20 Remarkable Underwater Photos to Celebrate World Oceans Day
You'll feel like a mermaid thanks to these beautiful underwater ocean pictures.
The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet's surface, and we have only explored a mere 5% of that. There's so much more to learn about these mysterious waters, and World Oceans Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon the wildlife and spectacular reefs that live within them. Whether you're in a beach town or thousands of miles away, everyone can be amazed by what lies beneath the ocean waters.
World Oceans Day occurs on June 8th every year, and we're celebrating its beauty with these gorgeous under-the-sea moments. But you can show your love for Mother Nature any time, so check out our handy tips to help save the Earth. One of our favorite ideas is participating in a beach cleanup, so you can ensure that your local ocean's shore remains pristine. And right now, you should see below for some of our favorite ocean pictures — they might even inspire your next family vacation!
Zanzibar
Zanzibar's coral reefs and crystal-clear waters are making us want to dive in (with our snorkels, of course).
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Thailand
A giant whale shark finds some followers in the North Andaman sea in Thailand (scuba diver included for scale).
Queensland
The epic Great Barrier Reef is known for its colorful coral in the appropriately-named Coral Sea, and it's located just off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Sri Lanka
Just below the surface, you can see this group of fish in a photo taken in Sri Lanka's Hikkaduwa coral reef.
Red Sea
A school of spinner dolphins journey through the Red Sea, a seawater inlet in the Middle East.
Maui
These brightly colored fish are called yellow tangs, and they're shown swimming through coral reefs in Maui, Hawaii.
Seychelles
A coral garden in the bay of Beau Vallon, Seychelles. If you look close enough, you can see a little yellow friend hanging out in a maze of coral.
Curacao
Known as one of the best dive sites in the world, the tugboat wreck sits 20 feet below water in Curacao and acts as a home base for thousands of fish and other sea life.
Wolfe Island
A school of approximately 20 eagle rays swim along the edge of the reef at Wolfe Island, Canada.
French Polynesia
The Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish swim along as hungry birds search for lunch in French Polynesia.
Maldives
This is one happy turtle! This sea animal was caught on camera smiling and laughing in the Maldives.
Iceland
The freshwater valley called Nesgja is located in Northern Iceland just outside the town of Husavik — otherwise known as the Silfra of the North.
Mauritius
A pod of sperm whale calves and juveniles huddle together near Mauritius, East Africa in the Indian Ocean.
Indo-Pacific
A close-up shot of Star Coral (also known as Galaxea) from a reef in the Indo-Pacific.
Blake Bakkila has been writing about everything from pop culture to lifestyle products for more than eight years. Her work has appeared on GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, Health.com, and in the print and digital versions of Real Simple and People.
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