The ocean is a mystical place. No one knows what's deep down in it. What creatures live there, what lost civilizations are at the bottom of it. Some people are really scared of that unknown and unexplored ocean; however, it can be very beautiful and stunning. Not to mention that it's vital for our survival.
The Ocean Photography Awards are back on Bored Panda to show you the beauty of our oceans. Photographers from all over the world gathered up and submitted stunning photos that could be the winners of the 2021 contest. The Ocean Photography Awards have a mission of showing the importance of preserving marine life and environments. The awards are divided into six different categories, which each will have their own winners in addition to the overall champion.
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#21 Collective Portfolio Award, Stefan Christmann
"Male emperor penguins huddling during polar night, to stay warm as a group."
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42points
#22 Adventure Photographer, Rodrigo Thome
"A shiver of hammerhead sharks."
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42points
#23 Adventure Photographer, James Ferrara
"A sperm whale and sargassum seaweed. Roseau, Dominica"
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40points
#24 Exploration Photographer, Steve Woods
"Coastal wolves play on a remote beach. British Columbia, Canada"
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40points
#25 Young Ocean Photographer, Jack Mckee
"A juvenile flying fish, photographed from below. Lady Elliot Island, Australia"
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39points
#26 Exploration Photographer, Steven Kovacs
"A rare deep water cusk eel larva. Florida, USA"
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39points
#27 Community Choice Award, Fabrice Guerin
"A sea lion hunts mackerel off the coast of Baja (California Sur, Mexico)."
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36points
#29 Ocean Conservation Photographer, Henley Spiers
"An olive ridley turtle ensnared by fishing gear, far offshore in the Pacific Ocean.
Baja California Sur, Mexico."
Baja California Sur, Mexico."
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33points
#30 Adventure Photographer, Scott Portelli
"A humpback whale calf crashes back into the ocean after a breach. Neiafu, Tonga "
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29points
