Following the success of the open-air winners exhibition next to London’s famous Tower Bridge that was experienced by more than a million people in 2021 and 2022, the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition series will come to Sydney for the second year in a row.

From 28 November 2024 until 27 April 2025, the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney will exhibit over 100 photographs of beautiful and thought-provoking imagery from some of the world’s best ocean photographers that submitted their impactful images to this year’s awards.

The photographs reveal the full spectrum of ocean life through a wealth of drone, land and underwater images and include stunning imagery of wildlife encounters, seascapes, and beautiful interpretations of the human-ocean connection.

The Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition will showcase all of 2024’s winners and finalists of the awards that, once again, attracted entrants from across the world – from amateurs and professionals alike.

Australian National Maritime Museum’s Director and CEO Ms Daryl Karp said: “We are thrilled to be working with Oceanographic Magazine again, following the  spectacular results of the inaugural exhibition in 2023. Once again, we are overwhelmed by the beauty, power and impact of the images – drawn from the most talented photographers around the globe – showcasing the diversity, variety and fragility of our blue planet.”

She added: “The vision of the team at the magazine has quickly established this photographic competition as one the best in the world. As Australia’s museum of the sea, we have embraced the opportunity to display these amazing images from ocean photographers globally, creating an immersive exhibition experience, while encouraging visitors to consider their role in preserving the oceans around us.”

Ocean Photographer the Year, produced by Oceanographic Magazine, in partnership with Blancpain, is a celebration of the blue planet, as well as a platform to highlight the many issues it is facing.

Will Harrison, Editorial director of Oceanographic Magazine and the Ocean Photographer of the Year, commented: “We are delighted to be collaborating with the Australian National Maritime Museum again to showcase this year’s beautiful and thought-provoking ocean imagery in a ground-breaking event. The exhibition marks the second time all imagery – finalists and winners alike, totalling more than 100 photographs – will be featured together in a physical gallery. It will be a spectacle; I can’t wait for the public to see it.”

The award sees ocean photographers of all disciplines and experience levels, amateurs and professionals alike, invited to submit their most impactful imagery to be judged by a panel of some of the world’s leading ocean photographers.

There are 10 categories, with the overall winner crowned the Ocean Photographer of the Year.

The categories are the Ocean Conservation Photographer the Year (Hope), the Ocean Conservation Photographer of the Year (Impact), the Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year, the Ocean Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the Ocean Fine Art Photographer the Year, the Ocean Portfolio Award, the Young Ocean Photographer of the Year, the Human Connection Award: People and Planet Ocean, as well as the Female Fifty Fathoms Award.

Ocean Photographer of the Year opens at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney on 28 November. The images will be on display until 27 April 2025.

To see all the winners and finalists go to: oceanographicmagazine.com/winners-gallery

Tickets will be part of an all-access ticket to the museum. More information on ticket prices and more can be found here.