#GetIntoYourSanctuary

[noaasanctuaries]

🥁 Drum roll, please! 🥁

We would like to introduce you to the winners of the 2023 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest.

Sanctuary Life

1st: Douglas Hoffman in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

2nd: Jean Zuo in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

3rd: Douglas Croft in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

Sanctuary Recreation

1st: Chuck Graham in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

2nd: Daniel Eidsmoe in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

3rd: Bryan Dort in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Sanctuary Views

1st: Bruce Sudweeks in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

2nd: Martin McClure in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary

3rd: Courtney Stanford in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Sanctuaries at Home

1st: Laurie Santoro

2nd: Tina Morrison

3rd: Jenn Fletcher

Sanctuaries Around the World

1st: María Rodríguez-Salinas

2nd: Lawrence Alex Wu

3rd: Kayvon Malek

Congratulations to all the outstanding photographers who entered our 2023 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest. Don’t forget to check out the winners and honorable mentions on our results page:

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we feature each winner in our #EarthIsBlue campaign!

#EarthIsBlue #ILoveMySanctuary #PhotoContest #Winners #Photography #WildlifePhotography #WildSanctuaries #Wildlife #RecreateResponsibly #Recreation #Tourism #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #GetIntoYourSanctuary #science #nature #ocean #noaa #conservation #diving #national marine sanctuary

[neaq]

Shuffleboard has been a frequent sighting at Stellwagen Bank these past few days but passengers on Saturday's trip were treated to the best view of her as she breached full out of the water! • #Repost by @bostonharborcruises #BostonHarborCruises #stellwagenbank #whales #humpbackwhales #whalewatch #neaq #newenglandaquarium #getintoyoursanctuary #liveblue (at New England Aquarium)

#whalewatch #liveblue #newenglandaquarium #getintoyoursanctuary #whales #bostonharborcruises #humpbackwhales #neaq #stellwagenbank #repost

[noaasanctuaries]

Sharks: mindless killers? 🦈

Think again! Sharks are more than their scary reputation and play important roles in sanctuary habitats from coral reefs to the deep seas. As predators, sharks help keep food webs in balance.

Your National Marine Sanctuary System is home to a variety of amazing sharks. Learn more about them in the links below.

📸: Leighton Lum (2022 GIYS Photo Contest Honorable Mention) Have you taken any fin-tastic photos? Submit your sharky pics to our #GetIntoYourSanctuary Photo Contest: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/photo-contest.html

#EarthIsBlue #SharkWeek #Sharks #SharkScience #GetIntoYourSanctuary #science #nature #ocean #noaa #conservation #hawaii #diving #national marine sanctuary

[noaasanctuaries]

Yeah buoy!

Mooring buoys are a vital resource that help recreationists, anglers, and explorers, get into their sanctuary, while also promoting safe and respectful exploration of marine protected areas.

Learn more about how buoys support recreation in national marine sanctuaries by reading our latest web story:

#EarthIsBlue #NOAA #Buoy #Recreation #RecreateResponsibly #GetIntoYourSanctuary #Ocean #national marine sanctuary #science #nature #conservation #diving #buoy

[noaasanctuaries]

The memories of someone’s first paddle, fishing trip, reef dive, or marine life encounter may be enough to create a life-long relationship with the ocean.

Make your own memory during our #GetIntoYourSanctuary summer campaign.

📸: Bruce Sudweeks (2022 GIYS Photo Contest Submission)

#EarthIsBlue #ILoveMySanctuary #MarineLife #Underwater #RecreateResponsibly #GetIntoYourSanctuary

[noaasanctuaries]

Have you ever wondered how to capture amazing photographs of marine life? Are you interested in improving your photography skills or trying something new? Jesse Cancelmo is here to help.

Check out last year’s underwater photography webinar for tips and tricks for getting the perfect underwater shot, just in time to submit your photos to the #GetIntoYourSanctuary Photo Contest.

#GetIntoYourSanctuary #EarthIsBlue #Underwater #Ocean #Photography #Nature #PhotoContest

[noaasanctuaries]

Congratulations to the 3rd place Sanctuary Life winner of our photo contest, Douglas Croft, for capturing this action shot of two elephant seals fighting in Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.

Each year between December and February, elephant seals come to shore to breed. Males – like the two seen here – arrive first and fight for territory on the beach in quick, aggressive battles. Though males may experience minor injury as a result of these battles, severe harm or lasting damage rarely occur.

Following establishment of territories, females arrive and the mating season ensues. Each pregnant female then gives birth to a single pup, who she’ll nurse for about a month before returning to sea. Our National Marine Sanctuary System really is full of life!

Check out the rest of the winning images:

For their safety and yours, remember to give wildlife plenty of space. Be observant of your surroundings- you don't want to miss the action! View our wildlife viewing guidelines: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/wildlife-viewing/

#EarthIsBlue #GreaterFarallones #ElephantSeal #WildlifePhotography #GetIntoYourSanctuary

[noaasanctuaries]

Need some tips for getting the perfect underwater shot? We’ve got you covered!

Always let the underwater life you encounter dictate the interactions. Never chase or feed wildlife. You are in their home, and we are just spectators. There is nothing more humbling than seeing a shark or sea lion glide effortlessly underwater, and there is nothing more exciting than capturing these animals on camera and bringing that footage home to share that experience. When you have all of your equipment, diving, and camera dialed in and you slow down and let the action come to you, that is when you capture magic in your photos and videos. Who knows, maybe your photograph or video will inspire someone to want to help protect these amazing creatures and places that call the underwater world home.

