Submissions for the 2024 REEF Discover the Sea Underwater Photography Contest are now open! All ocean photographers are invited to submit their favorite photos. It’s free to enter, and you may submit up to three photos per person in each of the following categories:
• Fish Portrait: Portrait shots of fish only; may include the fish's whole body or be framed around the head only
• Macro: Close up shots that make the subject appear "larger than life"
• Invertebrates: Photos featuring ocean life with no spine
• REEF Survey: photos may include divers or snorkelers participating in the Volunteer Fish Survey Project as citizen scientists, including conducting REEF surveys in the water, or topside survey activities such as data entry or fish ID classes.
• Habitat/Seascape/Environment: Photos of an ocean environment or seascape. They do not have to be underwater but must be marine-focused, such as over/under shots, mangroves, or topside water shots.
Submissions close at noon ET on September 19. Online public voting will be from September 20-30. First, second, and third place winners will be selected for each category. The winning photos will be featured on our social media and communications channels. Visit www.REEF.org/photocontest for rules, submission guidelines, and to see past year's winners.
Photo credits from L-R: Jack Teasley, Tom Baker, Stacey Henderson, Peter Leahy, Shuo-Wei Chang.