{"id":123896,"date":"2020-07-31T08:53:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T18:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=123896"},"modified":"2020-07-31T08:54:10","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T18:54:10","slug":"waikiki-aquarium-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2020\/07\/31\/waikiki-aquarium-photo-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the ocean through Waik\u012bk\u012b Aquarium photo contest"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>

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People with a passion for the ocean are invited to submit their best photos from July 31 to September 7 to celebrate Get Into Your Sanctuary Day with the Waik\u012bk\u012b Aquarium, in partnership with NOAA<\/abbr> Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, through the Hoʻokūkū<\/span> Kiʻi<\/span> Kai Ocean photo contest.<\/p>\n

Photos of the ocean and marine sanctuaries could win prizes from ProCamera, Huish Outdoors and more.<\/p>\n

“The Ocean Photo Contest encourages people of all ages to share their passion for the ocean while practicing safe social distancing,” said Andrew Rossiter<\/strong>, director of the Waik\u012bk\u012b Aquarium. “We\u2019re always exploring new ways to engage with the community, and with this photo contest we can\u2019t wait to see the unique images that contestants submit.”<\/p>\n

Contest details<\/h2>\n

Participants can submit photos of ocean views, marine life and sanctuary recreation. Photos can be under or above water, but must be taken in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> from January 2020 and onward.<\/p>\n

Four winners will be selected in the following categories to receive a variety of prizes:<\/p>\n