An ocean science quiz bowl for high school teams, held as regional bowls at universities, research institutions, laboratories, science centers and aquariums across the country. Teams of at least four students and a coach answer buzzer-style multiple-choice questions and open-ended team challenge questions on biology, physics, geology, chemistry, geography, policy and current events. Teams without a nearby bowl can compete on Zoom in the Virtual Sponge Bowl in March.
Offered by Center for Ocean Leadership. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Environment, STEM
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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