February 20-21, 2009Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Gloucester Point, Virginia

Blue Crab Bowl:Winners 1998-2008

The Blue Crab bowl is proud to be among the initial National Ocean Sciences Bowl competitions. Below, you’ll find more than a decade of First Place teams from Virginia competitions, 1998 to 2008. A complete listing of participating teams for each year is posted on the Blue Crab Bowl website at http://web.vims.edu/adv/bcb/PDFnews.html.

1998 — 1st AnnualCentral Shenandoah Valley Regional

Governor’s School, Fishersville

1999 — 2nd AnnualLord Botetourt High School

Daleville

2000 — 3rd AnnualGrafton High School

Yorktown

2002 — 5th AnnualGrafton High School

Yorktown

2003 — 6th AnnualThomas Jefferson High School

Alexandria

2001 — 4th AnnualCatholic High School

Virginia Beach

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BLUE CRAB BOWL 2009

12th Annual Virginia Regional Competitionof the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Regional Co-Host Institutions:Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

Virginia Institute of Marine ScienceCollege of William and Mary

Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric SciencesCenter for Coastal Physical Oceanography

Old Dominion University

The Blue Crab Bowl is one of 25 regional competitions of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB®). The first NOSB competition was launched in 1998 by the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education (CORE) to further its mission of supporting and expanding oceans sciences education during the International Year of the Ocean. In 2007, CORE merged with the Joint Oceanographic Institutions (JOI) to form a new organization, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership. Representing 94 of the nation’s leading oceanographic institutions, universities, industries and aquariums, the Consortium office in Washington D.C. hosts the NOSB National headquarters.

Designed to inspire and challenge high school students, the Blue Crab Bowl tests competitors’ knowledge of the marine sciences. Each match pits two teams of four students in an academic quiz-bowl format. Competitors use a buzzer system to respond to rapid-fire multiple choice and short answer questions read by a Moderator. Additionally, teams work collectively to produce written answers to complex analytical questions.

Virginia’s Blue Crab Bowl was among the original NOSB competitions to begin this twelve-year-old tradition. Sixteen teams from around the Commonwealth compete in round-robin divisions during the morning and in double elimination tournaments in the afternoon. The winning team from the Blue Crab Bowl will represent Virginia in the national NOSB competition in Washington, DC, April 25-27, 2009.

Spectators are welcome in competition rooms, but may not:• enter or leave a room during a match;• take pictures, notes or audio recordings during competitions;• use cell phones or texting devices in competition rooms;• communicate with contestants during matches; or• talk in the halls outside competition rooms during matches.

Please respect the integrity of the competition and the considerable effort made by ALL teams and officials in preparing for this event.

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Awards and SponsorsAll Teams

Logo T-shirts, Consortium for Ocean Leadership NOSB calendars, Consortium for Ocean LeadershipLogo lapel pins, Consortium for Ocean LeadershipLogo water bottles, Consortium for Ocean LeadershipVIMS pencils, VIMS Bookstore

All Coaches 1-year membership, National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), VA Sea Grant Logo duffles, Consortium for Ocean Leadership Clipboards, Leave Only Bubbles

New Coaches 1-year membership, Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association, MAMEA

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Place Teams Custom design Crab Bowl trophies, VA Sea Grant Complimentary passes to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, VAMSC 69 x 48-inch World Physical & Ocean Floor Map, VIMS Bookstore

1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Place Coaches Nature Vision Fish TV-Plus underwater viewing system, VA Sea Grant

Third and Fourth Place Teams Custom-designed Field Experience or Selected Teaching/Learning Resources, Consortium for Ocean Leadership with VIMS & VA Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

Second and First Place Teams Custom-designed Field Experience or Selected Teaching/Learning Resources, Consortium for Ocean Leadership with VIMS & VA Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

1st Place Team All expenses paid trip to NOSB competition in Washington, DC, April 25-27, Consortium for Ocean Leadership

1st Place Coach $1000 scholarship to attend June/July NMEA Conference in Monterey, CA, VA Sea Grant 1-year membership, National Marine Educators Association, NMEA

Additional support graciously provided by:Comfort Suites-Airport, Newport NewsVirginia Living Museum, Newport NewsOld Dominion University: College of Sciences; Department of Ocean, Earth and

Atmospheric Sciences; and the Center for Coastal Physical OceanographyVirginia Institute of Marine Science and Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program

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Events ScheduleFriday, February 20, 2009

1:30-2:00 p.m. