The photo competition has five thematic categories open for photographic submissions:

 - Underwater seascapes

 - Underwater life

 - Above water seascapes

 - Human Interaction: Taking Action on Climate Change and Ocean Acidification

 - Youth Category: open category, any image of the ocean (above or below the surface)

(Youth is defined as under 16 years of age as of 1 April 2015)

 

The entries must portray a positive theme and be submitted electronically through the World Oceans Day Photo Competition porthole in accordance with the competition guidelines and subject to the competition rules. Winning images will be recognized at the United Nations on Monday, 9 June 2015 during the United Nations event marking World Oceans Day 2015.

 

Winning images and finalists will form part of an information exhibit in which the photos will be paired with narratives explaining the importance of the oceans to humanity and relating humankind’s positive relationship with the ocean.

 

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. If sponsors are secured, it may be possible for co-coordinators to award material or cash prizes.

 

For contest rules and to enter the contest, click here.