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3It is with great excitement that I welcome all of you to the 20th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Finals! This is truly a milestone for our program — 20 YEARS! — and we have much to celebrate. We, as a community of ocean-passionate students, educators, and volunteers, have been overcoming tremendous challenges to prove this program is important enough to exist for 20 years, and we will continue to fight for this program so that it can be part of the high school experience for another 20 years.

For the first time since 2013, all 25 of NOSB’s regional bowls took place. Welcome back Aloha Bowl! True, this means you have more competition this year as you must rise above 24 other teams to be named champion, but I also know you will find it rewarding to meet your peers from Hawaii and elsewhere. More than 390 teams from 33 states competed in regional bowls this year, so you have already proven yourself winners and should be proud of the success that you and your teammates, as well your fellow competitors, have already achieved. Congratulations, and thank you. Your commitment and passion — and that of all past competitors — are an integral component of this program’s 20 years of success.

The NOSB is a program of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership (COL), and it was conceived by two individuals who are important figures in national ocean science. We are delighted to have one of those individuals here with us this weekend – Dr. Rick Spinrad – who will be thrilled to tell you all about his experiences with the NOSB as well as share his advice for how to be ocean leaders regardless of where your paths take you in the future. Sadly, the other individual – Admiral James D. Watkins, for whom our sportsmanship award is named – has passed on. But I encourage you to Google him. Throughout his career in service of our country and our ocean, he was known for strong leadership, for reaching across the aisle, and for bucking party lines on issues about which he was passionate and which required balanced solutions, to include the ocean. These are qualities that our country needs and that I hope you will all embrace in all of your future endeavors, whether or not they are related to our ocean… of course, we hope they will be!

Our 25 regional bowls are hosted by premier universities and ocean research institutions, and I hope you have gained interest in their undergraduate and graduate programs through your NOSB experiences. We are delighted to be celebrating this historic Finals in Corvallis, Oregon, hosted by Oregon State University (OSU). OSU has hosted the Salmon Bowl since 1998 and is particularly appropriate for our 2017 theme, Blue Energy: Powering the Planet with our Ocean. Through its partnership with the Department of Energy in the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center, OSU is advancing this important field of science and technology so that we can build a more sustainable energy and environmental global future. Thanks to OSU College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, OSU Marine Studies Initiative, Oregon Sea Grant, and our many volunteers for doing so much of the heavy lifting for these very special Finals events.

I would like to thank everyone involved in supporting the NOSB today and throughout its 20 years, particularly the many generous federal agencies, private organizations, and individuals that made the program possible this year. You can find these sponsors listed in your program, and representatives from several of these organizations are with us here this weekend. I encourage you to get to know as many of them as possible, as they are all valuable sources of advice and experience to help you on your way to important careers.

Remember, the NOSB Finals is not just about competition, but also about having fun and making new friends. Good luck to each and every one of you, and again congratulations!

Sincerely,

Jon White, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.)President & CEOConsortium for Ocean Leadership

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Table of ContentsSchedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Letter from NOAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22017 Theme and Host Thank You . . . . . . . . 3Key Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Ignite Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Game Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Competition Room Assignments . . . . . . . 10-11Round Robins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13Double Elimination Brackets . . . . . . . . 14-16Team Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-29Question Reviewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Words from our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . 29-32Event Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35

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Thursday, April 207:00pm - 9:00pm NOSB Speed-Career Event (OSU - Memorial Union Ballroom)

7:30pm - 9:00pm Coach/Regional Coordinator Meeting (OSU - Memorial Union Journey Room)

Friday, April 217:00am - 8:00am Breakfast (Hotels)

9:00am - 4:00pm Field Trips (Meet outside hotels for bus at 8:00am)

5:45pm Meet at hotels for bus to opening ceremony

6:00pm - 9:00pm Opening Ceremony (OSU – Reser Stadium)

Saturday, April 227:00am - 7:45am Team Breakfast (Hotels)

7:00am - 8:00am Volunteer Breakfast and Meeting (OSU – LInC 128)

8:00am - 8:50am All Hands Meeting (OSU – LInC 128)

9:00am - 11:15am Round Robin Competitions, Rounds 1-3 (OSU – Strand Hall)Science Expert Briefing (OSU – Strand Hall)

11:15am - 12:45pm Team & Volunteer Lunch (OSU – plaza near Memorial Union)

12:20pm - 12:45pm Volunteer Meeting (OSU - Memorial Union Journey Room)

12:45pm - 2:15pm Round Robin Competitions, Rounds 4-5 (OSU – Strand Hall)Science Expert Briefing (OSU – Strand Hall)

2:20pm - 2:50pm Ignite Presentations (OSU – LInC 128)

2:20pm - 3:00pm Scoring & Seeding for Double Elimination

3:00pm - 4:30pm DE Competitions, Rounds 1-2

3:00pm - 6:00pm Activities for non-competing teams

4:30pm - 6:00pm DE Competitions, Rounds 3-4

6:00pm - 7:00pm Science Expert Briefing Discussion with Judges (OSU – Weniger 151)

7:00pm Everyone on own for dinner

Sunday, April 237:00am - 7:45am Team Breakfast (Hotels)

7:00am - 8:00am Volunteer Breakfast and Meeting (OSU – LInC 128)

8:00am - 8:50am All Hands Meeting (OSU – LInC 128)

9:00am - 10:45am DE Competitions, Rounds 5-6 (OSU – LInC 128 & Strand 262)

9:00am - 10:45am Activities for non-competing teams

10:45am - 11:30am DE Competition, Round 7 (OSU – LInC 128) (determines 3rd Place)

11:30am - 12:15pm DE Competition, Round 8 (OSU – LInC 128) (determines 1st & 2nd Place)

12:15pm - 1:00pm DE Competition, Round 9 (if needed)

12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch (OSU – outside LInC 128)

2:00pm - 3:00pm Awards Ceremony (OSU – LInC 128)

3:00pm Teams depart for airport

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Welcome to the 20th anniversary Finals competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has supported the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) since it began by providing funding as well as volunteer time and expertise. NOAA contributes to the NOSB because our educational mission is to inspire, educate, and inform youth and adults to use science to improve ocean and coastal stewardship, bolster our economy, increase safety and resilience to environmental hazards, and prepare a future workforce to support NOAA’s mission. I hope that in preparing for, and participating in the NOSB, you come away with increased knowledge about the ocean, an appreciation for the importance of its stewardship, and greater awareness and interest in ocean-related careers.

