"Off the deep waters of Kumejima, Japan, Steven Kovacs captured an image that would be awarded Best in Show for the 2025 Ocean Art Photography Contest. Traveling to the Okinawa prefecture in the hopes of encountering a scarcely documented species of larval goosefish, Kovacs spent nearly two weeks blackwater diving before photographing the rare moment. "Unfortunately, this beautiful little fish turned out to be incredibly uncooperative and difficult to photograph," Kovacs says."
"The resulting image is aptly titled "Tired fish." This past year, the annual contest saw thousands of entries spanning more than 90 countries. From silky sharks in Cuba to small pipefish in Indonesia, each photograph highlights unique, fleeting underwater moments that often go unseen. Awardees took home more than $60,000 in prizes, including once-in-a-lifetime experiences such as diving excursions, cruises, and liveaboard trips."
Steven Kovacs traveled to Kumejima in Okinawa prefecture and spent nearly two weeks blackwater diving to locate a scarcely documented larval goosefish. The fish yawned briefly while facing the camera, producing the photograph titled "Tired fish" that won Best in Show for the 2025 Ocean Art Photography Contest. The annual contest received thousands of entries from more than 90 countries and awarded winners across 14 categories. Awardees shared over $60,000 in prizes, including diving excursions, cruises, and liveaboard trips. An online gallery displays the winning images and information about the contest and future open calls.
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