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.
Our Story Guardian of the Deep
Zhaoyu Liu
Coconut Creek, FL
Zhaoyu Liu
Coconut Creek, FL
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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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Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs Receives Multiple Awards This Spring...
April 26, 2018
This April, Bow Seat received several awards recognizing the contributions of its programming, leadership, and students to environmental conservation. At...
Meet the Terrific Teens with Pollution Solutions!
April 8, 2018
Greenpeace USA: Youth are inheriting a world filled with problems that they did not create. Luckily, some are using this...
An Online Art Competition Builds Young Ocean Advocates
April 5, 2018
Alaska Fish Radio: A worldwide creative arts challenge focusing on our oceans is happening now. 2018 marks the seventh year...
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Rebecca Turkewitz Humanities Teacher, Coastal Studies for Girls
“I really appreciate all you do to celebrate students and teachers, honor student work, raise awareness, inspire environmental and political action, provide educational opportunities for young people, and create an engaged community around science, arts, and advocacy.”