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NOSB Professional Development Opportunity

December 9, 2013
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is happy to announce a special professional development opportunity for middle and high school educators nationwide. All educators are welcome to attend, and NOSB coaches are highly encouraged to participate.
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2014 “Living on the Ocean Planet” Video Contest

November 25, 2013
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB), in partnership with the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), is excited to announce the 2014 Living on the Ocean Planet video contest. This year’s contest theme is “Ocean Acidification.” The submission deadline is March 15, 2014.
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The Ocean Gyre: Issue 4 Now Available!

September 4, 2013
We are pleased to release the fourth issue of The Ocean Gyre, NOSB’s bi-annual newsletter.
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Eric and Wendy Schmidt Make Generous Donation to Support Ocean Science Education

August 14, 2013
The NOSB is pleased to announce it has received $500,000 from long-time ocean advocates Eric and Wendy Schmidt in support of the program’s 2013-2014 operating year.
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NOSB’s New Career Resource, An Ocean of Possibilities!, is Now Available!

July 29, 2013
There are so many options for careers related to ocean and aquatic science. This booklet will give you just a sense of those opportunities so that, with a mind open to possibility, you can chart your own course. Download An Ocean of Possibilities!
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2014 From the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Essay Contest!
October 24, 2013 – 1:03 pm

Ocean Awareness ContestThe Ocean Awareness Essay Contest is a great way to explore a career as a science writer–and possibly win thousands of dollars doing it!

The goal of the From the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Essay Contest is to challenge high school students to think critically about real issues impacting the ocean and help teachers meet Next Generation Science Standards. The 2014 contest theme is Plastic Pollution in the Ocean. The contest invites students to tackle the issue individually or collaboratively through an ART, ADVOCACY or ESSAY option.

Winning entries can earn students (and their school) up $1,500 in prize money. Read the full story »

3rd Annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival – Now Accepting Entries!
October 18, 2013 – 1:38 pm
3rd Annual San Francisco Ocean Film Festival – Now Accepting Entries!

The San Francisco International Ocean Film Festival 3rd Annual Student Film Competition is now accepting entries!

Call for Proposals: NOSB Diversity Initiative
September 25, 2013 – 1:01 pm
Call for Proposals: NOSB Diversity Initiative

This is an open call for proposals to identify and support current hosts of NOSB regional competitions or new institutions interested in engaging underrepresented student populations in science.

Kristen Yarincik, Director of NOSB, Interviewed by International Innovation
August 6, 2013 – 4:33 pm
Kristen Yarincik, Director of NOSB, Interviewed by International Innovation

NOSB Director Kristen Yarincik highlights efforts to ensure the US has a raft of talent to draw upon in years to come.

2013 “Living on the Ocean Planet” Divisional Winners Announced and Entered into “Fan Favorite” Contest
May 31, 2013 – 2:30 pm
2013 “Living on the Ocean Planet” Divisional Winners Announced and Entered into “Fan Favorite” Contest

We are excited to announce the Divisional Winners of the 2013 “Living on the Ocean Planet” Video Contest!

Pod Squad Stoked with National Showing
April 26, 2013 – 5:07 pm
Pod Squad Stoked with National Showing

Dana Hills High School, winners of this year’s Grunion Bowl, took 7th place at the Finals competitions last weekend in Milwaukee, WI.

2013 NOSB Finals – Award Ceremony Video Slideshow
April 23, 2013 – 5:29 pm
2013 NOSB Finals – Award Ceremony Video Slideshow

2013 NOSB Finals – Award Ceremony Video Slideshow

Arcadia High School Wins 16th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl!
April 23, 2013 – 12:02 pm
Arcadia High School Wins 16th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl!

Twenty-five high schools from around the United States competed in this year’s NOSB Finals Competition.

2013 Science Expert Briefing Topic Announced!
March 8, 2013 – 10:06 am
2013 Science Expert Briefing Topic Announced!

NOSB is pleased to announce the topic for the 2013 Science Expert Briefing is Invasive Species.

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