I have attended past competitions and have seen the enthusiasm and impressive breadth and depth of knowledge that NOSB competitors demonstrate at both regional and final NOSB competitions. I am aware that these competitions would not happen without the guidance of your coaches and the willingness of the hundreds of volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to this program. The ongoing commitment of these individuals and the schools, agencies, and institutions they represent is a testament to the ongoing inspiration NOSB students provide to all of us. I wish you good luck in this year’s final competition and look forward to hearing about the results!

Louisa Koch, Director of Education, NOAA

THANK YOU TO OUR FINALS HOST!

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The NOSB National Office sincerely appreciates the commitment and dedication that the Oregon State University (OSU) College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, and its Dean, Roberta

Marinelli, have made in hosting the 2017 NOSB Finals Competition. We’ve had the help of many individuals

with the OSU Marine Studies Initiative, Oregon Sea Grant, and Northwest National Marine Renewable

Energy Center (NNMREC) in ensuring an educational and fun weekend of events. But the greatest thanks go to

Flaxen Conway, Rachael Klopfenstein, and Lindsay Carroll for the tremendous time, effort, and dedication they put in to planning this Oregonian National Finals Competition.

OSU also hosts the NOSB’s regional Salmon Bowl, and has done so since 1998 as one of the original 16 NOSB regions. Our combined 20th anniversaries in 2017 provide many reasons for celebrating!

We also thank all the Salmon Bowl volunteers – and volunteers from other regions as well – that are joining us at Finals this year. We appreciate your time and commitment to be a part of two bowls this year! The NOSB competitions, both regional and national, could never happen without each and every one of you and your continued dedication to the NOSB students! You are helping to train to tomorrow’s ocean leaders!

Our ocean, with its continuous movement of surface winds, tides and currents, as well as differences in salinity and temperature, offers a naturally abundant source of energy that can be harnessed to generate power. In a time when the continued use of fossil fuels is leading to adverse impacts on our environment, marine resources and human health, a shift toward reliable, renewable energy has never been more crucial. Marine renewable energy can be one of the

many needed solutions to reducing future climate change, preserving our way of life, and

securing a healthy and productive ocean for the generations to come.

Our coastlines have great potential for generating marine renewable power, and the Northwestern Coast of the U.S. is notably one of only a few areas in the world with abundant available resources for wave and other ocean power development. Therefore, hosting the 2017 NOSB Finals Competition at Oregon State University (OSU) is extremely relevant and timely, given OSU’s growing role in the future commercialization of marine renewable energies. OSU is part of the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC), a consortium of faculty and students at OSU, the University of Washington, and the University of Alaska Fairbanks that conducts research and testing to harness the power of the ocean, inform policy decisions, and close gaps in scientific understanding of marine power. While just a few Marine Renewable Energy projects exist currently, the technology is advancing rapidly and the field is providing clean energy career opportunities for tomorrow’s ocean leaders.

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Dr. Rick SpinradKeynote speaker at Opening Ceremony

An internationally recognized scientist and executive with more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Spinrad recently served as Chief Scientist for NOAA, driving policy and program direction for science and technology priorities. Prior to this, Dr. Spinrad served as Vice President for Research at Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, Oregon, as well as the head of NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (2005-2010) and National Ocean Service (2003-2005). Dr. Spinrad was a driving force behind the establishment of the NOSB and has been involved in the program in a number of ways since its inception in 1998. We are honored to have him as our keynote speaker for the 20th anniversary of NOSB.

Dr. Belinda BattenKeynote speaker at Opening Ceremony

Contrary to public opinion, many girls just love math. How does a mathematician end up a leader in marine renewable energy engineering, testing, and research? Dr. Batten, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the director of the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center, has had a career path that took the twists and turns needed for success. She’s led academic departments at universities; managed programs in the Air Force Office of Scientific Research; and is now leading the United States’ first wave, tidal, offshore wind, and in-river energy testing and research center. How does someone blend leadership skills with interests in computational methods for controlling and optimizing systems, mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, and dynamics and control of wave energy devices? You will hear from this dynamic and yet down to earth woman who grew up just loving math.

Dr. Jack BarthSpeaker at

Opening Ceremony

Jack Barth is the Executive Director of Oregon State University’s Marine Studies Initiative, a new program to unite marine-related research, teaching, and outreach and engagement across OSU and the state of Oregon. He is also a Professor of oceanography in Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). Dr. Barth has led research, technology development, and ocean observing system projects off Oregon and around the world, focusing on understanding coastal ocean circulation and how physical processes shape marine ecosystems. His research team uses autonomous underwater gliders, robots beneath the sea surface, logging over 100,000 km of measurements over the last ten years to study coastal processes like the formation of seasonal low-oxygen zones off the Oregon coast.

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IGNITE presentations are told in a fast-paced, 5 minute story-telling format with auto-advancing slides.

Alexandra Simpson, IGNITE SpeakerAlexandra Simpson is a Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering, studying Coastal & Ocean Engineering. She has been fascinated by the power of ocean waves since she was a child growing up on the beaches of San Diego. Now she is devoting her career to studying wave physics, nearshore processes, and our ability to harness wave power for a renewable energy source. She uses a marine radar (just like the ones on sailboats) to collect data on ocean waves and to visualize nearshore hydrodynamics.

