Posted on Mar 1, 2025
15 breathtaking images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 awards
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A young South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) approaches divers off the coast of the West Falkland Islands, curious about the human visitors. He playfully pokes and boops the divers, one of whom is photographer Patrick Webster of the US. During an hour of observing the rambunctious and curious creature, Webster snapped an image (seen above) perfectly capturing the encounter.
15 breathtaking images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 awards
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CPT Jack Durish
I was snorkeling around an island off the coast of Ensenada, Mexico when a sea lion and I came face to face unexpectedly while circling the same boulder in opposite directions. This photo matched his expression (and likely mine)
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