Winners Announced for Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition

Winners Announced for Ocean Art Underwater Photography Competition

Ocean Art "Safe Under the Sea" Competition Winners Announced

The Ocean Art "Safe Under the Sea" competition, a special underwater photo competition aimed at sharing the beauty of the oceans and aiding the World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC Foundation in their fight to improve the health of the planet and its people, has announced its winners for 2020.

The competition, which will accept entries in September, attracted photographers from 79 countries. The winners were selected across various categories, including Wide Angle, Macro, Marine Life Behavior, Portrait, Coldwater, Shipwrecks, Blackwater, Underwater Conservation, Underwater Art, and Compact Category.

In the "Lemon Goby" category, Stan Chen took the 1st Place for a shot taken in Lembeh, Indonesia. Stan also secured 2nd Place in the "Compact Macro" category for another shot taken in Lembeh, Indonesia. The 3rd Place in the same category was awarded to Kyungshin Kim for a shot taken in North Coast, Taiwan.

The 1st Place in the "Red" category was shared by Eric Hou, who won for shots taken in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines, and Stan Chen, who won for a shot taken in the same location. The 3rd Place in the "Red" category was awarded to Jeff Molder for a shot taken in Kona, Hawaii, USA.

Yung Sen Wu secured the 3rd Place in the "Ocean Overlord" category for a shot taken in the Red Sea, Egypt. The 2nd Place in the "Curiosity" category was awarded to Tobias Friedrich for a shot taken in Tasiilaq, East-Greenland, and the 1st Place was won by Joanna Smart for a shot taken at Anacapa Island, California, USA.

The 3rd Place in the "Famous Motorcycle of Thistlegorm" category was won by Chris Gug for a shot taken in Key West, Florida, USA, and the 2nd Place was awarded to Barraque Nicolas for a shot taken in the South of France. The 1st Place in this category was taken by Taner Atilgan for a shot taken in the Red Sea, Egypt.

The 3rd Place in the "Hiding Behind" category was won by Yi Ping Chang for a shot taken in North Coast, Taiwan, and the 2nd Place was awarded to Gaetano Gargulo for a shot taken in Praiano, Italy. The 1st Place in this category was not specified in the provided information.

The "Turtle Hair" category saw Stephanie Doniger take the 2nd Place for a shot taken in an unspecified location. The 3rd Place in the "Inside Out" category was won by Francisco Sedano Vera for a shot taken in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, and the 2nd Place was awarded to Celia Kujala for a shot taken in Hornby Island, Canada.

The "Bubblewand" category was won by Rodger Klein for a shot taken in Venice Beach, California, USA, and the 3rd Place was awarded to Eric Hou for a shot taken in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines. The "In the Net" category was won by Gaetano Gargulo for a shot taken in Praiano, Italy, and the 3rd Place was not specified.

The "Blanket" category was won by Eric Hou for a shot taken in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines, and the 3rd Place was not specified. The "Under the Ice of the White Sea" category was won by Petr Polícháč for a shot taken in the White Sea, Russia, and the 2nd Place was not specified.

The "Kiss Under the Sea" category was won by Elena Markushina for a shot taken in Whyalla, South Australia, and the 2nd Place was not specified. The "Releasing Hope" category, which is the Best of Show winning image, was won by Edwar Herreno for a shot taken in Galapagos Island, Ecuador.

The competition would not be possible without the support of Bluewater Photo and Travel, the top underwater photo and video retailer and full-service dive travel agency in the industry. Other sponsors for the competition include Ikelite, Paralenz, AquaMarine Diving Bali and the Watergarden Hotel, Sealife, and Atlantis Dive Resorts.

For more information about the competition and its specific organizations it benefits in the fight against Covid-19, please check the official website or announcements from the organizers directly. The Underwater Photography Guide donated 25% of the proceeds from the competition to the WHO and CDC Foundation, bringing them thousands of dollars closer to a cure for Covid-19.

1. The Ocean Art "Safe Under the Sea" competition aims to share ocean beauty and help the WHO and CDC Foundation fight for the health of the planet and its people.
2. The underwater photo competition accepts entries in September and attracted photographers from 79 countries.
3. Stan Chen won 1st Place in the "Lemon Goby" category for a shot taken in Lembeh, Indonesia.
4. Stan Chen also secured 2nd Place in the "Compact Macro" category for another shot taken in Lembeh, Indonesia.
5. Kyungshin Kim won 3rd Place in the same "Compact Macro" category for a shot taken in North Coast, Taiwan.
6. Eric Hou and Stan Chen shared the 1st Place in the "Red" category for shots taken in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.
7. Jeff Molder won the 3rd Place in the same "Red" category for a shot taken in Kona, Hawaii, USA.
8. Yung Sen Wu won 3rd Place in the "Ocean Overlord" category for a shot taken in the Red Sea, Egypt.
9. Tobias Friedrich won the 2nd Place in the "Curiosity" category with a shot taken in Tasiilaq, East-Greenland.
10. Joanna Smart won the 1st Place in the same "Curiosity" category with a shot taken at Anacapa Island, California, USA.
11. Chris Gug won 3rd Place in the "Famous Motorcycle of Thistlegorm" category for a shot taken in Key West, Florida, USA.
12. The 1st Place in the same "Famous Motorcycle of Thistlegorm" category was taken by Taner Atilgan.
13. The competition is supported by Bluewater Photo and Travel, Ikelite, Paralenz, AquaMarine Diving Bali and the Watergarden Hotel, Sealife, and Atlantis Dive Resorts. The Underwater Photography Guide donated 25% of the proceeds to the WHO and CDC Foundation to fight against Covid-19.

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