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Calling all sea heroes and marine problem solvers – Seaweek’s Ocean Champion challenge is open for entries and nominations. The annual awards celebrate the work of passionate ocean advocates in three categories – junior (16 and under), senior (17 and up) and groups (three people or more).
Entrants have to submit a short video describing their efforts to protect or restore the marine environment, explain what they have been doing to achieve that and say what inspired them to take action in the first place.
Individuals and groups can also be nominated by anyone who feels they should be recognised for the work that they do to protect the marine environment.
Application forms, entry criteria and a showcase of previous Ocean Champion entries can be found on the Seaweek website and entries are open until the end of March.
The challenge is part of Seaweek, New Zealand’s annual celebration of the sea and marine life, with a range of activities running from Saturday, March 5 to Saturday, March 13 this year. It is organised by the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education and the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre, and is now in its 30th year.
“Seaweek events are diverse and designed to be inclusive of all ages,” a spokesperson says. “From activities and presentations within schools, marine ecosystem field trips and engagements with citizen science to community beach cleans, kayaking and snorkelling, our hope is to inspire and enable Kiwis to take time to connect with the sea.
Info: www.seaweek.org.nz
