Inspiring Tomorrow’s Ocean Leaders
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Ocean Leaders
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The NOSB is an academic competition and program that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable community members and environmental stewards.
Updated for the 2024-2025 Competition Year
- States Hosting Regional Bowls
- States with Regional Bowl Participants
Find your local competition!
All states are eligible to compete. Contact us to learn more.
Volunteers Needed for the 2025 NOSB National Finals Competition
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is looking for volunteers to assist with our 2025 virtual National Finals Competition on May 16-18, 2025. The top 18 teams will compete head-to-head over Zoom, completing the buzzer question rounds and Team Challenge Questions (TCQs). To be successful, the NOSB needs volunteers from across the country to serve as competition officials!
Explore this Year’s Top Teams from Regional Competitions Around the U.S.
Congratulations to the winning teams of the 18 regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) competitions held this year! The NOSB is building our next generation of marine scientists, policy makers, teachers, explorers, researchers, technicians, environmental stewards, and informed community members by educating them in ocean science topics that are increasingly relevant today and into the future.
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Volunteer officials needed for the 2025 NOSB Finals Competition
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is looking for volunteers to assist with our 2025 virtual National Finals Competition on May 16-18, 2025. The top 18 teams will compete head-to-head over [...]
Congratulations to the 2025 Regional Bowl Winners
Congratulations to the winning teams of the 18 regional National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) competitions held this year! The NOSB is building our next generation [...]
2025 National Ocean Scholar Application Package Available Now
As part of the NOSB’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Center for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholar Program. This scholarship program provides tuition assistance (up to $1,000) for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or environmental science major in their first year of post-high school education.
New Resource Available for Teachers and Students: Ocean Acoustics STEAM Leader Challenge on Scoutlier
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB), supported by the Office of Naval Research, hosts annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) Leader Challenges on [...]
