Jeff Milisen is an underwater photojournalist and marine biologist with a penchant for exotic and remote environments. He spent two seasons working with NOAA’s Marine Debris Project picking up derelict fishing gear from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. His work is frequently seen in popular publications, and he has been awarded honors in numerous international competitions including the Ocean Art photo contest, Our World Underwater, Beneath the Sea and most recently, Nature’s Best Ocean Views photo contest sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute.