Marine Photo Competition 2025: The winners!
Our marine photo competition winners are confirmed!
2025 is the second year of the marine photo competition, organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust with Sussex Underwater.
This year we had both a popular vote and a judging panel - formed of Sussex Wildlife Trust, Sussex Underwater, a local photography student and professional marine photographer, Paul Parsons.
Judges' winner:
Snail Nursery by Colin Pullen
The judges commented: "Such an unusual, striking and charming image with a strong composition."
Judges' runners up:
Baillon's Wrasse © Gerald Legg
The judges commented: "High quality portrait of an unusual species."
Judges' runners up:
Barnacles and Jewels by Colin Pullen
The judges commented: "Fascinating juxtaposition of very different animals with a common purpose (catching plankton) and lovely colours."
Public vote winner:
Tompot Blenny by Kirstie Harris
Kirstie's Tompot Blenny was a runaway winner, with almost twice the votes of the next most popular image.
As one blog commenter, Arianne Mortimer, said: "Tompot Blenny looks so friendly and happy it made me smile. That's worth a vote."
Public vote runner up:
Peacock Worm by Clair Read
Thanks to everyone who submitted entries, and congratulations to our winners.
As one blog commenter, Michelle, put it, when reviewing the shortlist: "It was a difficult choice. They are all beautiful photos that show the importance of protecting our seabeds."
If you feel inspired to add your voice to the calls for proper protection in our marine protected areas, do it now:
Comments
Stunning photos – love the Tom pot blenny especially xx
14 Aug 2025 11:08:00
All wildlife is precious and vital for our species Our protected marine areas must be conserved all costs.
14 Aug 2025 11:43:00
Loved the Snails an Tompot Blenny
14 Aug 2025 12:19:00
Lovely photos very high standard my particular favorite was the Tin Pot Blenny as they are always photo bombing are films.
14 Aug 2025 15:35:00
Fabulous photos
14 Aug 2025 15:38:00
Save our seas!
15 Aug 2025 23:01:00
Wonderful photographs
18 Aug 2025 09:03:00
Stunning photos – love the Tom pot blenny especially xx
20 Aug 2025 15:42:00
I much enjoyed the entries. I can no longer go onto the beach, let alone go into the water. It was good to share in the fun.
23 Aug 2025 12:36:00
Sussex Wildlife Trust:
Thank you Alan