Contests
The
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary and NOAA offer a variety
of opportunities for student participation. These contests may
be organized solely by the sanctuary, by NOAA, or in cooperation
with partnering organizations.
Name
the Humpback Whale
Open to Students in Grades K-12
Deadline: March 20, 2006
Students
will have a chance to name a new sanctuary humpback whale. Each
year whale researchers gather to select names for the newly identified
Gulf of Maine humpback whales. This year, the researchers have
selected Thalassa's '03 calf as the contest subject. Thalassa
is a female whale who has repeatedly visited Stellwagen Bank --
it is assumed that her calf may too. Take a look at the markings
on the animal's fluke, especially the black scars. Try to pick
a name that matches one or more of the more prominent markings.
Click here for more information about
the whale naming contest and how to enter.
Marine Art Contest - National Treasures - Living Resources of
the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Open to Students in Grades K-12
Divisions: K-4, 5-8, 9-12, computer graphics/graphic design, scientific
illustration
Deadline: May 5, 2006
The
Annual Marine Art Contest, sponsored by the Massachusetts Marine
Educators, the sanctuary, and the New England Aquarium is now
open. Students are invited to submit artwork that illustrates
this year's theme - "National Treasures - Living Resources
of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary." All media
are allowed; please refrain from sending collages with sand or
other fine attachments. There will be a winner, second place and
third place in each division and a Grand Prize Winner. Contest
prizes include passes to the New England Aquarium, the Provincetown
Museum, posters, and other items. Click
here for a pdf flyer about the contest.
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