Dr. George Waldbusser, IGNITE SpeakerDr. George Waldbusser is an Associate Professor in CEOAS and teaches the graduate course, Biogeochemical Earth, which several in this room have suffered through. He works tirelessly to integrate marine chemistry and benthic ecology in his research and to alleviate chemistry phobia in his students and the public. Dr. Waldbusser’s most recognized work is on ocean acidification impacts in estuaries and in near-shore organisms, and he regularly presents to the public, with two trips to Capitol Hill in the past year. He is a champion for the application of basic science to societal problems, and for critical thinking.

Alejandra Sanchez-Rios, IGNITE SpeakerAlejandra Sanchez-Rios is a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospherics Sciences studying Physical Oceanography. She is interested in understanding ocean processes that can only be captured using high-resolution profiles of temperature and salinity. To collect her data, she uses autonomous underwater vehicles and fast ocean profilers that are deployed in different parts of the ocean paired with satellite data and model output. These measurements can shed light into ocean dynamics by telling us more of how the ocean circulates temperature, salinity, and energy around the world.

Dr. Andrew Thurber, IGNITE SpeakerDr. Andrew Thurber is an Assistant Professor in the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences and the College of Science at Oregon State University. He studies marine ecosystem ecology focusing on deep-sea, coral reef, and Antarctic habitats. Whether diving under the ice in the Southern Ocean or exploring the depths of the sea in a submersible, the overarching question that guides his research is “how does the ocean work?”

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1. CLAMMING WITH THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Sure clamming is dirty…but it’s also an interesting view into the world of estuarine species and an important food source. Participants will head from Newport to Siletz Bay to join a Shellfish Biologist from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for some mud and fun! Low tide enables participants to spot and dig up burrowed purple varnish clams, a species introduced to the tide flats of several Oregon estuaries. Experiencing a day in the life of a shellfish field researcher, participants will learn to collect basic data including densities, size distributions, and tide strata differences among different bay clams.

3. NECROPSY WITH DR. HANSHUMAKEREver wonder about the inner workings of a common seal? Dr. William Hanshumaker of the Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) will be conducting a necropsy of a harbor seal pup (Phoca vitulina). With his guidance, participants will perform a systemic dissection to attempt to determine the seal’s cause of death. You will be examining the seal’s digestive, reproductive, circulatory and nervous systems to detect any abnormalities. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the biological adaptations necessary for survival in the marine environment. Following the necropsy, participants will explore the labs and trails surrounding HMSC.

2. OREGON COAST AQUARIUMThis tour takes participants behind the scenes to discover the science of animal care, training, and water quality. How does the Aquarium care for a swarm of stinging jellies, a five-hundred-pound California sea lion and dozens of toothy sharks? Travel behind-the-scenes with us to explore what it takes to care for over 15,000 animals every day and discover what career possibilities await you. After the morning tour, participants will have the rest of the day to explore the Aquarium’s amazing exhibits that highlight the ecosystems and animals commonly found along the Oregon Coast and beyond.

4. MARINE DISCOVERY TOURSThe oceans of the world cover over 71% of the earth’s surface. From the Pacific Ocean to Yaquina Bay and River and back again, participants will follow a route of coastline and winding inland waterways full of sea life and maritime culture. Marine Discovery Tours is a team that loves to share the Oregon Coast while welcoming students to “hands-on” explore fascinating ecosystems! Participants may spot species including northward migrating gray whales, sea lions, harbor porpoises and flocks of sea birds. With fun, interactive programs, participants of all ages will enjoy working with an onboard marine educator.

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5. COASTAL GEOLOGY, BIOLOGY, AND MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY!

The coast is where the past, the present, and the future meet. Perched atop Cape Foulweather, participants will be looking for evidence of the geologic forces that created the Oregon coastline. They’ll be asked to consider relations to current issues like the impending Cascadia Subduction Earthquake and tsunamis. Participants will then head to Devil’s Punchbowl for lunch and time to explore the coast’s amazing tidepools at the marine gardens where researchers from Oregon State University will assist in identifying the creatures of the inter-tidal zone! The tidepools and rocky shores are just some of the most popular Oregon Coast attractions.

7. BEACH CLEANUP WITH SURFRIDERJoin the Newport Chapter of Oregon Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup at beautiful South Beach. We will spend the morning collecting and disposing of marine debris that can be harmful to wildlife and the economy. Have fun on one of Oregon’s lovely beaches while doing something that makes a difference! Then, after lunch on the coast, we will head over to the Hatfield Marine Science Center where participants will learn more about coastal policy, marine debris, and how one man’s trash can be transformed into art!

6. NEWPORT’S WORKING WATERFRONT TOUR

Come explore a true working waterfront from a local’s perspective! On this trip, participants will have a chance to tour the Yaquina Bay U.S. Coast Guard station, discover the inner workings of locally catching and processing fish, see/smell/hear sea lions entertaining themselves and tourists. Along the way, you will see local service and supply shops, meet with commercial fishermen, and have a chance to view beautiful Yaquina Bay while eating lunch at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center. This field trip is best suited for those who enjoy walking and hearing about one of Sunset Magazine’s “Top Working Waterfronts!”

8. RESEARCH CRUISE IN YAQUINA BAYClimb aboard the R/V Pacific Storm, one of the Oregon State University’s (OSU) ocean-going research vessels, to get acquainted with the process of collecting oceanographic data. Working closely with professors and researchers from OSU, participants will explore beautiful Yaquina Bay, assist scientists data collection, and discover the thrills and challenges of studying the marine environment! We’ll look beneath the surface to see “two-layer estuarine circulation” and organisms that take advantage of this unique habitat. Students can also visit the NOAA Marine Operations Center – Pacific, which serves as a homeport for NOAA ships and provides support to NOAA’s entire Pacific fleet.

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James D. Watkins Sportsmanship AwardThis highly esteemed award is offered to the team that demonstrates the best sportsmanship throughout the NOSB Finals Competition. The selected team will receive a brand new buzzer system. The team will

also receive a $500 gift certificate to Amazon. These prizes are provided courtesy of the James D. Watkins Fund.

