Looking through the lens of Ocean Photographer of the Year, Ipah Uid Lynn

A diver exploring the underwater world of a mangrove forest. — Selakan Island, Malaysia.

Ipah Uid Lynn, the newly crowned Ocean Photographer of the Year by Oceanographic magazine and Blancpain, has logged hours and days photographing denizens of the deep.

Here are just five of her evocative shots.

A moray eel peeking out from its hiding spot within a coral. — Selakan Island, Malaysia.

A diver swimming through a small cavern. — Tenggol Island, Malaysia.

A close-up shot of a curious goby fish. — Tenggol Island, Malaysia.

A large school of batfish swimming in unison. — Koh Tao, Thailand.