The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition returns with 7,000 submissions. Spanish photographer Álvaro Herrero wins the title for 2025 with his captivating image, Radiant Bond, highlighting the tender relationship between a mother humpback whale and her calf.

A playful sea lion. An elegant shark. A mother whale. And a few thirsty camels. The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 winners.

Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.

A camel drinking in the desert - photographed from beneath the water? Dueling wrasse fish in Japan? Just two of the stunning, unexpected images from this year’s competition. View on euronews

A stunning photograph of a mother humpback whale and her newborn calf win this year's Underwater Photographer of the Year

The Underwater Photographer of the Year contest highlights compelling underwater images of wrecked ships and planes.

Take a look at the captivating colours in this underwater image of a diver. It was taken in Cancun in Mexico during the rainy summer season. What a funny looking fella! The thirsty camel was photographed having a much-needed refreshing drink in Kuwait.