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This year, the top three national teams will have the opportunity to select from the following three award prizes, with the national champions having the honor of making the first selection. These prizes are provided courtesy of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.

AWARD TRIP OPTION 1Coastal New Jersey(Trip Date: July 2017, exact dates TBD)

AWARD TRIP OPTION 2Coastal Georgia & South Carolina(Trip Date: July 2017, exact dates TBD)

AWARD OPTION 3Team members and the coach that select this prize will each receive an H2O Ninja snorkel mask.

4TH – 8TH PLACEEach team will receive a gift certificate to Amazon.com for marine science textbooks. The 4th place team will receive $875, 5th place will receive $750, 6th place will receive $625, and 7th and 8th place will each receive $500.

Additional team prizes have been donated by Leave Only Bubbles and The American Meteorological Society.

1ST-8TH PLACE COACHES will receive Marine Technology Society Memberships.

Game SummaryThe NOSB Finals Competition is comprised of three components.

ROUND ROBIN:The round robin competition involves all teams. Each team is placed by random draw into a division of five teams. These teams compete against one another for the opportunity to proceed to the double elimination portion of the tournament. Each team will play each of the other teams in their division. Teams will earn two points for a win, one point for a tie, and zero points for a loss.

SCIENTIFIC EXPERT BRIEFING (SEB):The SEB involves all teams and requires both a written report due prior to the competition and an oral presentation during the competition. In a closed session, each team will present its abstracts to, and answer questions from, one of two panels of judges. The SEB will be conducted concurrently with the round robin portion of the competition.

DOUBLE ELIMINATION:The double elimination competition involves the top 16 teams. Competing teams are identified and seeded based on the scoring procedure described below. No team is eliminated from the double elimination competition until they have lost two games. This means that the team in the final game that has not been defeated must lose twice in order to be eliminated. Ties in the double elimination competition will be resolved with a group of five toss-up questions (no bonuses) to determine a winner. This procedure will be repeated until a winner is achieved.

Scoring for Advancement to Double Elimination:The first, second, and third place finishers in each division with the highest combined round robin (75%) and SEB (25%) scores are guaranteed a spot in the double elimination tournament. The best 4th place finisher among the five divisions will also advance into the double elimination tournament. All of the remaining teams are then eliminated. If two or more teams have a combined score that is equal, tie breakers will be used in the following order (based on round robin games): head to head results (if applicable), fewest number of losses, point differential, total number of points scored by a team, and finally, a coin toss.

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NCSSM & Brandeis

Wando & West Windsor

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Dexter & Lincoln

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Carlsbad & Wando

Eastside & Neah-Kah-Nie

Marshfield & NCSSM

Kalani & ASMSA

Santa Monica & Centerville

West Windsor & Viera

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West Windsor & Ledyard

Santa Monica & Liberty Common

Brandeis & Bishop Sullivan

Mat-Su & Oxford

Montgomery Blair &

Mission San Jose

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Kalani & Mat-Su

Brandeis & Marshfield

West Windsor & Carlsbad

Montgomery Blair & Eastside

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Dexter & Lincoln

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Carlsbad & Wando

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Marshfield & NCSSM

Kalani & ASMSA

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Mission San Jose, Eastside, Montgomery Blair, Tacoma SAMI, Oxford,

ASMSA, Mat-Su, York, Marshfield,

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ROUND 412:45

West Windsor & Ledyard

Santa Monica & Liberty Common

Brandeis & Bishop Sullivan

Mat-Su & Oxford

Montgomery Blair &

Mission San Jose

Viera & Wando

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Tacoma SAMI & Mission San

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Centerville & Liberty Common

Kalani & Mat-Su

Brandeis & Marshfield

West Windsor & Carlsbad

Montgomery Blair & Eastside

Santa Monica & Dexter 1:30

NCSSM & Lincoln Sudbury

ASMSA & Wando Neah-Kah-Nie

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ROUND 3SATURDAY, 4:30 PM

ROUND 4SATURDAY, 5:15 PM

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Game 2Rm 161

Game 3Rm 163

Game 4Rm 211

Game 11Rm 261

Game 10Rm 262

Game 9Rm 263

Game 21Rm 261

Game 227th/8th Place

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Game 12Rm 213

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Aloha BowlUniversity of Hawaii Sea Grant

Regional Coordinators: Ms. Cindy Knapman and Ms. Heather Dudock

Kalani High School

Kalani High School is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Team members include Zoe Asahan, David Higashi, Daniel Huang, Mika Ishii, and Rovi Porter. Leslie Hamasaki is their coach and the school curriculum coordinator. The team enjoys learning about the ocean, especially since they are surrounded by it! They also enjoy competing in the Ocean Sciences Bowl because they get to meet other ocean science nerds. Favorite marine organisms include: dolphins, because they are intelligent (Rovi); sea otters, because they hold hands (Zoe); the nautilus, because it moves in an interesting way (Mika); polyps, because they create the reefs (David); and the pistol shrimp, because it’s awesome (Daniel).

Bay Scallop BowlStony Brook University

Regional Coordinators: Mr. William Wise and Ms. Kim Knoll

Mount Sinai High School

Coach Glynis Nau-Ritter started her career by being bioluminescent plankton tows, which led to PCB research in phytoplankton/sediments. After her 30+ years of teaching all science disciplines in advanced placement, high school, research and college courses, she aspires to be a hawksbill turtle! Inspiring Assistant Coach and avid whale-lover David Chase was a fisheries biologist, Sea Grant Marine Extension Specialist, trawler deck hand, and seafood business owner prior to his teaching career. Captain/Senior Ben May strikes fear into all invertebrates with a sound barrier- breaking punch. As a color-blind Mantis shrimp, he plans to advocate for the oceans by crushing the shells of climate change nonbelievers! Crossing a sand tiger shark with Ideonella sakaiensis becomes our plastic-eating shark Junior Johnathan Yu, whose two year Ocean Bowl experience, along with Sophomore Clare Dana is invaluable. Clare thanks countless beach adventures and blue whales for her marine science love. Freshman Arielle Mule is a first-year Ocean Bowl Team member who loves science, music, art, and nature and sees herself as a Bergy Bit!

