The votes have been counted, and we're excited to share the 2025 Discover the Sea Photography Contest results! Nearly 400 stunning photos were submitted to this year's contest, and over 3,000 votes were cast! First, second, and third place winners were selected via popular vote for each of the following photo categories: Fish Portrait, Macro, Invertebrate, Comedy, and Habitat/Seascape/Environment. Visit this page to view all the winning photos. Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who participated in this year's contest by submitting photos, voting for your favorite images, or both!
Photo Credit: "The Ocean as Art" by Michelle Krotec, Photographed in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. 3rd Place, Habitat/Seascape/Environment category.