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Photo Contest

A total of 225 images were entered in the 2008 Photo Contest. After an initial review by a panel of photography professionals, the six top images were chosen by Board and Advisory Panel members at their April 2008 meeting.

See the 2008 Photo Contest Winners

sea lions at hauloutAbout the Photo Contest

We welcome original images of coastal or ocean seascapes or sea life within U.S. waters from the Gulf of Alaska, Prince William Sound, the Aleutian Islands, Bering Sea, Bering Strait or Beaufort/Chukchi Seas. Entry dates for the 2009 Photo Contest will be announced later in the year.

Who Can Enter

The Contest is open to photographers who are residents of the United States except: employees of NPRB and their immediate families; members of the NPRB Board and their immediate families; or members of the science or advisory panels of the NPRB Board. Members of the ad-hoc Ecosystem Modeling Committee may submit images.

flock of dunlin in flightPrizes

Prizes will be awarded in two age categories:

  • Youth (age 18 and younger): $600 First Prize; $400 Second Prize; $200 Third Prize
  • Adult (over 18): $1,200 First Prize; $600 Second Prize; $300 Third Prize

Questions?

Please contact the Photo Contest Coordinator via e-mail or by phone at 907-644-6707.

Photos, top to bottom: Linda Robinson/NPRB, Dan Ruthrauff/NPRB.