Photography is a powerful medium to convey a feeling or a message. This open and free photo competition seeks to inspire the creation of imagery capturing the beauty, the challenges and the importance of the ocean and humankind’s relation to it, hoping to contribute to actions to preserve this vital resource.
The UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition is hosted by the United Nations, curated by Ellen Cuylaerts and a jury composed of world-renowned individuals.
Winning images will be recognized at the United Nations on June 8th during the United Nations’ event marking World Oceans Day 2022. Recognition and diffusion of the winning images and finalists will be widely exposed throughout the contest websites, the media and the informational materials related to subsequent competitions. Winning photos have been printed for exhibitions around the world.
Themes:
- Revitalization
- Above Water Seascapes
- Underwater Seascapes
- Nature-based Solutions & Ocean Exploration
- Ocean Critters
- Coastal Communities
Judges:
- Ellen Cuylaerts, Curator & Underwater Photographer
- Rathika Ramasamy, Wildlife Photographer
- Siarchai Arunrugstichai, Conservation Photojournalist & Marine Biologist
- Y Zin Kim, Underwater Photographer
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