Breathtaking Finalist Photos Of The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Jake Wilton, Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea
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The 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year competition has revealed its remarkable finalists, showcasing breathtaking underwater images that capture the ocean’s beauty and mystery. With over $12,898 (£10,000) in prizes, the competition, hosted by Oceanographic Magazine, will announce the overall winner and top category awards next month.

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Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Michael Haluwana, Svalbard, Norway
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Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Nataya Chonecadeedumrongkul, Thailand
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Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Rafael Fernandez Caballero, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
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Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Clayton Harris, Australia
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Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Florian Ledoux, Svalbard, Norway
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Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Andrey Shpatak, Russia
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Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Laura Leusko, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Isoon Tepsaskul, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Julien Anton, Tahiti, French Polynesia
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Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Enric Gener, Menorca, Spain
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Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Ajiex Dharma, Bali, Indonesia
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Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Renee Capozzola, Tahiti, French Polynesia
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Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: John Barton, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
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Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Ben Yavar, Philippines
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Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Byron Conroy, Iceland
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Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Sébastien Bachellereau, New South Wales, Australia
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Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Tobias Friedrich, Northern Norway
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Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Julia Ochs, Norway
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Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Rebecca Douglas, Isle of Noss, Shetland
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Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Pietro Formis, Philippines
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Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Francesca Page, Indonesia
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Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Scott Portelli, Barents Sea, Arctic
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Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Celia Kujala, Kiepert Island, Svalbard, Norway
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Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Florian Ledoux, Svalbard, Norway
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Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Shane Gross, Seychelles
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Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Tom Shlesinger, Israel
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Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Remuna Beca, The Bahamas
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Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Edwar Herreno, Costa Rica
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Finalist, Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean: Zhang Xiang, Fujian, China
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Finalist, Human Connection Award: Yue Hongjun, Cebu, Philippines
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Finalist, Human Connection Award: Seán O’Callaghan, Norway
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Finalist, Young Photographer of the Year: Julian Jacobs, San Diego, California
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Finalist, Ocean Portfolio Award: Filippo Borghi, Antarctica
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Finalist, Ocean Portfolio Award: Katherine Lu, Anilao, Philippines
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