"Ocean Photography Awards 2023: Captivating Images of Marine Life"

The Ocean Photography Awards 2023 winners have been announced, showcasing breathtaking images of marine life and highlighting environmental issues. The overall winner, Jialing Cai, captured a female paper nautilus in the aftermath of the Taal Volcano eruption in the Philippines. Other winning photographs include a portrait of a green sea turtle in Maui, a scene from the Arctic landscape of Svalbard, a dynamic shot of gentoo penguins in Paradise Bay, and a humpback whale breaching in the Pacific Ocean. The exhibition of these stunning photographs is currently being held at the Australian National Maritime Museum.