The competition was organized by TETIDE APS as a EuroSpeleo project , in collaboration with European Children and Young Cavers (ECYC) , the EuroSpeleoForum CAPOVOLTA , and with the support of the European Speleological Federation (FSE) . The aim is to encourage submissions of images and works that creatively represent underground environments, promoting environmental education and awareness of the importance of underground ecosystems and conservation efforts worldwide.
The competition featured five primary categories:
- Scientific Exploration and Documentation; winner Holding the Unknown by Sotiris Kountouras
- Artistic Interpretation and Symbolism; winner The Chamber of Choises by Sotiris Kountouras
- Human Adventure and Exploration; winner A World within the World by Sotiris Kountouras
- Education and Immersive Experiences; winner Mostramos el Mundo Subterraneo de una Manera Inmersiva by Asoc. Espeleofoto
- Young Cavers Corner – Youth Contest; winner Movie Gefangen in der Unterwelt by Anna and Florian Gundacker
Cavers from 9 countries participated in the competition with 37 works.
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