Learn About the Theme
.jpg)
The 2023 London Young Artist Award is proud to announce its theme for this year: "Ocean Heroes in Action." We believe that it's time to honour and recognise the individuals and organisations who are working tirelessly to protect and preserve the ocean and its diverse ecosystem. Our goal is to inspire and motivate young artists to use their creative skills to raise awareness about this crucial issue and show their support for ocean conservation.
As we are all aware, the ocean is facing numerous threats, including overfishing, plastic pollution, climate change, and many others. These challenges not only harm the ocean's delicate balance but also have far-reaching effects on the entire planet and future generations. This is why it's essential that we all become Ocean Heroes in Action and take action to bring about positive change.
To help illustrate the impact that Ocean Heroes are making, here are some real-world examples of individuals and organisations that are taking action to protect the ocean:
Sylvia Earle - An oceanographer and marine biologist, Sylvia Earle has dedicated her life to exploring and protecting the ocean. She has led more than 100 expeditions and has been a vocal advocate for ocean conservation for decades.
The Ocean Cleanup - Founded by Boyan Slat in 2013, The Ocean Cleanup is a nonprofit organisation that is working to rid the world's oceans of plastic pollution. They have developed advanced technology to collect and remove plastic waste from the ocean and are making a significant impact in the fight against plastic pollution.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society - This international non-profit organisation is dedicated to protecting marine life and the ocean. They use direct action tactics to protect whales, dolphins, and other marine species, and they have been successful in stopping illegal fishing operations, rescuing animals in distress, and raising awareness about the importance of ocean conservation.
We hope that these examples inspire you to become an Ocean Hero in Action. Through your artwork, you can help to raise awareness about the importance of ocean conservation and the impact that individuals and organisations are making. Join us in our mission to protect our ocean and ensure a bright and sustainable future for all. We can't wait to see your inspiring works of art!
.jpg)
Related Educational Resources
Articles:
1. Climate change: Concerns over report on ocean heating
2. The ocean – the world’s greatest ally against climate change
3. How is climate change impacting the world’s ocean
4. Why protecting the ocean and wetlands can help fight the climate crisis
5. These NOAA ocean heroes show that you can help the ocean at any age
7. Saving our seas: 5 ocean heroes battling to turn the toxic tide
9. 5 Things You Can Do To Teach Young Children About the Impact of Plastic on the Ocean
10. 13 Artists Who Turned Ocean Trash Into Amazing Art
11. 6 Artists Who Use Their Art to Promote Ocean Conservation
