SUMMARY
The United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea has announced the winners of the 13th annual Photo Competition for UN World Oceans Day. This year's competition featured a new "Connecting Oceans" category, won by Valentina Cucchiara for her image of a diver in Mexico's Cenote Nariz. Other winning categories included "Big and Small Underwater Faces," "Underwater Seascapes," and "Above Water Seascapes," with images capturing subjects from gray whales to bear cubs.
TAKEAWAYS
Winners of the 13th UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition have been announced.
A new "Connecting Oceans" category was introduced this year.
Winning images depicted underwater caves, marine life, and coastal wildlife.
The competition aims to highlight the beauty and importance of the ocean.