Congratulations 2019 Winners!
The 2019 Ocean Awareness Contest invited students from around the world to create artwork about a coastal or marine species, place, or system impacted by climate change. View the powerful new collection of Visual Art, Film, Music, Poetry, and Prose exploring our intimate connection with oceans and marine life.
Creativity in Conservation
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.
Our StoryErika Sjoblom
Waterford, Wisconsin
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Our student gallery showcases visual art, poetry, essays, music, and short films from past Ocean Awareness Contest winners. Read, watch, admire, and share!
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Elizabeth Goodrich Age 12, Maine
“After learning about litter, global warming, and invasive species last year, I realized that our ignorance has become a huge problem, and I knew I had to do something. I just didn’t know what. When my teacher told me about Bow Seat, I had my answer. It was a way for me to express my concern and send a message to people about ocean pollution in a creative way. We only have one Earth, and it is our job to take good care of it.”