Show the world what the ocean and Great Lakes mean to you.
Winning photos will be featured in the Earth Is Blue social media campaign.
Celebrate the beauty, wonder, and diversity of America’s national marine sanctuaries through your lens. Each year, as part of national Get Into Your Sanctuary summer activities, we invite photographers to share striking images that capture wildlife, seascapes, maritime heritage, and meaningful connections to these special places. Explore highlights from past years for inspiration, then get ready to submit your own photos when the contest returns each year.
Contest Dates: Submissions are accepted Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Photo Contest Categories: Complete the submission form for each category you wish to enter. Only one form per person is needed for each category.
How to Enter: To enter, review the requirements in the sections, then complete the submission form for each category you wish to enter. Only one form per person is needed for each category. If you are unable to use the form, you may email your photos and required information to earthisblue@noaa.gov.
