Photo Contest
August 20, 2025

Incredible Finalists of the 2025 Ocean Photographer of the Year Contest

Oceanographic Magazine has sifted through thousands of entrants and narrowed down the finalists of its Ocean Photographer of the Year contest. Presented together with Blancpain, the competition celebrates the beauty of our ocean and highlights why it must be protected at all costs. The 2025 finalists are spread across seven categories that include everything from photographs of extraordinary wildlife to a look at the environmental impact humans have on the ocean.

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Animals
August 19, 2025

Sea Otters Adorably Hold Hands While Sleeping To Keep From Drifting Apart

Sea otters are arguably some of the most adorable creatures out there. Just look at their cute faces and tiny fuzzy bodies! Plus, they have a particular behavior that has captured hearts around the world. These fluffy creatures have been spotted holding each other’s paws and cuddling to prevent drifting away from one another while they sleep. This is not only heartwarming, but also part of a clever survival tactic.

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Street Art
August 19, 2025

Artist Creates Ephemeral Earth Murals Using Iceland’s Evocative Landscape as a Canvas

With his last piece of art, David Popa showed that switching off the outside noise and focusing on what matters can really pay off. In June, the Finland-based artist broke six months of Instagram silence with two striking new earth murals painted in Iceland. Drawn using chalk and charcoal, the ephemeral artworks highlight two aspects of the country’s incredible landscape: volcanos and glaciers.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.