At the Save Our Seas Foundation (SOSF), we have a strong history of supporting marine conservation and education projects and believe that to truly translate knowledge into effective, meaningful change we must communicate through engaging stories. An inspiring or compelling story can spur positive action in ways that no presentation of facts can.
About Save Our Seas Foundation
Since 2003, the Save Our Seas Foundation has been dedicated to protecting life in our oceans, especially sharks and rays. We support passionate and innovative researchers, conservationists and educators around the globe by funding their projects and helping them to tell important scientific and environmental stories.
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Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant
Aim and Benefits of Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant
- Four winners will be selected for each grant.
- Each winner will receive a US$2,000 cash prize and will be given a paid three-week photographic assignment to document an SOSF-supported marine research or conservation project. The SOSF has funded more than 400 projects in more than 85 countries and the winning photographers will be assigned to tell one of these stories.
- Thomas P. Peschak, National Geographic Magazine photographer and director of conservation for the Save Our Seas Foundation, Kathy Moran, senior editor (natural history) of National Geographic Magazine and Jennifer Samuel, photo editor at National Geographic, will mentor photographers throughout the process.
- All winners will be given the chance to showcase their work at an international conference or an exhibition.
- Each winner’s story will also be published as a photo essay for Save Our Seas Foundation.
Requirements for Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant Qualification
Specifically, photographers who can tell conservation stories about our oceans, the call is not limited to underwater photography.
Applicants should think broadly – story topics can range from the animals themselves to fisheries or the communities whose lives are intertwined with marine life.
Application Deadline
November 30, 2021How to Apply
- The Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant application process consists of a one-stage online application. The form consists of a few questions and requires the submission of a portfolio (20 images) and photo story (10 images).
- Only one application will be accepted from any one applicant.
- If an applicant has any other current SOSF grant, they cannot apply for a new grant.
- All applications will be reviewed by the Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant judging panel and require final approval from the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
- If successful, the SOSF Grant agreement between the Foundation and the applicant must be sent back by the deadline. This agreement cannot be modified.
For more details, visit Save Our Seas Foundation website.
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