Celebrating the beauty of our blue planet by showcasing the wonders of our oceans and the urgent need to protect them.
Explore the awe-inspiring beauty and fragility of our oceans through the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition, returning to the Australian National Maritime Museum this November.
Featuring 118 extraordinary images, this exhibition celebrates the vision of talented photographers from around the world.
A panel of expert judges selected the winning images, celebrating excellence in the categories of The Ocean, Wildlife, Fine Art, Adventure, Conservation (Hope), Conservation (Impact), Human Connection Award, Young Photographer of the Year and the Ocean Portfolio Award. The exhibition includes the Female Fifty Fathoms Award created in 2021 by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain to promote women in the field. Each year it celebrates one woman’s portfolio of work nominated by her peers.
From breathtaking wildlife encounters and underwater vistas to compelling scenes of human connection with the ocean, each photograph tells a powerful story.
The Ocean Photographer of the Year competition, run by the London based Oceanographic Magazine, is in its 5th year and has quickly achieved recognition amongst photographers around the world
The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to partner with Oceanographic Magazine in producing the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year.
Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty, adventure, and conservation stories that reflect the deep connection we share with our oceans.
There are 10 categories, with the overall winner crowned the Ocean Photographer of the Year.
The categories are:
• Ocean Conservation Photographer the Year (Hope)
• Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Impact)
• Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year
• Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year
• Ocean Fine Art Photographer the Year
• Ocean Portfolio Award
• Young Ocean Photographer of the Year
• Human Connection Award: People and Planet Ocean
• Female Fifty Fathoms Award
Event Details:
Dates: From 28 November 2024 until 27 April 2025
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum
Tickets: See it all ticket. Adult: $35.00, Family: $89.00, Concession: $30.00, Child: $25.00. Infant: Free and Member: Free