# 13 Jaw-Dropping Photos From Ocean Photographer of the Year

> The finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 have been announced, a competition that honors the ocean in all its complexity — its wonder, its fragility, and the urgent need to protect it.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/08/16/13-jaw-dropping-photos-from-ocean-photographer-of-the-year/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a81aaf8a710081323478bc8)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #ocean #photographer #announced #dropping #photos #alongside #blancpain #category
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