We look forward to seeing your incredible photos above and below the waters of your National Marine Sanctuary System during this year’s Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest! Our contest closes TOMORROW (Monday, September 4, 2023). Submit your entries now!

🎥: Nick Zachar/NOAA

#ILoveMySanctuary #RecreateResponsibly #WildSanctuaries #Underwater #Wildlife #MarineLife #Ocean #Sea #Animals #Videographer #Filmmaker #PhotoContest #SaveSpectacular #Diving #DivePhotography #GetIntoYourSanctuary

[noaasanctuaries]

This World Photography Day, we are celebrating the winners of the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest! 

Last year’s Sanctuary Views winners-

1st Place: Leighton Lum in Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary

2nd Place: Rich Formica in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

3rd Place: Allison Formica in Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Our 2023 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest is open until September 4, 2023. Submit your photos:

#EarthIsBlue #Recreation #PhotoContest #Nature #Ocean #California #RecreateResponsibly #GetIntoYourSanctuary #MontereyBay #OlympicCoast #Hawaii #WorldPhotographyDay #Photography

[noaasanctuaries]

But wait, there’s more! Check out the winners of the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest 📸

Last year’s Sanctuary Recreation winners-

1st Place: Dustin Harris in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

2nd Place: John F. Hunter in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

3rd Place: Jessie Simon in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

Our 2023 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest is open until September 4, 2023. Submit your photos:

#EarthIsBlue #Recreation #PhotoContest #Nature #Ocean #MontereyBay #ChannelIslands #California #RecreateResponsibly #GetIntoYourSanctuary

[noaasanctuaries]

Recreation photo dump 🌊☀️⛵️🏄‍♀️🤿🚣💦📸

Who’s excited to #GetIntoYourSanctuary? Learn more about our in-person and virtual events by visiting  https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/visit/giys.html.

Photo credits in order: Dustin Harris, Bruce Sudweeks, Allison Formica, Mirjam Spaar, Patrick Stoll, Michael Sipos, Beth Darr, Taylor Williams, Jessie Simon, Jessica Connell (all 2022 GIYS Photo Contest Submissions)

Share your recreation photos with us! 

#GetIntoYourSanctuary #EarthIsBlue #RecreateResponsibly #Recreation #Outdoors #Summer #Fun #Ocean

[noaasanctuaries]

Learn how to photograph stunning marine life with Jesse Cancelmo 📸

Have you ever wondered how to capture amazing photographs of marine life? Are you interested in improving your photography skills or trying something new? Jesse Cancelmo is here to help. An accomplished diver and underwater photographer, Cancelmo made his first scuba dive in 1969 on a coral reef in Bermuda. Since that plunge, he has stoked his passion by diving around the globe from World War II wrecks off the New Jersey coast to the coral reefs of Papua New Guinea. Cancelmo’s photography and articles have appeared in leading wildlife, diving, and news publications including Dive Training magazine, BBC Wildlife, National Geographic, USA Today and Newsweek. Cancelmo is the author of four books: Diving Bermuda, Diving Cayman Islands, Texas Coral Reefs, and Glorious Gulf of Mexico, which features images of the coral reefs and marine life of the three countries with shorelines on the Gulf—Mexico, Cuba, and the U.S.

May 25, 2022 at 1 pm Hawai`i / 4 pm Pacific / 6 pm Central / 7 pm Eastern

Register:

#EarthIsBlue #GetIntoYourSanctuary #UnderwaterPhotography #Webinar #NOAA

[noaasanctuaries]

Don't miss the opportunity to improve your underwater photography skills with an award-winning professional 📸

A longtime supporter and advocate for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, Jesse Cancelmo will share his experience and expertise diving and taking photographs in the sanctuary and beyond. Whether you are brand new to underwater photography or an advanced photographer, Cancelmo will provide tips and information to help you enjoy your diving and photography, and have you ready for the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest.

Register:

May 25, 2022 at 1 pm Hawai`i / 4 pm Pacific / 6 pm Central / 7 pm Eastern

#EarthIsBlue #GetIntoYourSanctuary #UnderwaterPhotography #Webinar #NOAA

[noaasanctuaries]

What type of photography do you prefer? Above water, underwater, or over-under shots? We love them all! 📸

Put your photography skills to the test during this year’s Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest. From May 27 to September 5, 2022, the floor is yours to show us your experience visiting your national marine sanctuary system. Winning photographs will be announced in October 2022 as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. For more information visit sanctuaries.noaa.gov/photo-contest.html.

#ILoveMySanctuary #GetIntoYourSanctuary #PhotoContest #Photography #Underwater

[noaasanctuaries]

Connecting to national marine sanctuaries from the comfort of your home 🏠 Here’s to our 2022 #GetIntoYourSanctuary Photo Contest winners! 

Last year’s Sanctuaries at Home winners-

1st Place: Alison Hibbert

2nd Place: Mirjam P. Spaar

3rd Place: Bruce Sudweeks

Our 2023 photo contest is open until September 4, 2023. Submit your photos:

#EarthIsBlue #PhotoContest #Nature #Ocean #Art

[noaasanctuaries]

Show us the National Marine Sanctuary System through your camera lens!

Our #GetIntoYourSanctuary Photo Contest is now open! Submit your photos today by visiting:

📸: Allison Formica (2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest Submission)

#EarthIsBlue #Nature #Photography #PhotoContest #Ocean