Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council is again running its underwater photography competition as part of the eight-day Ocean Festival which kicks off on Sunday 26 November.
Now in its third year, the annual competition is part of the 30th Ocean Festival which celebrates the area’s five marine protected areas and their invertebrates, marine flora, fauna and megafauna. “Sharing photographs of the wonders beneath the waterline as part of the Ocean Festival, is the perfect opportunity to share knowledge about protecting and conserving our oceans to safeguard this treasure which is such an important part of life on the Northern Beaches,” explains Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins. “Our oceans are the lungs of our planet, providing 50% of the oxygen we breathe, and our lives depend on it. The more that people know about what is under the water, the more likely they are to protect our oceans.”
Entrants are asked to respond to the eight categories with this year’s theme ‘Life Below Water’. All submissions must be taken within the last two years at one of the five aquatic reserves on the Northern Beaches. This year young people aged 18 – 24yrs are also encouraged to enter the competition and share their fascination with the underwater world. The winner will be recognised as the Young UNDERWATER! 2023 Photographer of the Year. In addition, a new category of Reels (15 – 30 secs) has been added to appeal to underwater videographers. The People’s Choice Award will be online for voting from 6 -11 November.
Entries for all categories close 11:59pm on Monday 23 October 2023. Click here for full details.
