The winner in the category devoted to amphibian and reptilian behavior was this shot of a lava lizard aboard the head of a marine iguana, which looks blissfully unbothered by the lizard’s position.
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The 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year highlight the hidden lives of sea creatures navigating a rapidly changing habitat.
Other winners of the ocean life photo contest include penguins in Beatles formation, crabby-looking dolphins, and cuttlefish abstaining from a death match to win over the girl.
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Check out stunning snapshots depicting all corners of nature, courtesy of the GDT Nature Photography Competition of 2026.