To make a sensation ! The extraordinary winners of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 awards revealed... which one do you think is the best?

The annual competition’s mission is to “highlight the beauty of the ocean and the threats it faces.” Jialing Cai wins first place for underwater photo taken following nearby volcanic eruption READ MORE: Travel photographer reveals 15 incredible photos from one of the world's most remote regions Advertisement

The depths of Earth's oceans, seas and lakes hold incredible beauty, as these stunning images reveal.

They were honored at the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards, an annual competition whose mission is to “highlight the beauty of the oceans”. the ocean and the threats it faces.

Thousands of drone and underwater images have been captured, including a heartwarming photo of a fish sheltering under a turtle and a striking photo of a pair of playful humpback whales among those that caught the judges' attention.

The title of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 goes to the marine biologist and amateur photographer. Jialing Cai with her photo of a paper nautilus - a species of the octopus family - off the coast of the Philippines. The photo, described as "stunning" by awards organizers, was taken following a volcanic eruption.

I want to see them all. close? All of this year's images will be showcased in a five-month exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

To make a sensation ! The extraordinary winners of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 awards revealed... which one do you think is the best?
The annual competition’s mission is to “highlight the beauty of the ocean and the threats it faces.” Jialing Cai wins first place for underwater photo taken following nearby volcanic eruption READ MORE: Travel photographer reveals 15 incredible photos from one of the world's most remote regions Advertisement

The depths of Earth's oceans, seas and lakes hold incredible beauty, as these stunning images reveal.

They were honored at the 2023 Ocean Photographer of the Year awards, an annual competition whose mission is to “highlight the beauty of the oceans”. the ocean and the threats it faces.

Thousands of drone and underwater images have been captured, including a heartwarming photo of a fish sheltering under a turtle and a striking photo of a pair of playful humpback whales among those that caught the judges' attention.

The title of Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023 goes to the marine biologist and amateur photographer. Jialing Cai with her photo of a paper nautilus - a species of the octopus family - off the coast of the Philippines. The photo, described as "stunning" by awards organizers, was taken following a volcanic eruption.

I want to see them all. close? All of this year's images will be showcased in a five-month exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

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