Building a community of youth empowered to connect, create, and communicate for our blue planet.
Global Reach
142 Countries
Participants
44,774 Students
Scholarships
$783,850
Congratulations 2025 Winners!
Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside, challenged participants to explore the natural world and their place in it through the lenses of generational knowledge, resilience, human health, and urban environments. Through the process of imagining, designing, and creating their pieces, students learned about the nature in their own backyards and reminded us of why it’s so important to protect the planet. View the insightful new collection of Visual Art, Film, Interactive & Multimedia, Performing Arts, Poetry & Spoken Word, and Creative Writing.
Resource Studio
Visit our Resource Studio, a space for creative exploration and a jumping-off point for deep inquiry of climate change, ocean conservation, and using art and creativity as tools in environmental movements!
Visit Resource StudioContest Gallery
Our student gallery showcases visual art, poetry and spoken word, prose, music, dance, short films, and multimedia projects from past Ocean Awareness Contest winners. Read, watch, admire, and share!
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December 8, 2025
By Keren-happuch Garba, Bow Seat Alumni Advisor & 2024 Future Blue Youth Council member The Alumni Spotlight Series is a...
Safeguarding the Environment through Maasai Culture: Frederick
December 5, 2025
By Jina Song and Purity Busena, 2025 Future Blue Youth Council members FBYC Fellowship Spotlight - Kenya & Korea Mentorship...
From Bow Seat Contest Alum to YouTube Creator: Meet Matthew...
November 26, 2025
By Tana Valmond, Bow Seat Alumni Advisor & 2024 Future Blue Youth Council member The Alumni Spotlight Series is a...
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Caroline Chiu
Art Teacher & Program Coordinator, C.C. Arts & Crafts Studio (United States)
“Through art competitions, my students can express their ideas and showcase their amazing artwork, making a meaningful contribution to raising awareness about the ocean environment.”