Entries are now open for Ocean Art 2026, the 15th annual underwater photography competition run by the Underwater Photography Guide. With more than $50,000 in prizes and entrants from over 90 countries, it’s one of the world’s most prestigious underwater photo contests.
THE COMPETITION
- 15 categories covering wide angle, macro, marine life behaviour, blackwater, underwater conservation, nudibranchs, underwater fashion, digital art and more
- Three matching compact-camera categories so all camera systems compete fairly
- New this year: a dedicated underwater smartphone category, brought back with help from Divevolk and Sealife
- More than 50 winning images chosen across all categories
PRIZES
- Over $50,000 in prizes from top scuba resorts, liveaboard operators and underwater photo gear makers
- Highlights include a Raja Ampat dive adventure for two, a Bali-to-Komodo liveaboard trip, Marelux underwater camera gear and Divevolk smartphone housings
- Category winners rank the prizes they’d most like to receive
ENTRY DETAILS
- Entry fee: $10 per photograph
- Deadline: 6 December 2026, 23:59 PST
- Open to amateur and professional underwater photographers worldwide