EPIC’s 2nd Annual Seas & Scenes: Love the Caribbean Photo Contest brought the region into focus through 609 photographs, almost double last year’s 315 submissions, and 4,846 audience votes, a 72% increase over last year. The submitted photographs depicted locations in 30+ countries and territories across the Caribbean and beyond. 

From wildlife encounters to everyday moments along the coast, the photographs and their accompanying stories revealed the many ways people connect with the Caribbean. They invited viewers to discover unfamiliar places and see new beauty in the places they call home, bringing EPIC’s mission to life: inspiring people to connect with, care for, and protect the Caribbean’s natural environment.

Thank you to every photographer who shared a story, everyone who voted, and the judges, sponsors, and partners who made this year’s contest possible.

Coming soon: meet the winners! We’ll be celebrating the photographers whose work stood out across four categories: Caribbean Life and Nature; Environmental Impact and Stewardship; Sailing, Yachting, and Life on the Water; and Audience Choice.