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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Soobin Sung
Ilsan, South Korea
Soobin Sung
Ilsan, South Korea
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Our student gallery showcases art, poetry, prose, and film from past Contest winners. Read, watch, admire, and share!
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Alumni Spotlight: Young Women in STEM
July 31, 2018
by Lily Bermel, Future Blue Intern As the summer is quickly wrapping up, I was able to squeeze in two...
Alumni Making Big Waves
July 15, 2018
by Lily Bermel, Future Blue Intern Earning awards in Bow Seat’s Ocean Awareness Contest is just one of the many...
Bow Seat Alumni Discover New Passion for Environmental Science
July 9, 2018
by Lily Bermel, Future Blue Intern In the past month, I’ve had the fantastic opportunity to interview many Bow Seat...
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Cara Fritz Age 14, Massachusetts
“The Ocean Awareness Contest was incredibly interesting and exciting to me because it was a way for me to combine my passion for creative writing, my love of the ocean and interest in its ecosystems, and my desire to make a positive change in the world.”