ADEX Voice of the Ocean 2025
Photo + Video+ Art Competition
Voice of the Ocean is the photo, video and art competition associated with the flagship Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) in Singapore, the largest and longest-running dive show in Asia. Held from April 4 to 6, 2025, Singapore Ocean Week, ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 culminates in a captivating live judging event, with a prestigious jury choosing the winners and runners-up in the competition categories as well as the “Best of Show” overall winner.
ADEX Ocean Festival 2025 is DEDICATED TO CEPHALOPODS with a CELEBRATION OF MARINE LIFE BEHAVIOUR, and ADEX Voice of the Ocean 2025 includes both “Cephalopods” and “Animal Behaviour” categories. Submissions through UnderwaterCompetition.com will be open between January 1 and March 1, 2025.
Categories
Photo
Animal Behavior
Any underwater image showing natural animal behavior. This includes (but is not limited to) feeding, hunting, fighting, courtship, mating, yawning, and activity at cleaning stations.
Cephalopods
Any underwater image involving a member (or members) of the cephalopod family in its (their) natural habitat. This includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes, and nautiluses. Subjects must be exhibiting natural behavior.
Waterscapes
Any image, captured above water, of a natural water body. This includes (but is not limited to) the sea, lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. Both images shot on land as well as images shot using drones are accepted.
Artwork
Any artistic work depicting or inspired by the ocean or other natural water body. It may be created through two-dimensional media such as drawing, painting and printmaking, or mixed media. Digital drawing and painting tools may also be used. Artworks must be photographed for submission.
Video
Any film, five minutes or less in duration, where at least 50 percent of the footage is shot underwater. The remaining footage may be captured on land or from the air, including via drones.
PRIZES
“Best of Show”: SEACAM underwater housing voucher worth US$10,000
SEACAM has been fulfilling the wishes of underwater photographers with an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art technology for more than three decades. Founded in 1989 by Harald Hordosch, a passionate photographer with a fascination for diving and craftsmanship, SEACAM has earned a reputation for products that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability, with every product carefully handcrafted and assembled in Austria. SEACAM housings, strobes and accessories are trusted by the world’s best underwater photographers, including David Doubilet, Laurent Ballesta, Amos Nachoum, Kurt Amsler, Michael Aw, and Tobias Friedrich.
Lembeh Resort is a spectacular boutique style resort situated on Lembeh Island and perched above the beautiful Strait. The property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and blends perfectly into the landscape. All guest cottages boast spacious verandas for perfect views of glorious North Sulawesi sunsets and an intimate connection with nature. Modern amenities including air-conditioning, mini bar, wifi internet and massage ensure your comfort and relaxation.



Fish ‘n Fins Palau is the premium one-stop-shop for diving and adventure tours in Palau. Our team of experts and seamless online booking system make planning your ideal Palau dive adventure effortless. Our liveaboard, Ocean Hunter, offers world-class diving experiences, upscale cuisine, and comfortable accommodations for its guests. The ship has eight guest cabins, the upper deck has a sun deck with two jacuzzis and garden furniture for relaxation, and the salon offers a 48-inch wall-mounted flatscreen TV, a computer station, a library, and board games for guests to relax after a dive. Ocean Hunter is Palau’s most luxurious liveaboard.



Master Liveaboards was founded as Worldwide Dive and Sail (WWDAS) in 2004 with a simple aim to push the boundaries of liveaboard diving. In short order, they had expanded into Siren Fleet, with liveaboard yachts dotted around Southeast Asia. On the back of this, in 2014, Galapagos Master became the first vessel to bear the current brand name, with the fleet then steadily growing across the Pacific and Caribbean. Through the last few years, there has been consolidation and Master Liveaboards now fully encompasses the Siren Fleet and Master Liveaboards vessels. They are plying the waters of Galapagos, The Bahamas, Bikini Atoll, Solomon Islands, Truk Lagoon, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Palau. The aim remains simple: to push dive industry standards and provide guests with an unsurpassed liveaboard diving experience.



Uncharted Cruises is a liveaboard company dedicated to exploring the Indonesian archipelago and connecting diverse cultures through responsible and ecologically friendly travel experiences. We combine our passion for exploratory and expedition diving with a deep commitment to wildlife conservation and respect for nature and the diversity of cultures. The crew is a team of dedicated professionals who share a passion for Indonesia’s history and natural wonders and a commitment to providing a safe and unparalleled experience for our guests. Our boat, Thalassa, is a two-mast comfort phinisi built by hand on a sandy beach over 18 months and in the traditional style of South Sulawesi. She is equipped with the newest high-end equipment. From the engine room to navigation to solar panels, this technology and attention to sustainable practices allows us to safely and conscientiously discover and explore new dive sites and destinations. The expansive interior is equipped with indoor and outdoor dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, dive deck, and relaxation area, and can host up to eight guests.



The world’s leading retailer of underwater imaging equipment, All 4 Diving Indonesia, a premier PADI 5-star dive facility in Sanur, Bali, offers an extensive range of PADI courses from beginner to professional levels. Experience daily scuba diving and snorkeling tours to explore Bali’s unique underwater ecosystems. Our commitment to safety is our top priority, with the highest standards and procedures in place. Our diving center and day boat, Little Mermaid, are equipped with the latest marine and diver safety equipment and up-to-date PADI multimedia teaching facilities, ensuring your safety is our main focus. As your one-stop destination for all water sports and diving needs across Indonesia, All 4 Diving Indonesia guarantees an exceptional experience. Dive into the beauty of Bali’s underwater world with us, where scuba diving becomes an unforgettable adventure.



