Breathtaking Finalist Photos Of The 2024 Ocean Photographer Of The Year

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Jake Wilton, Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea

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

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Nataya Chonecadeedumrongkul, Thailand

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Rafael Fernandez Caballero, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Clayton Harris, Australia

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Florian Ledoux, Svalbard, Norway

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Andrey Shpatak, Russia

Finalist, Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Laura Leusko, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Isoon Tepsaskul, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Julien Anton, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Enric Gener, Menorca, Spain

Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Ajiex Dharma, Bali, Indonesia

Finalist, Fine Art Photographer of the Year: Renee Capozzola, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: John Barton, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Ben Yavar, Philippines

Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Byron Conroy, Iceland

Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Sébastien Bachellereau, New South Wales, Australia

Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Tobias Friedrich, Northern Norway

Finalist, Adventure Photographer of the Year: Julia Ochs, Norway

Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Rebecca Douglas, Isle of Noss, Shetland

Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Pietro Formis, Philippines

Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Francesca Page, Indonesia

Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Scott Portelli, Barents Sea, Arctic

Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year: Celia Kujala, Kiepert Island, Svalbard, Norway

Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Florian Ledoux, Svalbard, Norway

Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Shane Gross, Seychelles

Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Tom Shlesinger, Israel

Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Remuna Beca, The Bahamas

Finalist, Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year: Edwar Herreno, Costa Rica

Finalist, Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean: Zhang Xiang, Fujian, China

Finalist, Human Connection Award: Yue Hongjun, Cebu, Philippines

Finalist, Human Connection Award: Seán O’Callaghan, Norway

Finalist, Young Photographer of the Year: Julian Jacobs, San Diego, California

Finalist, Ocean Portfolio Award: Filippo Borghi, Antarctica

Finalist, Ocean Portfolio Award: Katherine Lu, Anilao, Philippines