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

Regional NOSB competitions are held at universities, research institutions, laboratories, science centers and aquaria across the county. Each year, up to 2,000 students from 350 schools, and 1,500 volunteers participate in the program. Use the map to find details, such as the competition date, location and regional coordinator’s contact information, for your closest regional competition. Contact the regional coordinator or visit their provided website to find out how to participate.
  • 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!

Register by April 28.

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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