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Photo: Chromis reef fish and staghorn coral underwater scenic, Amanda Meyer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain, cropped

Underwater Photographer of the Year 2027

Underwater Photographer of the Year · Remote · United Kingdom

Open to Tunisian applicants

Checked on 25 Oct 2026

Who
Underwater photographers, all countries
Fee
20 to 45 pounds; three free categories
Prize
Amounts to be confirmed
Opens
1 November 2026
4 Jan 2027Deadline, 23:59 London timein 2 months
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Can you apply? Answer 3 short questions, no account needed.

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In short

Underwater Photographer of the Year 2027, a competition based in the United Kingdom, opens on 1 November 2026 and closes on 4 January 2027 at 23:59 GMT. Its rules set no nationality condition. Entry costs 20, 35 or 45 pounds for up to 3, 10 or 20 images, and some categories are free, including Mobile Phone. Winners are announced on 26 February 2027.

Who can apply

Who can enter
UPY presents itself as a global competition, and its rules set no nationality or residence condition; only the British awards are limited to UK photographers. A photographer in Tunisia can enter the main categories.
Images
EXIF data and RAW files are checked, so stills taken from video are not eligible. AI-generated images are banned.
Ethics
Entrants must follow high ethical standards when diving. Baited shots are allowed only where the practice is legal.

Funding and what it does not cover

Entry costs 20 pounds for up to 3 images, 35 for up to 10 and 45 for up to 20. Mobile Phone, Marine Conservation and British Waters Living Together are free, up to 5 images each. Prize amounts are to be confirmed.

Covered

  • Free entry in three categories, up to 5 images each

You pay

  • The entry fee of 20, 35 or 45 pounds for the paid categories

Sources

Checked on 25 Oct 2026

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