By Sheetal Kumari | September 19, 2024
A striking image of a lunging Bryde's whale took the top prize in the Ocean Photographer of the Year award.
Image Credit: Rafael Fernández Caballero
A researcher releases a green sea turtle accidentally caught during a shark capture attempt.
Image Credit: Shane Gross
A freediver with her customized fishtail swims amidst a school of sardines.
Image Credit: Yue Hongjun
This photo of wide-eyed midshipman fish babies sitting on top of luminous embryonic sacs was the winner in the Ocean Portfolio category.
Image Credit: Shane Gross
A California moray eel pauses at the surface of its rapidly shrinking world as the tide goes out.
Image Credit: Julian Jacobs
A marine iguana rests on a rock, the only iguana species that swims and feeds underwater, holding its breath for up to 60 minutes.
Image Credit: Rafael Fernández Caballero
The second biggest whale, the fin whale, lies waiting for its turn to be butchered at a whaling plant in Iceland before getting sent to Japan.
Image Credit: Frederik Brogaard
A sea turtle-surfing seagull was a standout image in the Fine Art category.
Image Credit: Enric Gener
A northern gannet, one of the largest seabirds in British waters, dives into the water to catch its prey.
Image Credit: Jade Hoksbergen
A whale shark swims alongside the Sharkwater research vessel, which was initially used by the Japanese fishing fleet but is now used for research.
Image Credit: Edwar Herreño Parra