The night event, which started at 7:15 PM with equipment preparation, allows participants to photograph marine species visible at night on the seabed until 10:00 PM. The designated area for the dive is located near Playa Chica.
The photographs will be judged by a professional jury including underwater photographer Enrique Faber (technical director), World and Spanish Champion David Barrio, oceanographer Arturo Boyra, and Oceanography Doctor Alicia Herrera.
On Saturday, November 14, the other two professional categories will take place: the Open Fotosub, with 8 registered pairs, and the Cazafotosub, with 15 individual divers.
In addition to the competitions, the weekend will host the highly anticipated Fotosub en Familia (Family Fotosub), with over 70 pairs consisting of a minor and an adult using snorkel gear and underwater cameras to capture images of the species inhabiting the natural aquarium of Las Canteras.
The event, organized by the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria through its departments of Ciudad de Mar and Tourism, is celebrating its 17th edition. It also includes educational talks in schools and a School Fotosub.
The event is sponsored by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and supported by various aquatic and other companies.
