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VIMS Photo Contest 2022

2023 VIMS Photo Contest Winners

Enjoy the winning entries in the Virginia Institute of Marine Science's 24th-annual photo contest, recognizing the most noteworthy images captured by our faculty, staff, and students while conducting research in the field and laboratory. This year's categories include: "People at Work","Marine Life", "Scenic", and "Microscopic". Staff in VIMS’ News & Media Services office use the submitted photos for publications, outreach materials, social-media posts, and website pages.