In his latest documentary, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet, the legendary naturalist expresses a quiet, urgent plea: “The living world is a unique and spectacular marvel… yet the way we humans live on Earth is sending it into a decline.” It was only later in life, he admits, that he fully realised the ocean’s central role in stabilising our climate, feeding millions, and sustaining the rhythm of life itself. That realisation—that the ocean is not just part of our planet, but the force that shapes it—is echoed in every brushstroke, pixel, and poem created by Bow Seat’s young environmental artists. This World Ocean Day, we’re proud to share 10 powerful student artworks from our Bow Seat gallery. These aren’t just visuals; they are vessels of protest, hope, grief, and resilience—reflecting young people’s deep concern for the health of our blue planet. From the collapse of coral reefs to the stories of communities rising with the tides, each piece speaks to the urgency of our tim...