Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs, Inc

Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging youth in ocean conservation and advocacy through the arts. This organization provides an innovative space for teens worldwide to connect, create, and communicate for the blue planet. Bow Seat's award-winning programming works at the intersection of ocean science and arts education, emphasizing creative thinking and making in exploring the natural world. The flagship initiative, the annual Ocean Awareness Contest, invites middle and high school students to explore critical environmental issues through various creative mediums. Since its founding in 2011, Bow Seat has engaged over 44,000 students from more than 140 countries, awarding significant scholarships to contest winners. The organization also showcases student work through online galleries, exhibitions, and publications, amplifying youth voices in environmental campaigns and conversations.