Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) is an annual competition that celebrates life beneath our oceans, lakes and rivers. From humble beginnings in 1965, the UK-based competition has grown and grown. In 2021, 4 500 photographs were entered by more than 400 photographers in 13 categories.
International travel has largely been restricted due to the pandemic and many diving resorts have been unable to accept guests. As a result, hundreds if not thousands of people have been forced out of work across
