Ocean Photographer of the Year

If you haven't already - come and immerse yourself in the Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition here at Seaworks. See the oceans from a different perspective with some amazing images from incredible photographers...like these ones! Make sure to check out their work, and come see the photo's for yourself. Book your tickets via the #linkinbio 📸 @romeo.bodolai, @pietro.formis, @dillyseychelles, @ajiexdharma, @waterdogphotography_brook

“Watching the polar bear play with a piece of plastic in the beautiful Arctic wilderness underscored the impact of human waste on even the most remote environments.” says Kujala “Not even the uninhabited reaches of the Arctic are exempt from the pervasive grip of plastic pollution. It was a sobering reminder of the urgent need to address the problem.”⁠ ⁠ This stark image, taken by @celiakujala, shows a polar bear, playing with a piece of plastic waste on Kiepert Island, Svalbard, Norway⁠ ⁠ Celia was a finalist in this year's Ocean Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year Awards.⁠ ⁠ ⁠You can see Celia’s image and many more at the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition at @seaworkswilliamstown, Melbourne. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠🔗 Link in bio to book your ticket now.⁠ ⁠ #polarbear #svalbard #norway #arctic #climatechange #photography #conservation #wildlifephotography⁠

My souvenir from the depths! The cups went down to 3500 meters with ROV SuBastian @schmidtocean @oceancensus @oceanographic_mag @opy_awards I love when memories got materialized 😌. #southsandwichislands

“Iwo Jima is a volcanic island with hot springs. When the water from the hot springs flows into the sea, the shallower the water is, the more red or orange it turns.” explains Kurashima⁠ ⁠ This jawdropping image, taken by @daisuke_kurashima_uw, shows a diver swimming through the whimsical waters off Iwo Jima.⁠ ⁠ Daisuke was a finalist in this years in our Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year Awards.⁠ ⁠ ⁠You can see Daisuke’s image and many more at the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition at @seaworkswilliamstown, Melbourne. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠🔗 Link in bio to book your ticket now.⁠ ⁠ ⁠#photographer #IwoJima #uwphotography #diving #uwphotography ⁠

First dive below the twilight zone! Mind-blowing things happen every day on Falkor (too) @schmidtocean - Ocean Census (@OceanCensus) - Oceanographic (@Oceanographic_mag) - OPY (@OPY_Awards) Great thanks to our sea cucumber expert for the verifying the accuracy of headless chicken monster @elinthom 😘. And Thanks to our chief scientists Erik and Michelle for bearing with me when i was messing around in the ROV mission control.

“Western toad tadpoles migrate from the safer deeper part of a Vancouver Island lake to the sunlit shallows to feed on algae and other organic matter,” says Gross.⁠ ⁠ This incredible image, taken by @shanegrossphoto, shows a spawn of Western Toad tadpoles ⁠in Vancouver Island, Canada.⁠ ⁠ Shane was this year's winner in our Ocean Portfolio Photographer of the Year Awards.⁠ ⁠ ⁠You can see Shane’s image and many more at the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition at @seaworkswilliamstown, Melbourne. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠🔗 Link in bio to book your ticket now.⁠ ⁠ ⁠#photographer #vancouver #uwphotography #toad #vancouverisland #pacificphotography

Our Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition features stunning imagery from around the globe. Discover the people behind the photo's, check out their work, and see their shots in all their glory at Seaworks. 📸 @andrey_shpatak, @marineconservationphotography, Nataya Chonecadeedumrongkul, @scott.portelli, @juliaochsphoto

Again, Thank you for sending me here @opy_awards @oceanographic_mag Thank u Ocean Census, for welcoming me and treating like a real deep sea biologist @oceancensus @schmidtocean

Have you visited our Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition yet? Come and take a walk around the space with us and get a feel for the beautiful imagery on display... 🎟️ Book your tickets today via the #linkinbio

“The storm raged all night with howling winds, the temperature far below zero,” remembers Ochs. “As I arrived at the lineup, the fog lifted, revealing perfect little longboard waves against a majestic mountain backdrop. I swam out, and light snow began to fall, adding to the surreal beauty.”⁠ ⁠ This inspiring image, taken by @juliaochsphoto, shows a surfer braving the icy waters of Unstad Beach❄️.⁠ ⁠ Julia was a finalist in this year’s Ocean Aventure Photographer of the Year Awards.⁠ ⁠ ⁠You can see Julia’s image and many more at the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition at @seaworkswilliamstown, Melbourne. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠🔗 Link in bio to book your ticket now.⁠ ⁠ ⁠#photographer #norway #uwphotography #surf #surfphotography #marinebiology⁠

Spotted our first icebergs!! We are painfully ready to do science! I'm joining the deep sea research expedition through the opportunity provided by the Ocean Photographer of the Year (@opy_awards), with Ocean Census (@oceancensus) to discover new species in unexpored regions! For me, this journey is not just a prize tour, but a life-changing education experience. Thanks to @oceanographic_mag. I owe you too much😭. And Falkor (too), my pants are already getting tighter and tighter (@schmidtocean) 😡. #marinebiology #southsandwichislands #deepsea #antarctica

Can't express my gratitude enough for Ocean Photographer of the Year (@opy_awards @oceanographic_mag ) and Ocean Census (@oceancensus ). A year after I received the award, the prize is still changing my life🥹. And I live a very luxurious life onboard thanks to @schmidtocean 💕 #marinebiology #sciencecommunication #southsandwichislands