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2017 - 2018 OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL POSTER CONTEST RULES
OceanPalsOceanPals®®
POLAR BEARS–WALKING ON THIN ICE2018 POSTER CONTEST THEME
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The polar bear has an uncertain future. Its habitat is retreating at an alarming pace as yearly increases in global temperatures reduce the extent of sea ice that forms in the Arctic. Polar bears are found throughout the Arctic Circle. Polar bears are at the top of the food chain in the Arctic. They have only one known predator – man. They can live as long as 20 - 30 years. They can see and hear as well as us, but their sense of smell is far better. They can sniff out a seal from miles away. Polar bears are covered in a thick waterproof fur on top of an insulating layer of blubber. Underneath the white fur, their skin is actually black. Polar bears feed mainly on seals. They are also scavengers who will feed on fish, birds, kelp, berries and human rubbish. In warm weather, they are in danger of overheating. They must find somewhere cool to rest or go for a swim.
Polar bear biologists have expressed grave concerns about the impact of climate change and the survival of the polar bear. Melting sea ice cause by global warming, habitat loss, over-hunting of some populations, increased shipping traffic, and organic pollutants may put the polar bear at risk. The key danger is starvation due to habitat loss. Polar bears hunt seals from a platform of sea ice. Reduction in sea ice causes polar bears to swim even further looking for food which can lead to their drowning. Rising temperatures cause the sea ice to melt earlier in the year, driving the bears to shore before they have built sufficient fat reserves to survive the period of scarce food in the late summer and early fall. Polar bears will be forced to look for food on land and will forage in garbage dumps which creates a dangerous situation for humans. Insufficient nourishment leads to lower reproduction in adult females and lower survival rates in cubs. Polar bears have the slowest reproductive rates. In the course of a lifespan, females produce an average of only five litters.
It is critical to remember the warming that threatens polar bears is human caused. If we caused it, we can fix it and there is lots of science out there that says we still can act in time to save the polar bear.
OCEAN PALS® CONTEST GOALSTo encourage young people to become aware of and share their concerns for the marine environ-ment through their poster art. These messages will be brought to the widest possible audience to create a stronger commitment protect the environment on which all life on this planet depends.
OCEAN PALS® INTERNATIONAL 2017-2018 APPLICATION FORM
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND TEACHER OR PARENT:I have read and agree to all rules of the Ocean Pals® Poster Contest and agree that my poster entry becomes the property of Beneath The Sea®/Ocean Pals® and its sponsors and may be displayed, published, donated or used in any way deemed appropriate to meet the goals of Ocean Pals®. I certify that this poster is my original work as witnessed below by my teacher or parent.
ARTIST'S SIGNATURE & DATE PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE & DATE
ARTIST’S TITLE FOR POSTER:
STUDENT /ARTIST: GRADE:
STUDENT’S ADDRESS:
CITY/PROVINCE/COUNTRY/POSTAL CODE:
STUDENT’S HOME PHONE:
STUDENT’S E-MAIL ADDRESS:
[ATTACH APPLICATION FIRMLY TO POSTER]
TEACHER’S NOTEOCEAN PALS® NEWS FLASH! HOW YOU CAN HELP: • Communicate the facts about global warming to friends and
family that you learn. • Turn down your thermostat in the winter months. • Take part in local green initiatives like planting trees, recycling
drives, or ride your bike to school and friends houses, when possible. • Replace light bulbs with Energy Star LED bulbs in your home.• Use no more water than needed. • Avoid drive-through businesses, go inside rather than letting a car idle for more than
10 seconds.
FOR MORE INFO VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES: http://www.polarbearsinternational.orghttp://www.defenders.org/polarbearshttp://www.seaworld.orghttp://www.bbc.com/earthBe sure to check our website to learn about upcoming Ocean Pals® activities and our Sea Of Tomorrow Society supporting the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at the Westchester Medical Center, New York.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION!
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OceanPalsOceanPals®®
495 New Rochelle Road – Suite 2A Bronxville, New York 10708 USA
OCEAN PALS® INTERNATIONAL POSTER CONTEST 2017-2018 CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES
FUNDING: This project is made possible through Beneath The Sea®, and the ongoing efforts of it’s all-volunteer staff.
ENTRY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 22, 2017 All entries must be submitted postmarked no later than midnight December 22, 2017. All winners will be notified by March 20, 2018. All winners will be announced at the Ocean Pals® Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Beneath The Sea®
Expo where there will be special programs for their parents and/or guardians.
GENERAL CONTEST RULES: 1. All posters submitted to Ocean Pals® will become
the property of Beneath The Sea Inc.® and its sponsors. All rights for reproduction in all media including print, film, and/or video are assigned to the organizers and their sponsors to use as deemed appropriate for the goals of the contest and the Beneath The Sea®/Ocean Pals® project.
2. Posters will not be returned. 3. With the permission of the regional directors
some rules may be modified to conform with local school system rules.
4. One artist per poster and one poster per artist. 5. Poster content must represent the artist’s own
perception of the theme. 6. All International winners will be notified of their
selection by E-mail.
I. ELIGIBILITY: Open To All Students Outside Of The United States
Within Four Contest Divisions: 1. KINDERGARTEN through GRADE 2 2. 3RD through 5TH GRADE 3. 6TH through 8TH GRADE 4. 9TH through 12TH GRADE
II. POSTER SPECIFICATIONS: NOTE: Any posters received which do not meet the following specifications will be disqualified. A. Presentation:
1. Horizontal or Vertical 2. ONE INCH BORDERS must be used within the
specified area (for reproduction purposes). 3. Theme must be evident in a written slogan,
or phrase. NO spelling errors.
II. POSTER SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED: 4. Posters may be in color or black & white. 5. NO paste-ons, stenciling, or tracing. 6. Posters must be done freehand by the
student. 7. No firm or rigid backing. Do not mount any
posters. Must mail FLAT, NO tubes. 8. Air brushed and computer generated
graphics are acceptable, but will be judged in a separate special class.
B. Paper: 1. Size: Must be poster board size of 18” x 24” 2. Single sheet, unruled and unlined only
(poster paper preferred) C. Art Materials:
1. Pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers or crayons
2. Watercolors 3. Acrylic paints 4. NO charcoal, oil paints, pastels, chalk, glitter
or sand III. JUDGING - INTERNATIONAL: A panel of independent judges, recognized for their work in marine art, marine environment, and art education will be assembled to select winners. All decisions are final. The International Judging will take place at Beneath The Sea® headquarters in New York in January of 2017. IV. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS BY DIVISION: 1st place student in each division; medal and $100 gift check V. MAIL POSTER TO:
BENEATH THE SEA®/OCEAN PALS®
Attn: JoAnn Zigahn 838 Pelhamdale Avenue, Unit R, New Rochelle, NY 10801 USA
E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beneaththesea.org/ocean-pals Phone: (914) 664 - 4310 Fax: (914) 664 - 4315 The application form, must be completed and attached FIRMLY to the back of each poster.