NOAA Opens Art Contest for Atlantic Marine Species

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:49 PM

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is hosting its yearly art competition featuring Atlantic marine life. The contest focuses on highly migratory ocean species including sharks, tuna, billfish, and swordfish.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has launched its yearly artistic competition celebrating Atlantic ocean wildlife.

NOAA Fisheries is inviting participants to submit artwork featuring highly migratory marine species that travel through Atlantic waters. The competition highlights several key species including various shark species, tuna varieties, billfish, and swordfish.

The annual contest combines art with marine education, encouraging creativity while raising awareness about important Atlantic fish species. Winners will have their artwork featured in NOAA’s official calendar.

This marks another year of NOAA’s efforts to engage the public in marine conservation through artistic expression and educational outreach.

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