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Blue Crab BowlVirginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Victoria Hill, Dr. Carol Hopper Brill

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School

The team is led by our seniors Ignatius Liberto (captain), Jake Leporte, Sebastian Martinez, and Alan Ding, and supported by Gerry Fernandez, a junior. Ignatius and Gerry are in their third finals, and Jake is in his second. Jake, our thespian, is featured in the spring musical, Little Mermaid Jr., performing the comical Sebastian. Ignatius is known for his ability to answer obscure questions, sometimes even correctly! Alan is from China and plans to continue his studies in the U.S. Sebastián often stuns the team with his amazing buzzer abilities. Gerry is the Bio Man. The team is honored to be attending finals and excited about the opportunity to explore the Oregon coast, having never visited the Pacific Northwest. Coaches Dr. Carol Stapanowich, a real scientist, affectionately known as Dr. S., and Cap’n Bill Dunn, a genuine “old salt”-now-teacher, are bringing their tenth team to the NOSB finals.

Blue Heron BowlUniversity of North Carolina – Wilmington

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Erin Moran

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM)

This is the first year of coaching for Dr. Amanda Martyn, Instructor of Biology. The ocean bowl team is an independent study, so Dr. Martyn has minimal involvement in preparation for the competitions, instead focusing on logistics. Team members come from all across NC, from Charlotte to Chapel Hill. Seniors include co-captains Kenneth Xu and Emily Zheng, along with Raymond Gao, while juniors include Vincent Xia and Shiv Patel. Kenneth enjoys locking himself in practice rooms and playing music for hours at a time. Emily enjoys spending her free time sleeping, skiing, and painting. Raymond, Kenneth’s annoying roommate, enjoys complaining and watching gymnastics meets from the 1980s during practice. Vincent loves playing tennis, watching Marvel superhero movies, and growing carnivorous plants in his free time. Shiv likes to watch insightful TV shows and movies such as The Office, Bones, and Finding Dory. The team’s favorite invasive species is the lionfish.

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Blue Lobster BowlMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Regional Coordinators: Ms. Lori Tsuruda, Ms. Carolina Bastidas, Dr. Thomas Consi

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School

Hailing from the arctic climes of Massachusetts, Lincoln-Sudbury and their coach, the legendary geology enthusiast Dr. William Pegram, are excited to be in Corvallis. Steve “For the love of god, stop challenging!” Weiman, our fiercely liberal captain, plays the guitar and enjoys backpacking, while Michael “Rants about porpoises at 2am” Isakov, our sole science fair participant, plays competitive chess. Julia “Island of maturity” Wyatt is the healthiest team member, thanks to her interests in sailing and organic farming. Melody “Answers TCQs while singing Billy Joel” Phu can be found making spreadsheets and feeding her neighbors’ goats, and Avi “The Viper who strikes again” Lepsky is a basketball phenomenon, singer, and pelican aficionado. Seniors Steve, Julia, and Melody plan to attend college, while juniors Michael and Avi still have time to change their minds. Many people helped us get here, but there’s not much space, so we’ll just thank the ocean.

Chesapeake Bay BowlUniversity of Delaware

Regional Coordinator: Mr. Chris Petrone

Montgomery Blair High School

The Montgomery Blair High School Ocean Sciences Bowl team (seniors Lara Shonkwiler, Jamie Vinson, Alex Miao, Emma Jin, and Juliana Lu-Yang) are simply ecstatic to be at the 2017 Nationals. Alex has skimmed through select chapters of Moby Dick in English class, Jamie is particularly enthralled by marine policy, and Lara and Emma have their hearts set on becoming stevedores. Juliana is a fish. In the limited time that they are not studying ocean science, Lara throws stones at houses (legally, of course), Alex works hard on graduating high school, Emma writes books, and Jamie ponders the not-so-deep questions of the universe (why do ferrets exist?). Juliana swims in a pond. They are led by their dedicated coach, Mr. Tran Pham, who continues to inspire them with his interest in and commitment to the ocean sciences.

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Dolphin ChallengeTexas Sea Grant / Texas A&M University

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Terrie Looney

Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA)

Likely the first ever team to represent Arkansas at the Finals Competition, ASMSA is to proud hail from a state classified as coastal a mere 50 million years ago. Coach Dr. Lindsey Waddell teaches courses in geology, environmental science, chemistry, and oceanography and has been an Ocean Bowl coach for five years. Team members are seniors Tristan Tompkins, Juliet Green, Will Duke, Jason Ly, and Rebecca Parham. Tristan has researched turbidites in the Ouachita Mountains for two years and is excited to pursue geology or paleontology in college. Juliet, the second geologist on the team, is planning to pursue geology or environmental studies at Carleton College next fall. Team members Will Duke and Jason Ly studied marine biology together in Belize last summer, and Rebecca has interests in chemistry, environmental engineering, and Japanese.

Garibaldi BowlUniversity of San Diego

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Drew Talley, Dr. Jennifer Prairie

Carlsbad High School

Mr. Tod Muilenburg has been the coach of the NOSB team at Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California for the past 12 years. He is very passionate about teaching AP Environmental Science and CP Marine Science. Our team consists of Jacob Zamojc, Kush Patil, Everett Williams, Muhammad Oshean Lehrmann, and Megan Werner. We enjoy learning about science and how all the individual branches come together in Ocean Science. Outside of the classroom, we are engaged in several other activities from track to swim to horseback riding to Quiz Bowl. Jacob plans to major in Chemical Engineering, Oshean plans to major in Biochemistry, Everett plans to major in Biology, Kush plans in major in BioMed, and Megan, although a Junior, plans to major in Veterinary Medicine. This is the first year our high school has ever won the regional, and we look forward to representing our school on the national level.

