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Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards

Co-organised by Blancpain and Oceanographic Magazine, the objective of the Ocean Photographer of the Year annual competition is to show the beauty of the ocean, as well as the many perils it faces. Ocean photographers, amateurs and professionals from all over the world, are invited to propose their most impactful work to a panel of judges consisting of photography experts, museum/gallery curators and editors.  

Oceanographic and Blancpain now collaborate and together present this photography competition as partners. Two brands sharing the same passion for the oceans and its preservation. 

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Adventure Photographer of the Year - 2025

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1st place, Ben Thouard

2nd place, Gergo Rugli

3rd place, Alex Dawson

Wildlife Photographer of the Year - 2025

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1st place, Takumi Oyama

2nd place, Yifan Ling

3rd place, Alexis Chappuis

Fine Art Photographer Of The Year - 2025

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1st place, Marcia Riederer

2nd place, Rafael Armada

3rd place, Ysabela Coll

Conservation (Hope) Photographer Of The Year - 2025

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1st place, Sirachai Arunrugstichai

2nd place, Laszlo Foldi

3rd place, Theo Maynier

Conservation (Impact) Photographer Of The Year - 2025

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1st place, Hugo Bret

2nd place, Daniel Flormann

3rd place, Claudio Moreno Madrid

Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean - 2025

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1st place, Craig Parry

2nd place, Yifan Ling

3rd place, Natnattcha Chaturapitamorn

Young Photographer of the Year - 2025

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1st place, Aaron Sanders

2nd place, Theo Guillaume

3rd place, Yuka Takahashi

Ocean Portfolio Award - 2025

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1st place, Matthew Sullivan

2nd place, Giancarlo Mazarese

3rd place, Brooke Pyke

Fifty Fathoms

Final Edition 2020