The mysterious world that exists underwater is one of the most beautiful and surprising things in our universe, which is why it isn’t surprising that fish and other creatures that can be found there peak the interest of thousands of divers from around the world, and serve as a perfect setting for photography enthusiasts among them. To record what they see, and because of events such as Scuba Diving Magazine's underwater photography contest, most of them carry special cameras with them and capture stunning images and magical moments that few see. We invite you to scroll down and experience 15 of the best photos of 2018 taken by underwater divers. 1. Reverse image of a whale returning to the water after a jump, seeming to float in the air 2. An anti-aircraft tank sunken off the coast of Jordan 3. Fine silvery minnows under pink water plants 4. A crab inside a house that looks like a tennis ball 5. Two bony fish peering out of a bottleneck that has become their home 6. A woman looks at her own reflection under water 7. A large white shark reveals terrifying teeth 8. A Red-devil scorpionfish in full disguise waiting for prey 9. The colorful blanket octopus striking a pose in the water 10. A pregnant male seahorse 11. Fish swimming alongside a "lion’s mane" jellyfish 12. A school of bigeye jacks off the coast of Indonesia 13. A sea turtle "floating" toward the moon 14. Free-dive exercise to an underwater cave 15. Spectacular photography of coral reefs on the shores of Bali reminiscent of the face of the earth