Activating the next wave of ocean leaders through the arts, science, and advocacy
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Each year the Ocean Awareness Contest challenges teens from around the world to explore human impacts on our ocean’s health through Art, Poetry, Prose, Film, and Music.
Making Waves Through the Arts
Our programs inspire ocean conservation through creative investigating and making. We believe art is a powerful way to explore issues impacting our oceans, connect more deeply with nature, and bring communities together to care for our blue planet.
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Nicole Zapata
Bogota, Colombia
Nicole Zapata
Bogota, Colombia
Get Inspired
Our student gallery showcases art, poetry, prose, and film from past Contest winners. Read, watch, admire, and share!
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Future Blue: Amplifying Student Voices
June 13, 2018
Hi, everyone! My name is Lily and I am Bow Seat’s Future Blue Intern this summer. I’m a rising sophomore...
Saving Our Oceans Through Art
June 11, 2018
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps: The Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest “invites middle schoolers and high schoolers from around the world...
Bow Seat Visits “Sea the Change” Classrooms
May 30, 2018
We at Bow Seat are thrilled to have connected with Emma Pearson, a high school student and the Executive Director...
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Milan Chander Age 11, California
“This program has been a great opportunity for me to become passionate about a real issue plaguing our world. I hope my writing inspires others to recognize their roles as the keepers of the ocean.”