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Reef Check Australia has begun accepting entries for the Photography Competition 2008. The overall winner will receive a “6-day, 6-night Osprey Reef Shark Encounter trip,” and the winners of categories including “Icons of the Reef,” “Animal Behaviour,” and “Creative Visions,” will each receive a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses.

Photographs are not required to be taken underwater, and there is a special prize for the best submission from the under-18 age group. Entry to the competition is free, but remember to submit your photographs prior to the June 30, 2008 deadline. Reef Check is also asking for more signatures for the International Declaration of Reef Rights, “to encourage all people and governments to support coral reef conservation” - take a few minutes to voice your support!