It’s easy to become discouraged when you think about the challenges facing our ocean ecosystems. Ocean pollution, in particular, is an ever-increasing global concern that threatens marine life, our environment, the economy, and human health.
Yet there have been many inspiring conservation stories and ocean “wins” in the last year: cities implementing plastic bag bans; governments establishing new Marine Protected Areas; and the rise of citizens and businesses embracing zero-waste mentalities. At Bow Seat, they recognize the power of young ocean caretakers, and their goal is to inspire you to lead the way to finding innovative solutions to ocean pollution.
They want you to #BeTheChange. You may choose to focus your work on one type of pollution, or the impact of ocean pollution as a whole. Whichever way you choose, they want your submission – visual art, poetry, prose, or film – to make viewers reflect on the impact of ocean pollution, inspire them to consider possible solutions, and challenge them to take action.
Awards
Awards will be presented in each of the four categories at both middle school and high school levels Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12
- Gold Award USD 1,500 / USD 1,000;
- Silver Award USD 1,000 / USD 750;
- Bronze Award USD 500 / USD 250;
- Gold Award winner’s school USD 1,500 / USD 750;
- Plus: 10 Honorable Mention Awards USD 250 / USD 100;
- 3 Teacher Recognition Awards USD 750 / USD 750.
Further details:
http://www.mladiinfo.eu