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Take part in the competition by diving in your familiar or favorite destination anytime during January 1st- November 1st, 2015. This can be a wonderful opportunity for you to either take a few days off for the sake of some diving in your local area, or to finally book the holiday you've been dreaming of in an exotic dive destination.
Any underwater image taken during January to November 1st, 2015 can be submitted to the following 6 Real-Time ShootOut categories.

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In the world of art, media and creativity, some of the most impressive works introduced are those produced by a successful teamwork.
And so, World ShootOut proudly introduces the Underwater Photography Global Championship 2015 competition, inviting photographers from the same country to team-up during January-November, 2015, and to put together a stunning, award-winning portfolio of 6 images.

The set of 6 images submitted to this category can be captured anywhere in the world and anytime between January 1st and November 1st, 2015. Each team should consist of 3 photographers originating from the same country.

The judging phase and winning ceremony will take place on January 30, 2016, during the BOOT D?sseldorf dive show in Germany. The event will be held on stage and will be live broadcasted on YouTube, on the official competition website and others sites.

Each team will be ranked by the judges (80%) and by public votes (20%). The team who managed to receive the highest integrated score will be announced as the winner and will be awarded with $9,000, including a $ 3,000 check sponsored by PADI - the world's largest dive training agency and $ 6,000 worth SEACAM high-end underwater photo products.

Find more information and register now here