For the fourth consecutive year Din l-Art Helwa is organising a photographic competition for the marine environment in order to raise awareness about the importance and state of the coastline and surrounding waters of the Maltese islands. This initiative constitutes part of the Blue Campaign undertaken by the heritage and environmental organization and is open to all diving schools, clubs, students, lovers of the environment and the general public at large.

There are two categories for photographic entries: one is for photographs capturing examples of the negative effects of human activity on the sea or the coastline for which underwater filming is not necessary. The second category is for photographs showing the beauty and unique qualities of underwater life. A prize of Euros 250 is to be awarded to each of the winning entries.

The winning applications will be announced on the occasion of the Notte Bianca, on the 25th of September, at 133 Melita St., Valletta at 8.30pm. As part of the Notte Bianca programme , Din l-Art Helwa will be opening its 17th Century palazzo nobile headquarters to the public where the marine photographic exhibition will be on show. Din l-Art Helwa will duly be publicizing the initiative in the media and as part of the Notte Bianca programme.

Applicants are requested to show their interest by writing to Din l-Art Helwa, for the attention of Stanley Farrugia Randon, at 133 Melita Str Valletta, by not later than end July, or by sending an e-mail to info@dinlarthelwa.org for the necessary entry forms. Submissions are to be made by not later than the 9th September and are to be sent to the same address. For further information please call 21225952/21 220358.

Photographs show the 2009 winning entries: Top photograph shows No Registration Needed Under Water by Joe Azzopardi and left photograph shows Tube Colour by Jo Formosa.

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