Winners of the Underwater Awards Australasia photo contest announced

International Waters: Silver. "Big Stretch". Location: Antarctica by Sam Blount. //The winners and runners-up from the the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026. The results of the photographic competition were announced Saturday (5/9). Nine category winners were chosen from hundreds of photo and video entries.

By Dean Murray

A seal close-up and a juvenile whale shark surrounded by divers feature among winners and runners-up in the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026.

Winners of the Underwater Awards Australasia photo contest announced

Portfolio: Gold. "The Invisible"by Giacomo Marchione. Location: Anilao, Batangas, Philippines. (Giacomo Marchione/Underwater Awards Australia via SWNS)

Winners of the Underwater Awards Australasia photo contest announced

Tough TG: Gold. "Anemone Tenant" by Qian Kun. Location: Romblon, Philippines. (Qian Kun/Underwater Awards Australia via SWNS)

Winners of the Underwater Awards Australasia photo contest announced

Australian: Gold. "Coastal Hunters" by Jake Wilton. Location: Ningaloo Reef, Wash. (Jake Wilton/Underwater Awards Australia via SWNS)

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