The site Underwater photography guide published this week the results of its special Ocean Art « Safe under the sea » contest. Gathering photographers from 79 nations with the aim of sharing the beauty of the oceans during this troubled time, 25% of the contest profits were donated to the WHO and CDC. « The images from this special contest, particularly the winning conservation image, represent hope. Hope for our oceans, hope for the travel and diving industry ravaged by the coronavirus, and hope that our nations can come together » said Scott Gietler, publisher of Underwater photography guide.

« Best of Show »

“Releasing Hope” – Edwar Herreno

Wide Angle

First Prize – Paul Cox

Second Prize – Petr PoláchThird Prize – Edwar Herreno

Macro

First Prize – Lars MichaelisSecond Prize – Yatwai SoThird Prize – Taeyup Kim

Behavior

First Prize – Yung Sen WuSecond Prize – Naomi RoseThird Prize – Eric Hou

Portrait

First Prize – Jacopo BrunettiSecond Prize – Lewis BurnettThird Prize – Claudio Ceresi

Cold Waters

First Prize – Joanna SmartSecond Prize – Celia KujalaSecond Prize (tie) – Tobias FriedrichThird Prize – Claudio Ceresi

Wrecks

First Prize – Taner AtilganSecond Prize – Nicolas BarraquéThird Prize – Chris Gug

Blackwater

First Prize – Eric HouSecond Prize – Eric HouThird Prize – Jeff Molder

Environment Preservation

First Prize – Edwar HerrenoSecond Prize – Gaetano GargiuloThird Prize – Eric Hou

Underwater Art

First Prize – Rodger KleinSecond Prize – Petr PoláchThird Prize – Francisco Sedano Vera

Compact Wide Angle

First Prize – Yannick BruynogheSecond Prize – Stephanie DonigerThird Prize – Yung Sen Wu

Compact Macro

First Prize – Uwe SchmolkeSecond Prize – Stan ChenThird Prize – Kyungshin Kim

Compact Behavior

First Prize – Stan ChenSecond Prize – Elena MarkushinaThird Prize – Yi Ping Chang