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NOAA and our partners offer several art contests and campaigns that engage creative minds in Earth science. In honor of Youth Art Month in March, this gallery of artwork showcases ocean priorities, marine species, and conservation issues through the eyes of student artists.
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The 2022 Marine Art Contest, co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and the Massachusetts Marine Educators offsite link, is now underway. The deadline for the art contest is May 11, 2022. With submission topics ranging from tiny plankton to giant whales, students from anywhere in the world are invited to submit artwork that explores the biodiversity of Stellwagen Bank sanctuary. Winning art is posted on the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary website and co-sponsors provide a variety of prizes. See the contest brochure for rules and an entry form or write to stellwagen@noaa.gov for more information.
"Humpback Whale" by Sophia S., grade 10, was one of the winners of the 2021 Marine Art Contest co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Marine Educators.(Josephine G., 2021 Stellwagen Bank Marine Art Contest)
"Great Shearwaters" by Helen H., grade 11, was one of the winners of the 2021 Marine Art Contest co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Marine Educators.(Helen H., 2021 Stellwagen Bank Marine Art Contest)
"Green Sea Turtle Face" by Noah C., grade 6, was one of the winners of the 2021 Marine Art Contest co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Marine Educators.(Noah C., 2021 Stellwagen Bank Marine Art Contest)
"Longfin Squid" by Irene Z., grade 8, was one of the winners of the 2021 Marine Art Contest co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Marine Educators.(Irene Z., 2021 Stellwagen Bank Marine Art Contest)
"Lion's Mane Jelly" by Marley K., grade 1, was one of the winners of the 2021 Marine Art Contest co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Marine Educators.(Marley K., 2021 Stellwagen Bank Marine Art Contest)
"Sea Gooseberry" by Robert K., grade 2, was one of the winners of the 2021 Marine Art Contest co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Marine Educators.(Robert K., 2021 Stellwagen Bank Marine Art Contest)
"Wolffish" by Obadiah C., grade 8, was one of the winners of the 2021 Marine Art Contest co-sponsored by Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and Massachusetts Marine Educators.(Obadiah C., 2021 Stellwagen Bank Marine Art Contest)
NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region encourages artists in kindergarten through grade 12 to celebrate marine endangered species. While the contest focuses on species native to New England and the Mid-Atlantic, students anywhere are welcome to participate. Winning artwork goes on display on the Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office’s website and Facebook page and is featured in an online calendar. Submissions for 2022 are due by email to nmfs.gar.es-art-contest@noaa.gov by Friday, April 22, 2022.
This artwork titled, "Keep the Sea Free of Debris," by Dagny T., grade 2, was one of the winners of the 2021 Annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest hosted by NOAA Fisheries.(Dagny T., 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest)
This artwork titled, "Right Whale Entanglement," by Addison J., grade 4, was one of the winners of the 2021 Annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest hosted by NOAA Fisheries.(Addison J., 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest)
This artwork titled, "I Can't Breathe," by Noah C., grade 6, was one of the winners of the 2021 Annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest hosted by NOAA Fisheries.(Noah C., 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest)
This artwork titled, "A Message From the Sea," by Aurora N., grade 9, was one of the winners of the 2021 Annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest hosted by NOAA Fisheries.(Aurora N., 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest)
This sculpture titled, "The Blue Whale Adventure," by Michael G., grade 2, was one of the winners of the 2021 Annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest hosted by NOAA Fisheries.( Michael G., 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest)
This sculpture titled, "Sperm Whale," by Jaylin F., grade 4, was one of the winners of the 2021 Annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest hosted by NOAA Fisheries.(Jaylin F., 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest)
This sculpture titled, "Mutualistic Relationship, Oceanic White Tip Shark and Pilot Fish," by Margaret C., grade 7, was one of the winners of the 2021 Annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest hosted by NOAA Fisheries.( Margaret C., 2021 Marine Endangered Species Art Contest)
This artwork by Jeewoo S., grade 8, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Jeewoo S., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Simone L., grade 1, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Simone L., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Rose L., grade 2, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Rose L., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Ziqian W., grade 3, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Ziqian W., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Cameron Y., grade 3, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Cameron Y., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Jeu S., grade 4, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Jeu S., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Arianna E., grade 5, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Arianna E., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Olivia M., grade 5, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Olivia M., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Daniel N., grade 5, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Daniel N., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Margaret H., grade 6, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Margaret H., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Janet L., grade 6, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Janet L., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Jayden M., grade 7, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Jayden M., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
This artwork by Emerson H., grade 8, was one of the winners of the 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest.(Emerson H., 2022 NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest)
