Underwater Photographer of the Year

From backyard frogs to whale sharks, the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2022 competition showcases the best new marine and freshwater pictures from at home and around the world.

From tiny jellyfish and pygmy seahorses, to huge sharks and flooded underwater caves, view the winning and shortlisted images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 competition.

From an octopus playing with a soccer ball to a tiny froglet in an urban pond, view the winning wildlife images from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2020.

From hunting octopus to curious clownfish, view the winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017 competition