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World Underwater Macro Awards 2026

First Competition Dedicated to Underwater Macro Photography

Celebrating excellence in macro and super macro photography

1,963
Total Submissions
354
Photographers
36
Spotters
25
Countries
1
Years Running
Featured Winners

Award Winning Macro Photography

Discover The finest underwater close-up imagery

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Thousand eye One parent
Finalist
Thousand eye One parent
Marine Behaviours • DSLR
Prize offered by Planet Dive Anilao
Demo PhotographerOlivier Martinoo
36
Proud Mama
Winner
Proud Mama
Super-macro • DSLR
Prize offered by Ondina Liveaboard
Demo PhotographerOlivier Martinoo
15
Fluid Flames
Runner Up
Fluid Flames
Nudibranch • DSLR
Prize Artemis 1000 Offered by Marelux
Demo PhotographerOlivier Martinoo
25
Competition Categories

Eight Macro's Categories

From macro to creative lighting, find the perfect category for your underwater masterpiece

Macro icon

Macro

Close-up photography revealing intricate details of small marine subjects
376 submissions
Super Macro icon

Super Macro

Extreme close-up photography showcasing the tiniest marine creatures
190 submissions
Nudibranchs icon

Nudibranchs

Colorful sea slugs in all their magnificent diversity
226 submissions
Crustaceans icon

Crustaceans

Crabs, shrimp, lobsters and other fascinating crustaceans
197 submissions
Animal Behaviour icon

Animal Behaviour

Capturing unique behaviors and interactions of marine life
249 submissions
Creative Lighting icon

Creative Lighting

Artistic use of light to create stunning underwater compositions
207 submissions
Rare Critters icon

Rare Critters

Unusual and rarely photographed marine species
58 submissions
Blackwater & Bonfire icon

Blackwater & Bonfire

Deep water photography of pelagic species and nocturnal subjects
126 submissions
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Competition Announcement
Competition Announcement
12/1/2025

We are excited to announce the inaugural Underwater Macro Awards competition for 2026! This first-ever competition dedicated to underwater macro photography.

Judging Panel Announced
Judging Panel Announced
12/15/2025

Meet our prestigious panel of judges for the 2026 competition, including renowned marine photographers and marine biology experts.

Underwater Macro Awards 2026 Competition Now Open
Underwater Macro Awards 2026 Competition Now Open
1/19/2026

The highly anticipated Underwater Macro Awards 2026 competition is now accepting submissions. Don't miss your chance to showcase your underwater macro photography skills!

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Join hundred of underwater Macro photographers in the first world's competition dedicated to Underwater Macro

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