Underwater Photography News

Underwater photography news, including new gear, photo contests, marine life issues, dive destinations and more.

The 13th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2024 is accepting entries today through November 30, 2024
By UWPG News

Ocean Art 2024 Competition Announced

Ocean Art 2024 Underwater Photo Competition Announced
UWPG News
The 13th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition 2024 is accepting entries today through November 30, 2024

Los Angeles – September 26, 2024 08:00 AM PST – The Underwater Photography Guide is delighted to announce that it is accepting entries for the 2024 edition of the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition – now in its 13th year!

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Kraken Sports releases the KR-S80: A Powerful Compact Strobe/Video Light for Underwater Photographers

Kraken Sports releases the KR-S80: A Powerful Compact Strobe/Video Light for Underwater Photographers

Kraken Sports recently announced the release of its latest innovation in underwater photography equipment – the KR-S80 Underwater Strobe / Video Light. This compact powerhouse is set to revolutionize the way professional and amateur photographers capture the mesmerizing beauty of the underwater world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Marelux announces new Underwater Housing for Sony a7CII & a7C R

Marelux, a leader in underwater imaging solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its cutting-edge underwater housing for the Sony a7C II and a7C R cameras. This groundbreaking product is set to redefine the standards of underwater photography, offering unmatched durability, safety, and ease of use for both professional photographers and diving enthusiasts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Marelux announces new Underwater Housing for Canon R5 Mark II

Marelux announces new Underwater Housing for Canon R5 Mark II

With the popularity of the recently announced Canon R5 Mark II expecting to be high, Marelux have announced the release of their latest housing, the Marelux MX-R5II underwater 

RECOMMENDED ARTICLES

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


SeaLife announces new Sea Dragon Duo 10K+ Color Boost™ Underwater Photo-Video Light Set
By UWPG News

SeaLife announces new Sea Dragon Duo 10K+ Color Boost™ Underwater Photo-Video Light Set

SeaLife announces new Sea Dragon Duo 10K+ Color Boost™ Underwater Photo-Video Light Set
UWPG News
SeaLife announces new Sea Dragon Duo 10K+ Color Boost™ Underwater Photo-Video Light Set

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Ocean Art Contest Announces the World's Best Underwater Photographs
By UWPG News

Ocean Art 2023 Winners Announced

Ocean Art 2023 Winners Announced
UWPG News
Ocean Art Contest Announces the World's Best Underwater Photographs

12th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest Winners Announced 

Ocean Art Contest Announces the World’s Best Underwater Photography 

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


By UWPG News

Coral Seeding - Synergies in Technology and Application to Restore Coral Reefs in the Caribbean

UWPG News

The Caribbean's once-vibrant coral reefs are currently facing a crisis, confronting a barrage of rapid and distressing ecosystem changes. This catastrophe is characterized by mass bleaching which is a consequence of rising water temperatures, and large-scale die-offs caused by the devastating Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD). These profound ecological shifts are not merely confined to the underwater realm; they resonate ashore, impacting coastal communities that have long relied on these vibrant reefs for their economic sustenance and critical coastal protection.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Return of Dive Industry Legend Peter Hughes to Anthony's Keys Resort Marks a Milestone in Resort's History

Dive Legend, Peter Hughes' Return to Anthony's Keys Resort

Return of Dive Industry Legend Peter Hughes to Anthony's Keys Resort Marks a Milestone in Resort's History

Exciting news from Anthony's Keys Resort! Peter Hughes, a highly respected figure in the diving industry, known for his extensive experience and contributions to the world of diving is returning to Anthony's Key Resort (AKR). His consulting role will bring valuable insights and expertise to the resort and its diving operations. This will lead to improvements and innovations in the resort's diving programs and services. It's great to see such an experienced professional continuing to make a positive impact on the diving community.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chino Mendoza , is an avid diver and underwater photographer and tries to go everytime he can.  He is based in Manila which is a few hours Anilao which is the “critter capital of the Philippines”  He likes to shoot macro and his favorite subjects are nudibranchs and frogfishes.

Get in touch with him via email at lorenzo@bluewaterphotostore.com

View Chino's work:  Facebook     |     Instagram

ALSO BY CHINO MENDOZA

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire aids to strengthen coral species using selective breeding and assisted fertilization on Bonaire's coral reefs
By UWPG News

Safeguarding the Genetic Diversity of Bonaire’s Coral Reefs

UWPG News
Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire aids to strengthen coral species using selective breeding and assisted fertilization on Bonaire's coral reefs

Safeguarding the Genetic Diversity of Bonaire’s Coral Reefs

Press Release from Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire
September 18, 2023

 

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


By Mark Strickland

Farewell to Stan Waterman

Farewell to Stan Waterman
Mark Strickland

The diving and underwater imaging communities have lost an iconic and greatly loved personality with the recent passing of Stan Waterman at the age of 100.  Growing up in New Jersey and spending his summers in Delaware and Maine, becoming one of the world’s most revered underwater filmmakers was not an obvious career path for young Stan, although he did gain an appreciation for the underwater world when trying out his first facemask in Florida at age 11.  After serving in the US Navy during WWII and graduating from Dartmouth where he studied English under renowned poet Robert Fros

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark Strickland is the friendly store manager at Bluewater Photo.  Be sure to give him a call if you have any questions. His life-long interest in the sea has included over 10,000 dives and careers as lifeguard, boat captain and scuba instructor. His passion for underwater photography has led him to many top dive locales, including Virgin Islands, Australia, and Thailand, where he spent 17 years as Cruise Director on a series of live-aboards. www.markstrickland.com

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

The Best Service & Prices on u/w Photo Gear

 

Visit Bluewater Photo & Video for all your underwater photography and video gear. Click, or call the team at (310) 633-5052 for expert advice!

 


The Best Pricing, Service & Expert Advice to Book your Dive Trips

 

Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


Pages