Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025, XIACHI1 - Oceanographic

Subscribe today from as little as £2 / $2.70 a month! Find out more

Subscribe from £2 / $2.70 a month! Find out more

  • News
  • Stories
  • Videos
  • Podcast
  • Events
  • Storyteller in Residence
  • Ocean Photographer of the Year
  • Shop
  • LOG IN
  • Search
Digital bookshelf
Oceanographic Logo
  • Conservation
  • Adventure
  • Exploration
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • News & stories
    • News
    • Stories
    • Storyteller in residence
  • Videos
  • Podcast
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Ocean Photographer of the Year

Winners Gallery

<< Back to WINNERS GALLERY
  • Previews
  • 1st
  • 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 04
  • 05
  • 06
  • 07
  • 08
  • 09
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • Next

Finalist Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean

Shi Xiaowen China

26°50'45.0"N 120°02'13.9"E

"Xiapu boasts an extensive coastline where local aquaculture thrives," says Xiaowen. "This photo captures the laver farming scene in Xiapu's coastal waters. Shot on an overcast day, the rhythmic patterns formed by laver cultivation poles intertwine with fishermen labouring at work."

BEHIND THE LENS

Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025, XIACHI1

Shi Xiaowen China

ABOUT THE IMAGE

  • From from land
  • Calm conditions
  • Mid-morning
  • f/9, 1/320s, ISO 100

Reconnect. Immerse yourself. Be inspired.

Enjoy the vibrancy, beauty and impact of each year's finalist photography, celebrated in our Ocean Photographer of the Year coffee table book collection.

Shop_otherproductsHEADER_OPYbooK2025_PINK SLEEVE
Add to cart Buy now

Newsletter

Receive the latest from Oceanographic and get 10% off your first order.

footer Photographer logo
  • Home page
  • OPY
  • Stories
  • Magazine
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Shop
  • News
  • Faqs
  • Legal
  • Read for free
  • Stockists

Copyright © 2026 CXD MEDIA LTD.

All rights reserved

10% off your first order!

Enjoy 10% off your first order with Oceanographic.

Choose from subscriptions, print magazines, books & photography prints – or bundle them together!

Use code WelcomeAboard10 at checkout.

Get 10% off