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Great Lakes BowlUniversity of Michigan, School of Natural Resources and Environment

Regional Coordinators: Ms. Elyse Larsen, Mr. Kevin Keeler, Mr. Jeff Shi, Mr. Elliott Kurtz, Ms. Hannah Schaefer

Dexter High School

Beau Kimmey has been coaching the NOSB team for the past 10 years. This will be the second time he has brought a team to the National competition and is extremely excited about the opportunities these competitions have awarded the team. Team members Philip Rabideau and Nick Preuth are both seniors and attended the National Competition in Moorehead City, NC last year. They are excited to attend their second National Competition in Corvallis, OR this year and enjoy the comradery between contestants and the competition environment. New team members Faith Wesorick, Abbey VanSickle, and Madison Patel each joined the team this year and have brought new excitement to the team. They are quick studies putting in extensive time developing their knowledge of the ocean sciences. The Dexter High School team is excited to represent the Great Lakes Region, America’s Third Coast, at this year’s NOSB National Competition.

Hurricane BowlUniversity of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Coast Research Lab,

Marine Education Center

Regional Coordinators: Mr. Aaron Lamey, Mr. Sam Clardy

Oxford High School

Nicole Roberson began coaching the Oxford High Ocean Bowl Team in 2015 and teaches zoology, microbiology, and genetics at Oxford High. Captain Nitin Ankisetty and teammates Anish, Isuru, and Jeffrey began the club in 2014, while Marawan joined later. Nitin, a senior, enjoys studying environmental science and wants to become a surgeon; he also enjoys studying alchemy and scientology. Anish, a junior, likes studying volcanoes and wants to be an engineer; he also memorizes facts about the Super Bowl. Jeffrey, a junior, enjoys swimming and is the varsity captain of the Oxford High Team; he also enjoys doing science fair. Isuru, a junior, likes to explore various outdoor places while being an Eagle Scout; he also enjoys guessing answers for any competition. Marawan Elgohry, a sophomore, likes to swim and “flood” the team with bad puns, as well as 3v1 them in super smash bros, a popular team activity.

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Lake Sturgeon BowlUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee - School of Freshwater Sciences

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Elizabeth Sutton

Marshfield High School

The Marshfield High School Ocean Bowl team from landlocked Central Wisconsin is excited to compete at the national competition. Despite our interests in the Great Lakes, the Marshfield High School Ocean Bowl team wishes to “sea” the ocean. For this reason, we are incredibly grateful that Liz Sutton (RC) and Jim Lubner (Grey Beard of Knowledge) provide the opportunity for us to spend additional time exploring this part of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our team includes coaches Paul “Salty Sea Captain” Herder and first mate Dean McFarlane, Captain Suhaas “Shark Bait” Bhat (sophomore), David Gui (junior), Carter Chojnacki (sophomore), Emma Raasch (senior), and Muhammad Abidi (sophomore). Best of luck everyone!

Loggerhead ChallengeTexas Sea Grant / Texas A&M University

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Terrie Looney

Louis D. Brandeis High School

This is the second year that Leilani Heist has coached the Brandeis team. Daniel is the only veteran member in the team. He, along with Jingsi, are sophomores while Andrew, Parth, and William are freshman. Daniel has loved marine biology since a very young age and loves ocean related documentaries (Sir David Attenborough is his favorite narrator). Parth enjoys watching fishing documentaries and loves Ocean Bowl. William and Andrew decided to participate in NOSB because of their general interest in science. William hopes to have fun competing. Jingsi enjoys watching SpongeBob SquarePants, which is where she first started getting interested in marine biology. She also reads a lot of National Geographic because she is a total nerd. Being the only girl on the team, she really enjoys having a room to herself in hotels. They hope to continue to compete in Ocean Bowl to learn more about the world’s oceans.

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Los Angeles Surf BowlJet Propulsion Laboratory

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Kimberly Lievense

Santa Monica High School

Ingo Gaida has coached the Santa Monica High School Oceans Bowl team since 2002, and he is still waiting to see his first Mitsukurina owstoni in the wild. The team members are no strangers to the life aquatic, growing up just steps from the Pacific Ocean. Team captain and physics hakase Ryu Akiba may have the swimming prowess of a dolphin, but he is actually more enamored of a beast out of Japanese technological lore, the Mighty Whale. Environmental science and marine policy expert Amy Amatya plans on majoring in ocean and climate science and identifies with the fierce bobbit worm. Marine geologist Rhys Gaida, besides making his dad proud, is fascinated by the compact deadliness of the blue-ringed octopus. Biology Olympiad finalist Nanki Chugh has two passions in life: learning biology and playing the violin. She is interested in marine biology and is particularly fascinated by comb jellies, graceful invertebrates with iridescent bands of cilia. Biology basedlord Joshua Sheng enjoys the loud smashing of the pistol shrimp.

Manatee BowlHarbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University

Regional Coordinator: Dr. Dennis Hanisak

Viera High School

Morgan Woodard formed the Viera High School Ocean Bowl team with the help of her assistant coach and mother, Debbie Tweedie. Together, they have been coaching the team for seven years. The team is comprised of Eric Beck, Alex Krestan, Hannah Howe, Mitchell Necessary, and Griffin Pharmer. Eric Beck is a National Merit Finalist who plans on attending University of Florida or MIT for a degree in chemical engineering; he wants to apply himself to solving major problems facing the ocean, including its continually decreasing pH. Alex will be attending the University of Florida for a degree in aerospace engineering. Griffin, the captain of the team, has been accepted to Florida Atlantic University and is pursuing an ocean engineering degree. Hannah and Mitchell are juniors. We all joined the team because of a deep interest in the marine sciences and cemented by our amazing coaches and marine science teachers.

