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Wide Angle Unrestricted
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Marco Caraceni
I was born in Ortona on the Adriatic Sea fifty years ago, and working as a veterinarian specializing in breeding, hygiene and pathology of aquatic organisms. Arrival at the underwater photo enthusiast until 2000 but already armed with a Nikonos. From 2006 to participate with great satisfaction at national and international competitions and become an instructor CMAS underwater photography with enthusiasm and hope to convey my love for the sea and the many photography enthusiasts
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Underwater Awards Australasia 2026
Underwater Awards Australasia 2026

The Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 is an underwater imaging competition focused on the Australasian region. The prizes, worth almost AU$70,000 in total, include dive trips with the world’s top resorts and liveaboards, as well as the latest underwater photo and video gear. Entrants compete for prizes in 9 categories, with the top image or video among the category winners receiving the distinction of “Best of Show.” DEADLINE EXTENDED! SUBMISSIONS MUST CLOSE JULY 26TH, 2026!

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Total Prizes: $70,000
Competition Deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:59PM AEST

The winners of ADEX Voice of the Ocean 2026 have been announced! Congratulations to Boz Johnson, whose entry in the Portfolio category was crowned “Best of Show” and earned him the title “ADEX Photographer of the Year 2026.”

Best of Show by Boz
Best of Show

PHOTOGRAPHER
Boz Johnson

CATEGORY
Portfolio
Gold
Underwater Arts Winner by Ysabela

PHOTOGRAPHER
Ysabela Coll

CATEGORY
Underwater Arts
Gold
Blackwater Winner by Chris

PHOTOGRAPHER
Chris Gug

CATEGORY
Blackwater
Gold

The winners of the 2025 edition of the competition have been announced! Entrants compete for prizes in 10 categories, with the photographer or filmmaker behind the top entry among the category winners receiving the top trip prize as well as a top equipment prize. Congratulations to “DPG Grand Master 2025” Yuka Takahashi, whose Gold winner in the Wide Angle category was deemed the best entry overall.

Best of Show by Yuka
DPG Grand Master

PHOTOGRAPHER
Yuka Takahashi

CATEGORY
Wide Angle
Gold
Cold Water Winner by Francesco

PHOTOGRAPHER
Francesco Visintin

CATEGORY
Cold Water
Gold
Over-Under Winner by Anton

PHOTOGRAPHER
Anton Sorokin

CATEGORY
Over-Under
Gold

The winners of the 2025 edition of the competition have been announced! Entrants competed for prizes in 9 categories, with the top photo or video among the category winners receiving the distinction of “Best of Show.” Congratulations to James Ferrara, whose 1st place image in the International Waters category earns him the grand prize.

Best of Show by James
Best of Show

PHOTOGRAPHER
James Ferrara

CATEGORY
International Waters
Gold
Australian Winner by Marcia

PHOTOGRAPHER
Marcia Riederer

CATEGORY
Australian
Gold
Sharks Winner by Vadim

PHOTOGRAPHER
Vadim Belakhov

CATEGORY
Sharks
Gold

The winners of ADEX Voice of the Ocean 2025 have been announced! Congratulations to PJ Aristorenas, whose entry in the Cephalopods category was crowned the “Best of Show.”

Best of Show by PJ
Best of Show

PHOTOGRAPHER
PJ Aristorenas

CATEGORY
Cephalopods
Gold
Artwork Winner by Laura

PHOTOGRAPHER
Laura Parker

CATEGORY
Artwork
Gold
Animal Behavior Winner by Yazid

PHOTOGRAPHER
Yazid Shaari

CATEGORY
Animal Behavior
Gold