Beautiful Ocean Photos

Photography

Oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth.

A big photography contest celebrates the ocean and reminds us to protect it.

The best photos from the contest show many kinds of ocean life and the problems it faces.

Some photos show orcas working together and a very small seahorse.

The contest founder says the photos tell important stories about our planet.

The winners will be announced on September 11.

Here are some of the best photos from each group.

Wildlife

Two octopuses are together on a coral reef.

A baby elephant seal is in a shallow pool.

Orcas are carrying a whale they caught.

Fine Art

A small shrimp is on a pink sponge.

Some rays are swimming above the sand.

Two birds are touching beaks.

Adventure

A diver is with many sardines.

Dolphins are surfing with people.

A cave has leaves from the jungle above.

Conservation

Penguins are near an old whaling station.

A sea lion has plastic around its neck.

A whale shark is with many divers.

Conservation Hope

Lobsters are being raised to be set free.

A monk seal is with its baby.

Turtles are resting in a cave.

Human Connection

People are collecting shellfish.

A big sunfish is swimming.

A place is helping rescued puffins.

The Ocean Unseen

A crab is taking care of its eggs.

A small seahorse is on a plant.

A small octopus is moving on a reef.

A photo shows fish above some worms.

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