From a synchronized ballet of white-tip reef sharks to the moment a male cardinal fish releases a swarm of freshly-hatched babies from its mouth, the winning underwater photos of the Ocean Art ...

Oarfish have long been associated with impending doom and its eerie appearance and deep-sea origins have cemented its reputation as a creature of superstition.

The image took Honorable Mention in the Cold Water category of the 13th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest. This year’s contest garnered thousands of entries from more than 90 countries.