Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 winners (Global) 20/Feb/2024

Whale Bones beat more than 6,500 photographs from around the world.

"Whale Bones was photographed in the toughest conditions, as a breath-hold diver descends below the Greenland ice sheet to bear witness to the carcasses," Alex Mustard, who chaired the judging panel, said.

"The diver's suit and torch give it a 'visiting alien' feel.

"The composition flows effortlessly and takes your eye on the right journey to tell the story."

The contest has 13 categories, including Macro, Wide-Angle, Behaviour and Wreck, as well as four for photos in British waters.

Jenny Stock was named as British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024, for Star Attraction.

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