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This week, Rothko and Mozart, Black history archives, the evolution of Monopoly, the world’s greatest stereo, and why are so many NYC restaurants closing?

Hrag Vartanian

Hrag Vartanian

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The Underwater Photography Guide is back with its annual Ocean Art awards recognizing snapshots of aquatic life, ranging from sobering to absurd to deeply relatable (fish are friends, not food). Photographer Imogen Manins captured these delicate Tubular Hydroids swaying in shallow water near Mornington Peninsula, Australia, taking home first place in the Compact Macro category. "After inspecting several groups, I chanced on this beautifully arranged colony of ‘Underwater Fireworks,'" she recalled in a statement. "Trying not to disturb the sand was challenging in this environment. I watched the tentacles move delicately in the water, making small adjustments until I was happy with the composition." (photo by Imogen Mainins, courtesy the Underwater Photography Guide)