The Shutter Shark Student Underwater Photography Contest was created and organized by graduate students at the Nova Southeastern University Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography (NSU-CNSO) in 2008.
It is a way for students to become more involved in the student community and serves as an artistic outlet incorporating their marine research and appreciation of the underwater world.
The contest is limited to current students and is designed as an avenue for amateur photographers to develop their skills and compete amongst their peers. The contest is judged by a panel of respected local underwater photographers and NSU-CNSO faculty.
Previous years have been a great success with several students who won or placed in past Shutter Shark contests having gone on to place in larger international photography competitions!
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Best Overall Photograph 2011
Kristian Taylor
Photograph taken at Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
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Black and White Photography: 3rd Place
Theresa Elizabeth Robitaille
Photograph taken in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
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Invertebrate Photography: 1st Place
Kristian Taylor
Photograph taken at Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
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Invertebrate Photography: 2nd Place
Chuck Walton
Photograph taken at Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, Florida, USA
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Seascape Photography: 3rd Place
Amanda Costaregni
Photograph taken on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
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Topside Photography: 1st Place
Lauren Waters
Photograph was taken at Chain of Lakes Park, Florida, USA.
