Incredible Winners of Underwater Photography 2026

Explore the breathtaking beauty beneath the waves with the incredible winners of the 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest.

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Window of Opportunity

“Window of Opportunity” by Lisa Stengel (United States). Up & Coming Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026

Window of Opportunity by Lisa Stengel
01 — Window of Opportunity · Itmeo

The End Of The Baitball

“The End Of The Baitball” by Rafael Fernandez Caballero (Spain). Winner Behavior Category

The End Of The Baitball by Rafael Fernandez Caballero
02 — The End Of The Baitball · Itmeo

Star Attraction

“Star Attraction” by Jenny Stock (United Kingdom). British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 and Winner British Waters Macro Category

Star Attraction by Jenny Stock
03 — Star Attraction · Itmeo

Grey Whale Connection

“Grey Whale Connection” by Rafael Fernandez Caballero (Spain). Winner Portrait Category

Grey Whale Connection by Rafael Fernandez Caballero
04 — Grey Whale Connection · Itmeo

Bottled blenny

“Bottled blenny” by Kirsty Andrews (United Kingdom). Winner British Waters Living Together

Bottled blenny by Kirsty Andrews
05 — Bottled blenny · Itmeo

Bottled blenny

“Bottled blenny” by Kirsty Andrews (United Kingdom). Winner British Waters Living Together

Bottled blenny by Kirsty Andrews
06 — Bottled blenny · Itmeo

Midnight Raver

“Midnight Raver” by Sandra Stalker (United Kingdom). Most Promising British Underwater Photographer 2026 and Runner-up British Waters Macro Category

Midnight Raver by Sandra Stalker
07 — Midnight Raver · Itmeo

Twilight smile

“Twilight smile” by Rodolphe Guignard (France). Third Place, Wide Angle Category

Twilight smile by Rodolphe Guignard
08 — Twilight smile · Itmeo

Lonesome Drifter

“Lonesome Drifter” by Dennis Corpuz. Runner-up Macro Category

Lonesome Drifter by Dennis Corpuz
09 — Lonesome Drifter · Itmeo

Fluorescent Fire

“Fluorescent Fire” by James Lynott (United Kingdom). Runner-up British Waters Compact Category

Fluorescent Fire by James Lynott
10 — Fluorescent Fire · Itmeo

Catshark in Bootlace

“Catshark in Bootlace” by Jon Bunker (United Kingdom). Winner British Waters Compact Category

Catshark in Bootlace by Jon Bunker
11 — Catshark in Bootlace · Itmeo

Saving Goliath

“Saving Goliath” by Nuno Sá (Portugal). ‘Save Our Seas Foundation' Marine Conservation Photographer of the Year 2026

Saving Goliath by Nuno Sá
12 — Saving Goliath · Itmeo

Divebomb

“Divebomb” by Kat Zhou (United States). Winner British Waters Wide Angle Category

Divebomb by Kat Zhou
13 — Divebomb · Itmeo

Two Great White Sharks cruising over seagrass beds

“Two Great White Sharks cruising over seagrass beds” by Matty Smith (Australia). Runner-up Black and White Category

Two Great White Sharks cruising over seagrass beds by Matty Smith
14 — Two Great White Sharks cruising over seagrass beds · Itmeo

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