“Stop the Pollution” by Katelyn K. katelynkim06 (13, California) . In response to our 2019 Ocean Awareness Contest theme, "Presence of Future," our teen artists and activists from around the world ruminated on the past, present, and future of an Earth changed by the climate crisis, and more than any other species, our participants chose to honor the polar bear. . Acting as a symbol of grief, regret, and hope, polar bears are often the emotional core of our young artists' work. These marine mammals are the first animal to be placed on the Endangered Species List due to the effects of manmade climate change, and in many ways, they are the first sentinels of the rapid changes occurring to our blue planet. . In honor of #PolarBearDay, we share some of our beautiful, thought-provoking, and often heartbreaking pieces of art. . Students: Join our global community of young creatives speaking up about climate change! Hit the link in our bio or visit bowseat.org/contest to learn more and take ac...