An image of a pair of southern elephant seal pups has won the Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) 2026 contest. Matty ...

A charming image of two southern elephant seal pups in a Falklands rock pool has earned Australian photographer Matty Smith ...

Michael Patrick O'Neill has captured amazing photos of leatherback turtles, hammerhead sharks, mating seahorses, many living off County's shores.

A collection of honored images from this year’s competition celebrating “photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools” ...

More than 7,900 entries were submitted to the competition, with stunning images featuring seal pups, a sunken ship, shrimp and sharks.

Matthew Smith's capture of two sea lions in the Falkland Islands earns him to the Underwater Photographer of the Year award.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Geoffrey Morrison Sharks and turtles, coral and rays, shipwrecks, and maybe ...