For wide angle, portrait, behaviour, documentary and macro underwater images celebrating the scenery, life, importance or challenges facing tropical coral reefs.
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Past category winners: 2026 Dr. Tom Shlesinger (Israel) | 2025 Catherine Holmes, (UK)
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