“I love coming here and watching the waves and feeling the wind. These powerful waves provide testament to the strength of nature, and beauty of the National Marine Sanctuaries.”
Congratulations to our Sanctuary Recreation 1st place winner, Anna Baker Mikkelsen! Taken on the shores of Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, this shot really inspires us to get out and catch a wave. Check out the rest of this year’s winners by visiting https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/earthisblue/photo-contest-winners-2021.html. (Photo: Anna Baker Mikkelsen. Image Description: Person with a boogie board riding a big blue wave and a swimmer watching from the surf.)











