Spectacular Underwater-Winning Photos From The 35 Photography Awards

1st Place Winner: “Dance with me” by Thien Nguyen Ngoc, Viet Nam
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The 35 Photography Awards have once again highlighted the stunning and surreal beauty of the underwater world, showcasing the exceptional skill of photographers who capture the vibrant and mysterious realms beneath the waves, reminding us of the importance of protecting these incredible marine ecosystems.

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2nd Place Winner: “Cormoran sunset” by Jose Luis Gonzalez Guerra, Spain
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3rd Place Winner: “Photo” by Merche Llobera, Spain
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Photo by Anton Julien, France
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Photo by Joaquin Fregoni, Argentina
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Photo by Fabi Fregonesi, Brazil
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Photo by Merche Llobera, Spain
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Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation
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Photo by Rodrigo P. Gavilan, Brazil
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Photo by Jose Luis Gonzalez Guerra, Spain
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“Harmony” by Erika Arruda Beux, Brazil
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Photo by Melesan, France
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Photo by Dang Thanh Tinh, Viet Nam
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“A look of hope” by Magali Marquez, Puerto Rico
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“The discreet charm of the jellyfish” by Jose Luis Mendez Fernandez, Spain
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“Love turtles, Sipadan Malasia” by Kadu Pinheiro, Brazil
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“Last warning” by Luis Alberto Da Camino, Brazil
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Photo by Junya Higashi, Japan
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Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation
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Photo by Kadu Pinheiro, Brazil
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“Center of attention” by Shuo-Wei Chang, United States
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Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation
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Photo by Magali Marquez, Puerto Rico
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Photo by Paula Vianna, Brazil
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Photo by Marina Ponomaryova, Russian Federation
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“Curious Gaze” by Joaquin Fregoni, Argentina
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“Pygmy Seahorse Profile” by Aldo Gustavo Galante, Argentina
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Photo by Melesan by France
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Photo by Andrei Savin, Russian Federation
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“Jikomalamo Encounter” by Purwanto Nugroho, Indonesia
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