Founded in California USA, Marelux has grown to become a front runner in the expansive domain of underwater photography. Every product we develop, from our industry-leading mirrorless camera housings to state-of-the-art snoots and strobes with patented design, is a testament to our commitment to innovation and excellence. Our dedication isn’t limited to creating durable and reliable equipments; it’s about creating a new chapter where underwater photography becomes more accessible, safer, and enjoyable. As we continue to grow and evolve, our focus remains steadfast: to empower underwater photography enthusiasts around the world, ensuring that every dive is an opportunity to capture the unparalleled beauty of the aquatic realm.


The world’s leading retailer of underwater imaging equipment, Backscatter has been serving underwater photographers and videographers of every skill level, from point-and-shoot to professional, for over 30 years. Headquartered in Monterey, California, Backscatter lives by the philosophy, “We dive, shoot and service everything we sell,” and has created some of the most essential gear used by underwater shooters, including the FLIP filter system for GoPro and the Mini Flash and Optical Snoot. The company also offers comprehensive gear reviews and other educational online content as well as specialized underwater photo and video trips. Every purchase from Backscatter always includes free lifetime tech support.


Umizaru, a Singaporean scuba diving brand established in 2016, offers high-quality gear and equipment for underwater exploration. With a focus on innovation and safety, Umizaru caters to diving enthusiasts with a wide range of products designed to enhance the diving experience.


AOI was founded in 1994 in Hong Kong by a team of experienced managers and engineering professionals. The company first started manufacturing compact film cameras which then progressed to single-use cameras, single-use underwater cameras, and underwater digital camera housings. AOI advanced into a professional OEM/ODM underwater camera casings and underwater electronic products manufacturer. In 2014, AOI began to develop a series of underwater conversion lenses and lens port systems for underwater housings and market them under the AOI brand name.


Shearwater Research Inc. was founded in 2004 by Bruce Partridge, who brought a unique perspective to the world of dive computers through his background in computer systems design, embedded programming, and advanced technical diving. As an experienced rebreather and open circuit technical diver, Bruce clearly understood the need for divers to be offered reasonable choices, requiring as few button pushes as possible, during stressful underwater situations. Shearwater quickly became a major supplier of trimix computers and electronic control systems for rebreathers. After enjoying wide acceptance in technical diving circles, the company gained popularity amongst recreational divers. Shearwater’s computers are notably easy to use for divers at all development levels and have a reputation for being reliable, user friendly, and easy to read underwater.



XDEEP products are made from high-quality materials and components sourced primarily from Germany and the USA and designed to be durable and reliable, even in the harshest underwater environments. The quality of the material used is complemented by the company’s cutting-edge production process. XDEEP is constantly innovating and introducing new products designed to improve the diving experience for backmount and sidemount divers. XDEEP products are designed to be comfortable, even for long dives. They use ergonomic designs and high-quality materials to ensure divers can stay comfortable and focused underwater. XDEEP has gained a worldwide reputation in a relatively short time for producing cutting-edge diving products at reasonable prices—without compromising on quality.
Weefine, a brand of Umeing Technology, focuses on diving equipment. Its manufacturing plant is located in Shenzhen, China. Since 2009, Umeing Technology has been committed to the diving product research, development, processing and production, and has won the trust and praise of many well-known ODM customers due to its technological innovation and excellent quality. In 2015, we started to create our own brand—Weefine—and launched a number of product series in diving lighting and photographic equipment, in which the Smart Housing won the best design award in Hong Kong DRT exhibition. The design of Ring Light also led the product trend in the industry. In addition, we also continued to work in the fields of underwater lens, underwater multifunction photographic lamp, and underwater flash lamp and so on, and constantly promoted innovative products.


SUBNOX is a pioneering company founded by underwater cameraman Kay Burn Lim, specializing in the development of advanced underwater lighting products designed for video graphers and the general scuba diving community. The company aims to enhance the quality of underwater cinematography by providing reliable and innovative lighting solutions that cater to the unique challenges of illumination and filming in aquatic environments.
Living Oceans is a Singapore retailer of premium dive brands. The company’s policy is to ensure that every product they carry has been tried and tested in the toughest of conditions, and held up to its name. Living Oceans’ customers are avid divers that have plunged into uncharted waters and that know their equipment has to be able to perform beyond expectations. Living Oceans invites you to come in for a chat and a coffee, and they’ll be very happy to share their views and recommend what would suit your needs best.


X-Adventurer was founded in 2010 to design, engineer, and manufacture innovative underwater photographic equipment. As the designer and manufacturer of their own brand, their mission is to increase the popularity of underwater photography by making it more affordable and user-friendly and therefore more enjoyable for both amateurs and professionals. X-Adventurer products are designed to be highly functional, aesthetically appealing, and competitively priced. The combination of these factors makes X-Adventurer products accessible to everyone. The company’s goal is to enable you to have many unforgettable underwater photography experiences!


REN Scubaworx is a SSI accredited DIAMOND Instructor Training Center. We believe in providing not just a safe and enriching diving experience but also a fun adventure for all. Our ultimate goal is not only for you to learn diving but to LOVE diving.
Judges

USA
Berkley White

Australia
Chloe Harvey

USA
Erin Quigley

Australia
Kay Burn Lim