While the 2025 Ocean Awareness Contest deadline has passed, we’re thrilled to share a brand-new opportunity for U.S.-based participants: the United by Nature “Author’s Spotlight”. This collaboration brings student voices into conversation with the upcoming United by Nature report, an ambitious, first-of-its-kind effort to reflect on the health and future of U.S. lands, waters, and communities. Fifteen standout student entries will be selected and paired with themes from the report, amplifying youth perspectives on the environment, climate, justice, and more. No extra steps are needed if you submitted to the 2025 Contest and fit the criteria, you’re already in the running! Stay tuned as we bring art and policy together in powerful new ways. #UnitedByNature #OceanAwarenessContest #YouthVoices #ClimateArt #EnvironmentalJustice #NatureReport #BowSeat #YouthForNature #ArtForChange #OceanClimateAction #NatureMatters #StudentVoices #ClimateHope #CreativeAdvocacy #FutureOfNature