As a complement to the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History’s Ocean Hall Sept. 27, “Nature’s Best Photography: Ocean Views” is a new and exciting photographic exhibit from the partnering of the museum and the Smithsonian’s Nature’s Best Photography program. The “Ocean Views” photography competition invited photographers of all levels to share their connections with the sea. More than 10,000 entries were received, and “Ocean Views” presents a selection of the photographs submitted. Through the stories that these photographers tell, visitors will gain new insight into ocean life and become motivated to celebrate, embrace and protect this fragile world.

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Note to Editors: Images are available by contacting Michele Urie or Kelly Carnes at (202) 633-2950.

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