Ocean Photographer of the Year Highlights Wildlife, World Oceans

Mitsuna photographed the ribbonfish throughout a winter blackwater dive in Osezaki, Japan.

Duarte took the picture in Boa Vista, Cape Verde.

Smaller fish known as remoras swam beneath the shark.

Stock’s picture assortment included one in every of a inexperienced turtle, which she photographed because it approached her digital camera, interested by its reflection within the dome port.

“With almost 50 people visible in the frame, this image captures the reality behind some popular wildlife encounters: an animal seeking space while people compete for a closer view,” the competition captioned the picture.

Pavy photographed the shark throughout a inhabitants survey, when researchers use laser-calibrated video photogrammetry to trace sharks.

The pod of dolphins swam with surfers at Sydney’s Tamarama Beach.

Ruiz photographed a conservationist defending the eggs from the rising tide in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Anton’s picture additionally received first place within the Wildlife class.

“My hope is that this image can serve as a bridge between science, conservation, and a world that deserves to know what is at stake,” Anton mentioned in an announcement launched by the competition.