The SIMoN photo library contains digital images of species, habitats, locations, and issues of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Use the search options below to find images of interest. You will be able to browse thumbnails of images then download a high resolution version. For more information, including on how to cite the use of these photos, see the FAQ's below.
Photos in database: 3223
Search by Location
Select from the list of locations where SIMoN staff have taken photos. Once a location has been selected, if there are associated sites within that location they will appear as a pull-down menu, allowing you to further restrict your search.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where do the images in the photo library come from?
The images in the SIMoN photo library come from staff and partners of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
How is the keyword search performed?
Each photo in the library has a set of information (metadata) associated with it that is searched when a user enters a keyword. The metadata fields used in this search are photo location, general category, sanctuary management category, species name, photo caption, photographer name, and general photographer comments. If one of these metadata fields contains the keyword, the picture will be returned in the search results. Find more information on metadata fields.
How are the photos sorted?
Photos returned in a search are sorted according to the date they were taken in descending order. This means that the most recent photos will always appear first.
Are the photos available for private use?
The images in the SIMoN photo library are available only for educational use. By downloading these images you agree to use these images for non-profit educational purposes.
How should the photos be credited?
Each photo should be credited with the full name of the photographer and institution as they appear on the Photo Information page (e.g., Steve Lonhart / SIMoN NOAA).
How can I contribute to the SIMoN photo library?
To contribute your digital images to the photo library, contact Scott Chapman: scott.chapman@noaa.gov.
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