Hopeful entrants in the Cairns Underwater Photo Competition have until tonight to submit their best pic for their chance to win some amazing prizes.

Categories in which to enter include Macro, Fauna & Flora, Man & the Sea, Young photographer, and a Jury’s award for Best in Show.

The prizes for category winners are:



•   Macro winner - 7 nights Dive package at Loloata Island Resort, PNG return flights included.


•   Special Jury Award - 7 nights Dive package at Walindi Dive Resort, PNG return flights included. 


•   Fauna & Flora - 7 nights Coral Sea Safari with Mike Ball Expeditions 


•   Man & the Sea winner - 7 nights Coral Sea Safari with Mike Ball Expeditions


•   Young Photographer 16 years and under - 1 Reef and Dive package for 2 persons on the Great Barrier Reef with Haba Dive plus a compact Camera / Housing package from Innovations Australia.

Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on 7 August, 2010 at Civic Theatre during the Cairns Underwater Film Festival.

The entry fee is $20 per entry, (not per photo) and is found at Mike Ball's website.