Photography is an amazing way to enjoy and preserve nature, and your national marine sanctuaries are the perfect place to experience the wildlife that lives around us. Taking photos is a special way to view Earth because it allows us to observe creatures or scenes in a much more detailed way through a still frame.
Celebrate #WorldPhotographyDay by going outside and taking advantage of all that our beautiful sanctuaries have to offer.
Get inspired by amazing images of national marine sanctuaries:
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Why not share your incredible nature photos with the world by entering the 2022 Get Into Your
Submit your images to our Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest:
In celebration of national Get Into Your Sanctuary activities, NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries holds a photo contest annually f

















