Okay, people, hold onto your fins because I am bursting with excitement! I’m talking full-on, dolphin-leaping-out-of-the-water, bioluminescent-plankton-glowing-at-night kind of excitement! Why? Because… ORCA BOWL IS COMING!
For those of you who haven’t heard of it, Orca Bowl is basically the Olympics of ocean science for high schoolers. It’s a regional competition run by the amazing folks at the University of Washington, and it’s part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). Think fast-paced, buzzer-beating, head-to-head battles of wits, all centered around the amazing, complex, and utterly fascinating world of THE OCEAN!
We’re talking everything from marine biology (my personal obsession, hello!) to oceanography, geology, chemistry, policy, and even maritime history. It’s a deep dive (pun intended!) into every aspect of our blue planet, and it’s incredibly challenging and rewarding.
The energy at these events is electric. You’ve got teams from all over the region, buzzing with nervous energy, ready to show off their knowledge. You’ve got judges who are experts in their fields, sharing their passion and inspiring us to keep learning. And you’ve got this incredible sense of community, of shared purpose, of knowing that we’re all in this together, working to protect the most vital ecosystem on Earth.
And, okay, full disclosure, I might be just a little bit biased because… I’m rooting for Newport High School! 😉
So, if you’re looking for an event that will inspire you, challenge you, and leave you with a renewed sense of hope for the future of our planet, come check out Orca Bowl at the UW Fishery Sciences Building!
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