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Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026: Seahorse farewell wins competition
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A portrait of an adult seahorse with two newly born juveniles in French Polynesia won the overall Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 award, capturing a rare and intimate moment.
- The competition received thousands of entries, with category winners including images of dolphins surfing in Sydney, rescuers aiding a stranded pilot whale in Cape Verde, and an inquisitive green turtle.
- Julien Anton, the overall winner and a hobbyist photographer, credited local communities in Tahiti and Moorea for their knowledge, emphasizing the image’s role in bridging science, conservation, and public awareness.
- The award’s founder, Will Harrison, praised the winning photograph for its emotional impact and power, describing it as urgent and impossible to ignore.
- The Ocean Photographer of the Year competition is co-presented by Oceanographic and Blancpain, showcasing diverse and compelling ocean imagery.