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Nor’Easter BowlUniversity of New England

Regional Coordinator: Mr. Mark Wiley

York High School

York High School is located less than a mile from the ocean, so an interest in marine science came naturally to the members of YHS’s NOSB team. Legend has it, Mr. Masi arose from the kelp forest of California and made it his mission to teach students in Maine about the wonders of his homeland. He had Madi Lavigne, Josh Reynolds, Chris Neilson, and Jackson Grimes as students their freshman year and he worked to mold them all into future marine scientists. Sophomore sensation Jonny Rodrigues is a recent recruit to the squad. For everyone but Madi and Jackson, this is their first year competing in NOSB. Favorite activities of the team include searching for crabs, farming seaweed, sailing the Maine coast looking for Blackbeard’s hidden treasure, and writing fan letters to Joe Biden. Must to Mr. Masi’s disappoint, the seniors plan to study every science but marine.

Orca BowlWashington Sea Grant, University of Washington

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Maile Sullivan

Tacoma Science and Math Institute

Matthew Lonsdale is an oceanographic enthusiast, has taught many different science classes, and coached Orca Bowl at The Science and Math Institute for three years now. Our team is composed of two seniors, Keyan Gootkin and Kenia Neely, and two juniors, Elliott Groneck and Benjamin Gregory. These students have shown an immense passion for science across a myriad of fields, including space, geology, and multiple facets of oceanography. Keyan is most interested in the large-scale processes and physics seen in the ocean, Kenia is intrigued by the complexities of the ocean, Elliott is fascinated by the amount of the ocean yet to be explored. Ben enjoys learning about ocean policy… gotcha there! What he really enjoys is biology. Our school has been around for eight years and is unique in that it is a public school that focuses on STEM fields and utilizes the resources of Point Defiance Park.

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Penguin BowlYoungstown State University

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Ray Beiersdorfer, Ms. Margie Marks

Centerville High School

Now making its fourth appearance at the National Ocean Sciences Bowl tournament is the team from Centerville High School, coached by Penny Manfredi, along with Beth Cahill and Jim Simpson. The team consists of four seniors: Karan Verma, Anirudh Rangaswamy, Donald Helfrich, and Andrew Mattingly and a junior: Elizabeth Crump. These teammates became interested in marine science in very different ways, from randomly being drafted onto the team and falling in love with it to naturally being interested in ocean science. All five team members enjoy competition very much and compete in a variety of other science activities in addition to Ocean Bowl, such as Science Olympiad and Science Bowl. The CHS Ocean Bowl team spends its time together quizzing one another, digging up obscure statistics, and watching documentaries on The Weather Channel to see the cool facts that can arise out of the blue. All five team members hope to eventually pursue careers in the sciences.

Quahog BowlConnecticut Sea Grant, University of Connecticut

Regional Coordinator: Dr. Diana Payne

Ledyard High School

David Bednarz has been the NOSB coach for 13 years at Ledyard High School in Ledyard, CT. He teaches AP Biology and University of Connecticut ECE Marine Science. Captain Kelly Banach wants to go into pathology as a career but also is passionate about human impacts on the ocean. Eric Banach aspires to become an electrical engineer, perhaps constructing the next generation of clean power, but unfortunately, Eric also hates the beach. Samantha Beacham’s career goals include becoming a speech pathologist. She hopes to mark the pinnacle of her career by teaching all of her students to say “Trichodesmium”. Jennifer McHale plans to be a Physician’s Assistant and enjoys anything that has to do with Prince Henry the Navigator. Hannah Roediger dreamed of becoming the premier shark biologist of her time but now focuses her energies on a career in cardiac nursing.

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Salmon BowlOregon State University

Regional Coordinators: Ms. Deanna Caracciolo, Ms. Kei Lin Chang

Neah-Kah-Nie High School

Neah-Kah-Nie High School is excited to travel a massive 110 miles from their hometown of Rockaway Beach. Coached by Nadja Paulissen and MaryLynn Marden, the team is ready to compete at NOSB Finals 2017! Kindness is a senior who has three years of NOSB experience. Her free time is spent writing songs on her ukulele and reading about whalelore. She plans to study Marine Biology and Film Studies. SeOnna Moreland is a junior, and this is her first year competing in NOSB. She plans on pursuing a career in Accounting. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her puppy on the beach. Team captain Hunter Cram is a junior who has competed in NOSB since he entered high school. He plans on pursuing Computer Engineering. Hunter enjoys spending his free time on the beautiful shorelines of the Oregon Coast. Asa Parker is a junior who started NOSB in 2015. He plans on pursuing either the chemical or electrical field. He enjoys wandering around the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. We are excited to compete with people across the U.S. who share our love for marine science!

Sea Lion BowlStanford University

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Jenny Saltzman

Mission San Jose

Julie Luikart, science teacher by day and expert knitter by night, has been coaching Mission San Jose since 2009. The team has a (healthy) obsession with marine mammals; in fact, its honorary sixth member is a three-foot stuffed orca with a sun-bleached flipper. As captain of the #FishyFriends, Joshua has made it their mission to complete his childhood quest: finding Nemo. Sabrina’s worst nightmare is being dragged into the abyssopelagic zone; she studies oceanography to find what’s really down there and to learn how to speak whale like Dory. Shayna really likes montmorillonite, dugongs, and obscure environmental laws, and she staunchly believes that fish are friends, not food. Briant, who spends his time looking at octopus GIFs, disagrees. He doesn’t know what he’s doing with his life. Alisa has always dreamed of becoming a mermaid. Her role model? Ariel. She secretly hopes to meet Prince Eric while studying at sea.

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Shore BowlRutgers University Institute of Marine and Coastal Science

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Jaclyn Specht

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

WWPHSS is from Central NJ and loves to compete in NOSB! The team is led by the man, the myth, the legend: Ajay, a celebrity currently holding the world record for the fastest recitation of the Greek alphabet. He is followed by Tanishq, a middle school science bowl baller who will someday be the first man on Mars. Eric used to play varsity soccer and the cello; now he just plays with girls’ hearts. Don’t discount Karen, the best of the best at Invasive Species for Science Olympiad, who strongly believes “The Office” is a better show than “Friends”. There’s also Amelia, who in addition to carrying the team, always carries a mug of peppermint tea. Lastly (but certainly not least-ly), they’d like to applaud their infinitely admirable coach Dr. Sharma, who guides them with her epically arcane wisdom and occasional rebukes at practices.

