Ocean Geographic is pleased to announce the 13th Celebrate the Sea Festival in Manado, North Sulawesi from 31 March - 5 April 2018. Previously staged in association with the World Festival of Underwater Pictures (Le Festival Mondial de l'Image Sous-Marine – Marseille) from 2002 to 2013, Celebrate the Sea is regarded as one of the most significant underwater photographic events in the world outside Europe. The 2018 festival in Manado will take place in conjunction with the 5th annual ‘Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year’ competition.

The principal highlight of the 2018 festival is the international underwater shoot-out competition. With cash and holiday prize monies valued at around USD 50,000 spread across five categories and the 'Master of the Competition' award.

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