2016 theme: Making Meaning of Ocean Pollution
Did you know that plastics account for 80% of all ocean pollution? This is one of the most pressing challenges facing the ocean. Plastics pose a huge threat to the ocean ecosystem because they do not biodegrade. Instead, they continue to break into smaller and smaller pieces, which litter the ocean and its beaches.
Organised by From the Bow Seat, this year's contest asks you to explore the theme "Making Meaning out of Plastic Pollution", and it challenges you to research, explore, interpret, and say something meaningful about the connections between human activities and the health of our oceans.
CATEGORIES
There are four categories:
• Art
• Poetry
• Prose
• Film
An individual or group (ranging from two people to an entire class of students) may submit art. Each Individual or Group who submits to the contest must have one or more adult sponsors (usually, sponsors are teachers, a parent, or a mentor). There is no entry fee.
ELIGIBILITY
Any student worldwide in 6th-8th grade or 9th-12th grade (or International or Homeschool Equivalent) is eligible.
PRIZE
• 1st place receives 1,500 USD for themselves and 1,500 USD for their school
• 2nd place receives 1,000 USD
• 3rd place receives 500 USD
Moreover, 10 honorable mention recipients will receive 250 USD each, and three teachers will receive recognition awards of 750 USD each.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://fromthebowseat.org/contest.php