NOAA Fisheries Seeking Submissions in Habitat Photo Contest

WOODS HOLE – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is looking for your best wildlife pictures.

The 2018 NOAA Habitat Month digital photo contest recognizes photographers who have captured images of coastal and ocean habitat and the people who preserve it.

The contest is open to the public, including professional and amateur photographers and NOAA employees.

Organizers said they are looking for compelling photographs of critical habitats.

The submission deadline is Monday, July 23. Winners will be announced during the week of July 30^th.

Photos can display scenery, wildlife, or hands-on activities in coastal or marine habitats. Entries can be made at www..fisheries.noaa.gov.

Categories include:

1. Coastal wetlands, marshes, mangroves
2. Estuaries and rivers
3. Underwater habitats
4. Other habitat