6. Jaw-Dropping Marine Animals Images.

     Lunging Bryde's Whale A striking image of a lunging Bryde's whale took the top prize in the Ocean Photographer of the Year award.

Freediver As A Mermaid A freediver with her customized fishtail swims amidst a school of sardines.

Moray Eel A California moray eel pauses at the surface of its rapidly shrinking world as the tide goes out.

Fin Whale The second biggest whale, the fin whale, lies waiting for its turn to be butchered at a whaling plant in Iceland before getting sent to Japan.

Northern Gannet A northern gannet, one of the largest seabirds in British waters, dives into the water to catch its prey.

Green Sea Turtle A researcher releases a green sea turtle accidentally caught during a shark capture attempt.