The Ocean Awareness Contest is an annual international competition organized by Bow Seat that invites students in grades 5–12 to explore ocean conservation and climate change through creative expression. Participants can submit original work across a wide range of formats including art, writing, film, performance, and multimedia, all centered around a unifying annual theme. It is an exceptional opportunity for students passionate about both the environment and the arts to share their voice on one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Creating drawings, paintings, or other visual work to express ideas and observations.
Planning, filming, and editing video content from concept to final cut.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Gathering and evaluating information systematically to answer a question.
Speaking up and taking action on behalf of a cause or group of people.
Students explore ocean conservation and climate change through creative environmental inquiry and research.
Students investigate and communicate environmental issues through writing, film, and multimedia storytelling.
Contest accepts film and multimedia submissions exploring ocean themes and environmental narratives.
Students research marine species conservation, ocean ecosystems, and ocean-related environmental challenges.
Activity develops community organizing, advocacy, and environmental stewardship skills through creative activism.
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