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From haunting shipwrecks to playful marine life, the mysterious beauty of the world underwater has been captured in award-winning detail.
The winners of the 2017 Underwater Photographer of the Year awards have been announced, with entrants hailing from 67 countries submitting 4,500 images into the prestigious competition.
A French photographer, Gabriel Barathieu, took home the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017 title for 'Dancing Octopus' - a vibrant, close up shot of the creature.
Read more: Mesmerising winners of the underwater photography awards | Daily Mail Online
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The winners of the 2017 Underwater Photographer of the Year awards have been announced, with entrants hailing from 67 countries submitting 4,500 images into the prestigious competition.
A French photographer, Gabriel Barathieu, took home the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2017 title for 'Dancing Octopus' - a vibrant, close up shot of the creature.
Read more: Mesmerising winners of the underwater photography awards | Daily Mail Online
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