On September 14 and 15, the results of the 16th Monaco Underwater Photography Contest and the 8th « Under the Sea » children’s contest, organized by the CESMM club, were unveiled.

Diving in pairs, the photographers in the adult competition selected four shots: mood with model and without model, fish, and macro.

Under the Sea encourages young people, from 8 to 18 years old, to explore and protect the marine environment. During the summer, children, accompanied by their parents, are given a disposable camera and set out to discover the Monegasque seabed.

Awards for the 16th Monaco Underwater Photography Contest

AONI Prize (non-interchangeable lens camera)

1st prize – Marc Berset and Géraldine Neglia

2nd prize – Philippe Lecomte and Elsa Pradelles

3rd prize – Thomas Brezzo and David Berrut

AOI Prize (interchangeable lens camera)

1st prize – Stéphane Regnier and Sophie Perez

2nd prize – Bassem Jamour and Laetitia Rebaudengo

3rd prize – David Roger and Hélène Souche

Special prizes

Awards for the 8th « Under the Sea » children’s competition

Jellyfish Category (8 to 12 years)

1st prize and jury’s favorite – Lila Rose Toullec

2nd prize – Dorian Philips

3rd prize – Anthony Badia

Seahorse Category (12 to 18 years)

1st prize – Frederick Jaouan

2nd prize – Tie Lucas Gelpi

2nd prize – Tie Nathan Pagano

3rd prize – Alenzo Parry

Guest of Honor’s Prize – Anna Fiona Toullec