New Jersey boasts some of the most picturesque coastlines in the country. This spring, New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium is asking residents to submit their best beach photos for the nonprofit’s revamped “Favorite Beaches” contest. Ultimately, the top 12 photos will be used to create the consortium’s annual desktop calendar.

The contest theme is “The Natural Elements of New Jersey Beaches,” and the consortium welcomes both traditional and innovative approaches to this subject,