Diary Note - Media Call: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 premieres at the Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum

Two Australian photographers claim winning titles in international photography competition

Thursday November 6

11:30am – 12:30pm
Australian National Maritime Museum

2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour

The Australian National Maritime Museum is thrilled to be hosting the premiere exhibition of the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 winners and finalists. Opening on November 6, this exhibition features 112 striking images that celebrate ocean beauty and spotlight its ecological crises and the urgency of marine conservation.

For the first time in the competition’s history, two Australian Photographers have been selected from over 15,000 images and named category winners in the competition.

Melbourne photographer Marcia Riederer won the Fine Art category with an image of a Dwarf Minke whale, photographed on the Ribbon Reefs, part of the Great Barrier Reef.

Craig Parry, based in Lennox Head, NSW, won the Human Connection category with a compelling drone image of a rescue attempt for a stranded Humpback whale on Seven Mile Beach.

Talent available:
Marcia Riederer – Fine Art Winner
Craig Parry – Human Connection Winner

For images: OPY25 Media Kit
To attend, for interviews or for further information:
Alex Gonzalez                 m: 0401 545 778            e: [email protected]