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2026 Contest Resources > How the Ocean Inspires Us > Favorite Ocean Characters

Remember some of your favorite ocean-related characters from books, TV shows, or other popular media. How are their designs and perspectives shaped by, related to, or inspired by the ocean?

• Ocean animals and the awesome role they’ve played in shaping pop culture! | Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation
• Little Mermaid Making a Conservation Splash | Te Ipukarea Society
• Unveiling the Deep: How the Ocean Has Made Waves Throughout the Media | Octane Seating
• Discover How Earth’s Oceans Inspired Avatar: The Way Of Water | National Geographic