, Fiji.
"Octopus Friend"
This is an octopus coming out of their shelter while a snorkeler swims by to check them out.
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