The Underwater Photographer of the Year Celebrates 60 Years of Wildlife Diversity — Colossal

From the depths of the Red Sea to the swamps of the Everglades, the winning images take viewers on a journey across the world.

“Hydration.” Photo © Abdulaziz Al Saleh/UPY 2025. All photos courtesy of UPY, shared with permission The Underwater Photographer of the Year Celebrates 60 Years of Wildlife Diversity February 28, 2025 Nature Photography Jackie Andres Share Email Bookmark Entering its 60th year, the Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest continues to be one of the most noteworthy international photography competitions. Surpassing last year’ s numbers, the 2025 edition received more than 6,750 entries with winners from around 30 different countries. From the depths of the Red Sea to the swamps of the Evergl

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