Ocean Photographer of the Year
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
Underwater
Region
International
Entry fee
GBP 10 per category, up to 10 images each
Typical entry window
To end Jun
Focus & eligibility
Ocean wildlife, adventure, conservation and portfolio work
Priority
5 – Specialist priority
2026 closed 30 Jun
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.