Are you ready to combine your creativity with ocean science?
The 15th Annual Science Without Borders® Challenge is now open! Whether you’re participating for the first time or returning for another year, this guide will help you get started.
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Every day, fishing boats, ferries, sailboats, kayaks, research vessels, cargo ships, whales, sea turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and countless other marine animals share the same waters. While people rely on the ocean for transportation, recreation, research, fishing, and exploration, it is
When we think about the largest animals on Earth, it’s hard to imagine that their final chapter depends on some of the smallest. That’s exactly the story Olivia Shin set out to tell in her award-winning piece, “The Giant and
The Science Without Borders® Challenge continues to inspire young artists around the world to explore ocean issues through art. This year’s first-place winner in the 15–19 age group, Sophia (Jiye) Lee, brought the 2026 theme, Microscopic Marine Life, to life
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge, an international student art contest that promotes ocean science and conservation. This year’s theme, Microscopic Marine Life, challenged students to
The 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge invited young artists from around the world to explore the hidden world of the ocean with the theme, “Microscopic Marine Life.” This year’s challenge encouraged students to create artwork inspired by the tiny marine
It’s time to cast your vote!
The finalists of the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge have been announced, and now we’re inviting you to help us celebrate their incredible work by voting for your favorites in the People’s Choice
The 11–14 age category finalists in the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge bring this year’s theme, Microscopic Marine Life, into vivid focus, revealing both its beauty and its essential role in sustaining our planet.
This year’s competition received an impressive
Following the announcement of our 11–14-year-old semi-finalists, we are excited to spotlight the remarkable students selected as semi-finalists in the 15–19-year-old category of the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge. Their artwork demonstrates not only artistic talent but also a deep
The 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge once again highlighted the incredible creativity and scientific curiosity of students from around the world. This year’s theme, “Microscopic Marine Life,” invited young artists to explore the tiny organisms that form the foundation of
