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 citizens and environmental stewards.
- States Hosting Regional Bowls
- States Currently Participating In Regional Bowls
Find your local competition!
All states are eligible to compete. Contact us to learn more.
Updates on 2024 Regional Competitions
Many of the NOSB regional competitions will take place in 2024, either virtually or in-person. Please visit the map of regional sites for the contact information of each bowl’s regional coordinator(s) as well as competition dates (currently being updated as confirmations of regional competition dates are received).
Any questions may be sent to nosb@ucar.edu.
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2022 Professional Development Webinars: Dr. Andrea Copping & Dorian Overhus
As we combat climate change, marine renewable energy (MRE) has the potential to play an important role. However, we need to understand the impact tidal, wave, and ocean thermal energy devices may have on marine animals and the environment in order to deploy MRE devices in a responsible manner. This webinar will cover the importance of MRE and how it relates to climate change, what is known about environmental interactions, and next steps for the industry.
Congrats to the 2021 NOSB Scholarship Recipients!
Please join us in congratulating our FIVE exceptional NOSB 2021 National Ocean Scholars. They each received a scholarship to assist them as they begin [...]
Dougherty Valley High School Sails to Victory in 24th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl
Sunday, students from Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon, California, won the National Finals of the 24th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) for the first time [...]
24th National Ocean Sciences Bowl Finals: Regional Winners Announced!
Congratulations to these 21 winning schools from each of the regional competitions! They will be moving on to the 2021 NOSB Finals Competition held [...]