Ocean Photographer of the Year
Every day, 10am to 5pm Thursday 6 November to Sunday 3 May 2026
9.30am–5pm during school holidays
Celebrate the wonder and fragility of our blue planet through the world’s leading ocean photography competition, returning to the Australian National Maritime Museum this November.
The Ocean Photographer of the Year showcases more than 15,000 submissions from around the globe, distilled into a breathtaking gallery of winning and finalist images. From intricate macro shots of tiny amphipods to vast underwater vistas and dramatic drone scenes, these photographs reveal both the beauty of the ocean and the urgent need to protect it.
The exhibition celebrates excellence across categories including The Ocean, Wildlife, Fine Art, Adventure, Conservation (Hope), Conservation (Impact), Human Connection, Young Photographer of the Year and the Ocean Portfolio Award, along with the prestigious Female Fifty Fathoms Award, this year awarded to Jialing Cai.
Presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, this powerful exhibition is a reminder that photography can connect us to the ocean in ways words cannot and invites us to see, feel, and ultimately protect our shared blue planet.