National Ocean Sciences Bowl
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is a national, high-school science competition managed by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL) which started in the 1970s (formerly the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education). It uses a quiz-bowl format, with lockout buzzers and extended team challenge questions to test students on their knowledge of oceanography. This includes the subjects of biology, chemistry, geology, geography, social science, technology, and physics. The annual competition was started in 1998, the International Year of the Ocean. The current director of NOSB is Kristen Yarincik, who is based out of Washington, DC. Currently there are 25 regions in the U.S. that compete in the NOSB, each with their own regional competitions. The regional competitions are coordinated by the Regional Coordinators, who are typically affiliated with a university in their region. Each year approximately 2,000 students from 300 schools across the nation compete for prizes and a trip to the national competition. The goal of this organization is to increase knowledge of the ocean among high school students and, ultimately, magnify the public understanding of ocean research. Students who participate are eligible to apply for the National Ocean Scholar Program.
Schools with greatest number of wins
Top-placing teams at the 2017 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Kalani High School won the sportsmanship award.
Top-placing teams at the 2016 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
York High School won the sportsmanship award.
Top-placing teams at the 2015 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Sanger High School won the sportsmanship award.
Top-placing teams at the 2014 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Langham Creek High School won the sportsmanship award.
Top-placing teams at the 2013 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Annapolis Christian Academy won the sportsmanship award.
Top-placing teams at the 2012 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Top-placing teams at the 2011 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Top-placing teams at the 2010 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Langham Creek High School won the sportsmanship award.
Top-placing teams at the 2009 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Top-placing teams at the 2008 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Kealakehe High School won the sportsmanship award.
Top-placing teams at the 2007 National Ocean Sciences Bowl:
Poplarville High School won the sportsmanship award.
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