Categories (listed below) will include the beauty, science, and perils facing the world's coral reefs. Entries will be judged by professional photographers and marine scientists. All submissions must be high resolution digital files. Ownership will remain with the photographer but reproduction rights will be given to 11th ICRS.

The top three entries for each category will be announced at the 11th ICRS, where prizes will be awarded to the winners and images displayed.

Photo Contest submission is now closed

Entries submitted to the 11ICRS Photo Contest can be seen here. (High graphics content will increase download time)

CATEGORIES

Macro	This category will highlight reef related images shot at close range, with a picture area of no more than 5" x 7".
Wide-Angle	This category is for reef related images shot with a wide-angle lens.
Reef Inhabitants	This category highlights coral reef inhabitants, including fish, corals, invertebrates and other organisms.
Reefscapes	This category will focus on scenic views of coral reef environments.
Reef Scientists at Work	This category showcases reef scientist(s) conducting research, conservation, or management activities.
Reefs at Risk	This category will focus on the perils facing today's coral reefs. Images can be underwater or topside. Topics can include, but are not limited to, coral disease and bleaching, destructive fish practices, groundings or pollution and construction damage.
Reefs: Past to Present	This category will focus on a particular aspect of a reef, shot over time, documenting changes. Images should offer an historical view of shifting baselines, exemplifying threats to reefs in the future. Each entry can consist of no more than 4 images.

Photo credits:

The Marine Photobank is a leading visual resource that has galvanized people from all over the planet to collect, share and download marine photos, images and graphics that shed light on how humans have affected life in the ocean. The Marine Photobank was founded in response to a lack of readily available, high quality underwater and above water ocean conservation images. These images are available at no cost for non-commercial purposes as well as for media use. To learn more about Marine Photobank and to contribute your photos, visit www.marinephotobank.org.

SPONSORS

The 11ICRS Local Organizing Committee would like to acknowledge the following sponsors for their generous donations of prizes to be awarded to the Photo Contest winners.