DPG is pleased to announce the opening of the 10th annual United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Contest, centered around the 2023 theme “Planet of the Oceans: Tides in Change”. In addition to the one-day celebration of the United Nations World Oceans Day at United Nations Headquarters in New York, this year’s pivotal competition draws on the power of art to support the call to action. the theme of putting the ocean first.
The United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Contest is a free and public competition in collaboration between the United Nations Department of Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, the DPG, Oceanic Global, Nausicaa and the Maritime Commission. UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanography. The 10th Anniversary Competition offers a unique opportunity for photographers to showcase the vast breadth and depth of ocean beauty and shed light on the little-known promise and potential that abounds beneath the oceans. its waves. From now until April 23, the following six categories will be open for submission:
- There’s no time to waste
- Putting the Ocean First
- The wonderful world of tides
- Ocean is life
- Big and small faces underwater
- underwater seascape
The winning entries will be announced during the annual United Nations World Oceans Day event on June 8 as well as broadcast live on UNTV.
In the decade since its inception, the annual competition has been curated by underwater photographer Ellen Cuylaerts and judged by a jury of world-renowned photographers. This year is no exception, with the 2023 jury boasting well-known names including wildlife photographer Rathika Ramasamy (India), wildlife photographer Rajan Desai (USA) and Underwater wildlife photographer Ipah Uid Lynn (Malaysia). For more details about the entries, including contest rules, judges, etc., visit www.divephotoguide.com/world-oceans-day-photo-competition.
All entries must be submitted by April 23, 2023 at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
About United Nations World Oceans Day
Since its inception in 2008, the United Nations World Oceans Day (UN WOD) has celebrated the ocean and its importance to our planet and lives, while raising awareness about the many threats it faces. As ocean challenges continue to increase, so too does the need for global understanding and mobilization. To celebrate the 2023 UN World Oceans Day theme, Ocean Planet, the United Nations is working with decision-makers, indigenous leaders, scientists, executives private sector leaders, civil society representatives, celebrities and young activists to put the ocean first.
Join us on June 8, 2023 for the United Nations World Oceans Day 2023 organized by the Oceanic Affairs and Law of the Sea Division of the Legal Office in collaboration with Oceanic Global, organized by Oceanic Global. held live at United Nations Headquarters in New York and broadcast live globally.
Learn more at www.UNWorldOceansDay.org
