Ocean Photographer of the Year 

The Australian National Maritime Museum are celebrating the beauty of our blue planet by showcasing the wonders of our oceans and the urgent need to protect them. Featuring 118 extraordinary images, this exhibition celebrates the vision of talented photographers from around the world.

A panel of expert judges selected the winning images, celebrating excellence in the categories of The Ocean, Wildlife, Fine Art, Adventure, Conservation (Hope), Conservation (Impact), Human Connection Award, Young Photographer of the Year and the Ocean Portfolio Award.  The exhibition includes the Female Fifty Fathoms Award created in 2021 by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpainto promote women in the field. Each year it celebrates one woman’s portfolio of work nominated by her peers.

From breathtaking wildlife encounters and underwater vistas to compelling scenes of human connection with the ocean, each photograph tells a powerful story.

The Ocean Photographer of the Year competition, run by the London based Oceanographic Magazine, is in its 5th year and has quickly achieved recognition amongst photographers around the world. The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to partner with Oceanographic Magazine in producing the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year.

Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty, adventure, and conservation stories that reflect the deep connection we share with our oceans.

 

Ultimate Depth – A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea 

Embark on a journey from the ocean's sunlit surface to its deepest, darkest depths, exploring five unique zones, each brimming with its own wonders. As you descend, watch the light fade, feel the pressure build, and discover the resilient life forms that thrive in these extreme environments.

There is only one world ocean and it covers 70 per cent of the planet. Ultimate depth: a journey to the bottom of the sea, invites you to experience and understand our ocean, so together we can help to protect it. Join us as we dive in to experience each zone, encounter extraordinary creatures, and uncover the cutting-edge technologies that unveil their secrets and reveal their hidden world.  

Make your own Deep Sea Creature and release it into the Midnight Zone, and end your adventure in the deepest reaches of our ocean, the Hadal Zone, where you can investigate the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, the submersible that took James Cameron to these extreme depths in 2012.