Vote for the People’s Choice Winners of the 2025 Science Without Borders® Challenge!

How to Vote:

Starting Friday, May 2, visit the Living Oceans Foundation’s social media channels to view all the finalists’ artwork. Artwork will be available for voting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X, as well as our newest social media channels, Threads and Bluesky.

❤️ To cast your vote, “like” your favorite image in each age category. The finalist with the most likes in each age group across all of our social media channels by noon ET on Monday, May 12 will win the People’s Choice Award and a $50 scholarship!

Not only are you supporting the next generation of ocean advocates, but you’ll also get to experience some incredible artwork inspired by nature. These young artists have done an amazing job interpreting this year’s theme—Marine Keystone Species—and their artwork reminds us just how interconnected and fragile our ocean ecosystems are.

Voting in the People’s Choice Award does not affect the outcome of the judged competition. Official winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be selected by a panel of judges based on the artwork’s creativity, originality, and understanding of the theme. The People’s Choice Award is just a fun way for the public to participate and recognize their favorite pieces.

So what are you waiting for?

Visit our Facebook page or find us on Instagram, Twitter/X, Threads, or Bluesky to explore the finalists’ artwork and cast your vote!

Let’s celebrate ocean conservation—and the talented students who are helping spread the message—one like at a time.

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