Julien Anton: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026

Julien Anton won Oceanographic Magazine's "Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026" award with this photo.

An adult seahorse pictured with newly born juveniles in the shallow seaweed-filled waters of Moorea, French Polynesia. Although they are unlikely to be related, their arrangement creates the impression of a farewell, as if the tiny seahorses are gathering around a father after he has released them into the world.

For more amazing oceanic photos in a variety of categories:

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/opa-winner/ocean-photographer-of-the-year-2026-julien-anton/