Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY)
Opens — 1 Nov 2026
The details
What you need to know
Category
Underwater
Region
United Kingdom / International
Entry fee
Free — From GBP 15; Marine Conservation Photographer of the Year category free
Typical entry window
1 Nov to early Jan
Focus & eligibility
Underwater wildlife, wrecks, macro, behaviour and conservation
Priority
5 – Specialist priority
Expected on its usual cycle, entries then close early Jan. Site still shows the previous cycle, so confirm
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
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