Every year, underwater photographers hold a contest for the best shot in different categories. Here is a list of the best works that have appeared over the past year.

"Cleaning"

The author of this picture captured how a shrimp got into a fish’s mouth in the hope of finding some food.

Prawn Shrimp

This photo was taken accidentally when the photographer noticed a small red dot at the bottom.

"Tet-a-tet"

This picture took the fourth place in the category "Portrait"

Frozen Pearl

This photo took third place in the competition and is considered one of the most successful.

"Parental love"

This photo took third place in the competition.

Nemo

A gorgeous picture of a clown fish made the judges give him an extra reward.

"Curiosity"

This photo received an additional award in the Portrait category.

Spider Crab Attack

This picture was not included in the top ten, but the judges marked it as one of the most significant.

"Sea Sheep"

Another jury favorite.

"Friendly smile"

It is difficult to agree with the name of the photo, it looks creepy. Second place.

Ramp

This is how this sea creature looks in comparison with a diver.

Electric scooters

A whole group of electric ramps. First place.

"Riff against the sunset"

This photo took second place in the category of wide-angle shots.

Stingray group

Another picture related to stingrays. This time in the category of wide-angle shots.

Riff and heaven

Another shot of the riff. This time against a cloudy sky.

"Friends"

A cute photo of two fur seals was named one of the best in the competition.

"Giant"

Another crazy comparison of a sea creature with humans.

Lizard

Marine life is not only full of cute fish.

"Clown"

Another photo depicting an attentive father caring for his offspring.

"Uninvited guest"

The insanely beautiful beast with multi-colored eyes is clearly dissatisfied with the fact that he was disturbed.

"Life in a bubble"

Second place in the competition.

"Sea lion"

Sea animals also know how to pose.

Dolphin group

This charming photo also received an award.

Marvelous sea reefs

A bewitching photo of marine architecture.

Micro octopus

This is what a tiny octopus looks like in motion.

Macro skates

Brilliant macro photo of seahorses.

Zelenka ’

And this is how the cutest representatives of the seabed look like.

"In depth"

Elegant game of light and shadow.

“Between the sky and the sea”

The best shot confirming the connection between the underwater world and the terrestrial.

"Nimble"

1st place in the category of deep-sea photos.

"Siesta"

Third place for these sleeping beauties

"Life in the Egg"

The nascent fish life.

"Red on Green"

Second place for this macro shot.

Sea stone

These are such unusual camouflage lovers who live at the bottom.

Jellyfish

Graceful jellyfish in the light.

"Sight"

Second place in the "Macro" category.

"Well hello"

You need to look at this fur seal by turning the screen over.

Sunrise at the bottom

An amazing shot, which captures a gorgeous play of light and shadow under water.

Mollusk

Mini octopus on the seabed.

"Reflection"

An amazing picture of the inhabitants of the deepest regions.

Jellyfish killer

Unusual collision of two species on the seabed.

Fractal octopus

An adult of one of the most unusual representatives of marine fauna.

"In the egg"

First place for a picture of a clam.

"Guests from the tiny world"

These are barely noticeable creatures found in the deepest regions.

"A threat"

It’s better not to walk along the seabed.

"Chimera"

First place in the category "Portrait"

Shrimp

Another cute representative of marine "insects".

"Hunger"

Such frightened inhabitants of the sea live at the bottom.