[Image: Yury Ivanov / Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025]The winners for the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 have surfaced, and it’s a tidal wave of jaw-dropping imagery that both worships the ocean’s raw beauty and throws a spotlight on just how badly we’re trashing it. These images are far more than just beautiful – they are powerful visual testaments to what we stand to lose, and they remind us of the urgent need for protection,” said Ocean Photographer of the Year Director, Will Harrison. “Ocean Photographer of the Year continues to be a vital platform for sharing critical stories from above and below the waterline. Their work has the power to inspire change.”Nine categories were judged, ranging from the hopeful and hard-hitting – Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Hope and Impact) – to the adventurous, artistic, and raw: Ocean Adventure Photographer, Ocean Wildlife Photographer, Ocean Fine Art Photographer, the Ocean Portfolio Award, Young Ocean Photographer, and the Human Connection Award. “The result reveals an intimate glimpse of underwater life that is often overlooked.”Let’s dive into the other category winners that were named.