Science Without Borders®

Science Without Borders®

Science Without Borders® guides all of our work as we pursue our mission to preserve, protect and restore the world's oceans and aquatic resources.

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    • Our Coral Reef Ecology Curriculum is a great resource for students and teachers. Filled with lesson plans, videos, and interactive learning exercises, our education portal engages and inspires students to learn about coral reefs and to become stewards of this vital ecosystem.

    • The application period for the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open! This annual art contest encourages students to learn about important ocean science and conservation issues through art. The competition is open to middle and high school students 11-19 years old, with prizes of up to $500 awarded to the winning entries. Enter by March 3, 2025 for your chance to win.

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    Full-time educators: The online application for NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program 2025 Field Season is OPEN NOW, through the first Monday of December! Head over to teacheratsea.noaa.gov ("How to Apply") for details and a link to our online system. All application materials are due at ***11:59 pm PACIFIC Time on December 2, 2024.*** 🐙 ... See MoreSee Less
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    Happy Halloween from the ocean depths! 🎃🦑🧛 This Halloween, let us introduce you to Vampyroteuthis infernalis, or as it’s chillingly known, the Vampire Squid from Hell! This spooky creature lives over 3,000 feet deep, where no sunlight reaches. With its red ‘cloak’ and ghostly bioluminescent glow, it’s the perfect Halloween trickster of the sea. 😈But don’t be too afraid; the vampire squid doesn’t drink blood! Instead, it survives on a spooky feast known as ‘marine snow’—a mix of organic particles, including dead plankton and fish remnants, that drifts down from above. 💀❄️ When danger strikes, it turns its webbed arms inside out, creating a dark ‘cloak’ that even flashes red, just like a real vampire’s cape! A true marvel of the abyss, the vampire squid is a perfect reminder that Halloween magic is lurking in the ocean depths! 👻📸 Vampire Squid by 2024 #ScienceWithoutBorders Challenge Finalist Lauren Wheat, Age 14, USA. ... See MoreSee Less
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    🌊 Calling All Young Ocean Advocates! 🌊Do you love the ocean, and have a passion for art? The 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge is your chance to create something amazing that shines a spotlight on important ocean issues. This year, our international art contest is inviting students aged 11-19 from around the world to showcase their creativity and highlight a vital part of ocean ecosystems—Marine Keystone Species! 🖌️ What’s This Year’s Theme?Keystone species play a crucial role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced and thriving. This year, we’re asking young artists to create artwork that showcases the importance of a keystone species in the ocean. Whether it’s a sea otter, shark, coral, or another marine life form, your art can help raise awareness about its role in ocean health! 🎓 PrizesNot only will your art help protect the ocean, but you could also win a scholarship! ✨ 1st Place: $500✨ 2nd Place: $350✨ 3rd Place: $200Plus, there’s a People’s Choice Award where winners in each age group receive a $50 scholarship!📅 Deadline: March 3, 2025Don’t wait! Get started on your artwork, and make sure to submit it by March 3, 2025. Learn more & apply:https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/science-without-borders-challenge/ ... See MoreSee Less
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