21. Spider Crab Attack, by Henley Spiers: Honorable Mention, Cold Water
This spider crab leaps out of the ground and swims over the sand in Babbacombe Bay, Devon, UK. It stands on its hind legs, slashing through the water with its claws, displaying a combination of defensive and territorial behavior.
22. Timing, by Richard Barnden: Honorable Mention, Marine Life Behavior
Having spent many years photographing spawning fish, when a female grouper was spotted that was moments away from spawning somewhere in Palau, the photographer settled himself in the ideal position to watch its movements. A male grouper protects the female from passing sharks before eventually nudging up against the female and spiraling toward the surface together.
23. Best Friends Forever, by Simon Lorenz: Honorable Mention, Cold Water
Only on Fernandina island, of the Galapagos island, will you find the inquisitive and adorable Galapagos Penguin, the only penguins that live north of the equator. It is one of the most endangered species, making these 2 buddies a truly rare and wonderful sight.
24. Roar, by Jinggong Zhang: Honorable Mention, Portrait Category
Meet the chaenopsid blenny, found in the rocky reefs of Kanagawaken, Japan, most notably recognized by the mohawk-like “hairstyle” which can be found in a variety of colors, like black, yellow and red.
25. Curiosity, by Kyler Badten: Honorable Mention, Portrait Category
On the rocky shorelines of Oahu’s North Shore of Haleiwa, Hawaii, a large group of green sea turtles feeds on algae. One brave turtle swam directly toward the camera, so fascinated by its own reflection in the lens that it nearly bumped into it.
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