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UM Rosenstiel School Announces Underwater Photography Contest Winners

VIRGINIA KEY, FL (April 22, 2005) — Known for its pursuit of ocean science, Rosenstiel School ventured into ocean art by sponsoring its first amateur underwater photography contest this year. The contest was divided into three categories: “Florida Diving” (e.g., Florida coral reefs, wrecks, seagrass beds, mangroves), “Macro,” and “Wide Angle” photography. The School also recognized the best overall submission. The Rosenstiel School Underwater Photography Contest was open to all amateur photographers who earn no more than 20 percent of their income from their photography. Here are this year's winners:

Best Overall Robert Darmanin Hollywood, FL

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Macro 1st Miriam MacWilliams Miami, FL
Macro 2nd Wayne MacWilliams Miami, FL	Macro 3rd Robert Darmanin Hollywood, FL

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Wide Angle 1st Kasey Canton Christiansted, VI
Wide Angle 2nd Joe Tomoleoni Coral Gables, FL	Wide Angle 3rd Lazaro Ruda Hialeah, FL

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Florida 1st Wayne MacWilliams Miami, FL
Florida 2st Wayne MacWilliams Miami, FL	Florida 3rd Susan Mears Lauderhill, FL

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RSMAS Student Best Entry Evan D'Alessandro Miami, FL

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The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami is one of the premier oceanographic research and education institutions in the world. Based at a 16-acre campus on Virginia Key in Miami, the Rosenstiel School is the only subtropical institute of its kind in the continental United States.

Media Contact:
Ivy Kupec, Communications Director
UM Rosenstiel School
305.421.4704 (o) or 305.984.7107 (m)
Email: ikupec@miami.edu
Web site: http://www.rsmas.miami.edu