Ocean Photographer of the Year 2023: Winning Images Go on Display in Australia
Marine biologist Jialing Cai earned the 2023 grand title for her captivating shot of a paper nautilus β an unusual type of octopus β floating on a bit of debris after a volcanic eruption in the Philippines. It was taken on a blackwater dive, meaning during the night, using high-powered light sources that simulate the moon and attract sea life.
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Second place went to Andrei Savin, who captured a striking photograph of a crab perched in the middle of a sea anemone, also in the Philippines.
Conservation (Hope) Category Winner
"A manatee enjoys the crystal-clear waters of the Homosassa River." Florida
Photograph by Sylvie Ayer