Southern Stingray BowlSavannah State University

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Dionne Hoskins, Ms. Victoria Young

Wando High School

The members of the Wando Marine Science Quiz Bowl Team each have specific talents that help strengthen the team. Coltan Green, whose curiosity in marine and environmental science began with an aquarium internship, has specific interests in environmental engineering and marine biology. Joseph Hartnett loves fishing and anything outdoors, and his main interest is aquaculture. Ariel Lavender has a love for all animals and marine life. She will be attending the College of Charleston next fall and majoring in marine science. Reese Alspector’s interest in marine science influenced her to take marine science as a class last semester and join the team. Reese’s knowledge of geology and physical oceanography have made her an asset. Baker Leslie has been on the team for three years, and her experience and knowledge of the subject greatly benefits the team. The team’s coach, Jessica Anderson, is the marine science teacher at Wando High School.

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Spoonbill BowlUniversity of South Florida, College of Marine Science

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Teresa Greely, Dr. Angela Lodge

Eastside High School

Anne West-Valle has been happily coaching this oceanography cult for the past two and a half years and is ecstatic about traveling to Oregon. Liliana Valle was practically born into the ocean but still fails to pronounce chemosynthesis correctly. Her favorite pastime is exploring the Suez Canal, using only aqua lungs. Alex Janelle identifies as a sea cucumber and uses that as an excuse to not do his homework. “You can’t do your homework if you don’t have a brain.” Liam Carlson doesn’t actually go to this school but does believe that plankton exist in space. He’s just Liam. Emily An loves studying corals, the asthenosphere, and cetaceans and is the resident (and only) sane member of the team. Ari Bechtel identifies as a pearlfish and was in the newspaper when he was five years old for his prodigious ice-skating talents. Needless to say, he enjoys spending time with Alex.

Trout BowlUniversity of Colorado, Boulder

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Amanda Morton

Liberty Common High School

Liberty Common is happy as a clam to be participating in their third national competition. Matthew Colvin has been obsessed with the ocean and its geography and biology ever since he lived in New York. His favorite animal is his friend Svɘn the whale. He plans to have a whale of a time studying business and game design in college. Josh Pletcher likes flying squid. He enjoys diving into the depths of animal diversity when he studies zoology, his planned college major. Adrian Strong is enchanted by sharks and seabirds. He can’t wait to plunge into marine biology in college. Matthew Iverson is a whiz at anything math, and he plans to study it in college. His favorite animal is the elusive seiche. Jacob Flack is captivated by ocean chemistry, circulation, and biology – and sawsharks. In college, he plans to pursue a STEM degree. The team is coached by Kathy Elder, seahorse fan.

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Tsunami BowlUniversity of Alaska, Seward Marine Center

Regional Coordinator: Mr. Marc Swanson

Mat-Su Career & Technical High School

The Mat-Tsunamis are a cape-wearing team of maritime misfits. Their coach, Deanna Arthur, helps them make healthy choices for every meal. Also, you might need sunglasses to look at them, as their complexions have a similar albedo to sea ice. In fact, they are currently researching a new strategy for preventing ocean warming by floating in the water and reflecting all of the light with their bodies. When driving, they enjoy assigning point values to foxes, porcupines, and moose. Leah won their most recent game after downing a 500 point moose with her Honda; however, due to recent budget cuts, they could only afford to give her name recognition. They are unfortunately not super confident going into this tournament because several of their recent practices were interrupted by a stream of grizzly attacks; luckily their school defenses could bear the assault.

The NOSB would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to all of our National Finals Competition question reviewers for their time, effort, and dedication to high quality NOSB questions.

Kassandra Cerveny – Consortium for Ocean LeadershipMagdalena Gill – AECOM Katherine Fillingham – Consortium for Ocean LeadershipJaclyn Gerakios – Florida Marine Science Educators AssociationAri Gerstman – University Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchAllison Hays – Consortium for Ocean LeadershipGrace Koskar – formerly Consortium for Ocean Leadership Jim Lubner – University of Wisconsin Sea GrantAlexis Martin – Department of EnergyChristopher Robin Mattheus – Lake Superior State UniversityCharna Meth – Consortium for Ocean Leadership Rick Peterson – Costal CarolinaRick Rigazio – U.S. Navy (Ret.)Nicholas Rome – Consortium for Ocean LeadershipGeorge Sharman – National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNed Smith – Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstitutionHenry Snyder – Gallaudet UniversityWayne Sternberger – Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics LaboratoryGene WilliamsonBill Wise – New York Sea Grant

We also need to extend a ‘THANK YOU’ to the many volunteer reviewers at the regional level who assist us each and every year!

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The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization that represents the leading public and private ocean research education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance research, education and sound ocean policy. The organization also manages ocean research and education programs in areas of scientific ocean drilling, ocean observing, ocean exploration, and ocean partnerships.

Consortium for Ocean Leadership’s MissionThe Consortium for Ocean Leadership shapes the future of ocean science and technology through discovery, understanding and action. We provide expertise in managing, coordinating, and facilitating scientific programs and partnerships; influencing sound ocean policy; and educating the next generation of ocean leaders.

Consortium for Ocean Leadership’s VisionOur vision is a global society that views its own well-being as intimately connected to the ocean.

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NOSB’s MissionInspiring Tomorrow’s Ocean Leaders. The mission of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB) is to prepare the next generation of students for careers in ocean science by providing an educational forum for students to excel in math and science, as well as receive national recognition for their diligence and talents. NOSB has proven that it can generate student interest and excitement about science and the ocean, giving young people a chance to examine the marine sciences as an in-depth area of study and as a possible career.

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