Photo Competition
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.
2022 Categories for Photo Contest
- Revitalization
- Above Water Seascapes
- Underwater Seascapes
- Nature-based Solutions & Ocean Exploration
- Ocean Critters
- Coastal Communities
Winners Announced
The winners of the 9th Annual UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition will be announced during the UN WOD event on 8th June 2022.
Explore Winners
The submissions for the 2022 United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition are now closed.
2022 Judges
Introducing the 2022 Photo Competition Judges:
Ellen Cuylaerts
Curator & Underwater Photographer
Rathika Ramasamy
Wildlife Photographer
Sirachai Arunrugstichai
Conservation Photojournalist & Marine Biologist
Y Zin Kim
Underwater PhotographerThank you to La Mer for its contribution to the United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition, and to Dive Photo Guide for their support.
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Hosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs
Generous contribution of Oceanic Global made possible by La Mer
Organizational support by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO