Entangled turtle in the Mediterranean Sea.
Greenpeace©/Carè©/Marine Photobank.

In recognition of the United Nations declaring 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity, Project AWARE Foundation and SeaWeb's Marine Photobank third annual "Ocean in Focus" Conservation Photography Contest is calling for entries that feature species in need of protection, the human impacts upon them and their environments, and the importance of conserving biodiversity.

Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to vie for the Grand Prize package that includes US$500 cash as well as many marine-conservation related gifts. Four additional prizes packages will be available.

Learn how to submit your photos >>