The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025, presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, unveils a breathtaking collection of imagery that illuminates the wonder and vulnerability of our blue planet. From Yury Ivanov’s mesmerising overall winning portrait of tiny "ladybugs of the sea" to expansive aerial narratives of marine life, this year’s gallery is a powerful visual testament to the ocean’s immense diversity. Through the lens of the world’s leading photographers, the 2025 showcase serves as both a celebration of aquatic artistry and an urgent call to protect the fragile ecosystems that sustain life beneath the waves.
1st place - The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Yury Ivanov
Bali, Indonesia
1st place - Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Marcia Riederer
Australia
2nd place - Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Rafael Armada
South Georgia Island
3rd place - Fine Art Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Ysabela Coll
Mexico
1st place - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Takumi Oyama
Japan
2nd place - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Yifan Ling
USA
3rd place - Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Alexis Chappuis
Indonesia
1st place - Adventure Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Ben Thouard
Portugal
2nd place - Adventure Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Gergo Rugli
Australia
3rd place - Adventure Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Alex Dawson
Mexico
1st place - Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Hugo Bret
Faroe Islands
2nd place - Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Daniel Flormann
Indonesia
3rd place - Conservation (Impact) Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Claudio Moreno Madrid
Australia
1st place - Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Sirachai Arunrugstichai
Thailand
2nd place - Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: László Földi
Philippines
3rd place- Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Théo Maynier
Martinique
1st place - Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean Year 2025;
Photographer: Craig Parry
Australia
2nd place - Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean Year 2025;
Photographer: Yifan Ling
USA
3rd place - Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean Year 2025;
Photographer: Natnattcha Chaturapitamorn
Vietnam
1st place - Young Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Aaron Sanders
United Kingdom
2nd place - Young Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Théo Guillaume
French Polynesia
3rd place - Young Photographer of the Year 2025;
Photographer: Yuka Takahashi
French Polynesia
1st place - Ocean Portfolio Award Year 2025;
Photographer: Matthew Sullivan
Florida, USA
2nd place - Ocean Portfolio Award Year 2025;
Photographer: Giancarlo Mazarese
Bali, Indonesia
3rd place - Ocean Portfolio Award Year 2025;
Photographer: Brooke Pyke
Maldives
1st place - Female Fifty Fathoms Award Year 2025;
Photographer: Jialing Cai
Anilao, Philippines