The 14th annual Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest, themed “Connections to Nature: Looking Inside, Going Outside,” invites participants to explore their personal and collective relationships with the natural world. Through four unique subthemes, this year’s contest encourages students to reflect on the deeper meanings behind these connections and to express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions in creative ways. Participants are challenged to consider how their inner experiences and external environments shape their understanding of nature and how they can contribute to the conservation and protection of marine ecosystems. Bow Seat has created abundant resources on its website to support participants as they navigate this year’s theme. From guides to examples of past submissions, students can access a range of tools to inspire and inform their work. Whether you’re a visual artist, writer, or filmmaker, this Contest offers the opportunity to raise your voice for our blue planet and showcas...