The power of a single image can change the way we see the world. Nowhere is this truer than in underwater photography, where powerful pictures connect us to the beauty, fragility, and urgent truths of our oceans.
That's why DIVEVOLK is incredibly proud to have been a sponsor of the prestigious 13th Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year Competition (OGPICOTY) for 2025. This globally respected platform is unique, celebrating the highest level of underwater artistry while championing vital ocean conservation narratives.
This year's competition was more competitive than ever, with over 10,000 breathtaking submissions from around the world. According to the OGPICOTY team, only 1 in 20 images made it to the final round, a testament to the incredible talent involved. The winners were announced during a global World Ocean Day LIVE Broadcast on June 8th, 2025.
Spotlight on the Smartphone Winner: Congratulations, PJ Aristorenas!
As innovators in smartphone underwater imaging, we were particularly excited about the SMART PHONE PICTURE category. We are thrilled to congratulate PJ Aristorenas for winning this category and receiving the Jennifer Hayes Award of Excellence!
PJ's winning photograph is a stunning example of what is possible with the powerful cameras we carry in our pockets.
Caption: Winner, SMART PHONE PICTURE – Jennifer Hayes Award of Excellence. Photo by PJ Aristorenas with DIVEVOLK Dive Housing.
As part of our sponsorship, DIVEVOLK is delighted to award PJ Aristorenas with a DIVEVOLK prize package. We are honored to reward his outstanding achievement and support his future underwater storytelling journeys!
A Competition with Soul and Integrity
OGPICOTY stands apart for its meaningful judging process. Every entry is thoughtfully reviewed, and the final selections are judged by an extraordinary panel of luminaries in ocean arts and sciences. Uniquely, each award is named in honor of one of these distinguished champions, an element that defines the soul and integrity of the competition.
Explore the 2025 Winning Images
The images from this year's competition are more than just beautiful—they speak of resilience, fragility, and the urgent need for conservation. They are pictures with the power to educate, inspire, and stir deeper care for our blue planet.
We invite the entire DIVEVOLK community to explore the incredible work of all the OGPICOTY 2025 honorees:
Keep an eye out for the next edition of Ocean Geographic Magazine, which will feature all 2025 winners in a stunning 38-page spread, where DIVEVOLK's sponsorship will be proudly credited.
We are truly honored to partner with the Ocean Geographic Society in this important endeavor. Together, we are not just celebrating extraordinary talent—we are fueling a movement that brings the ocean’s most vital stories to the world. Congratulations again to PJ Aristorenas and all the winners!
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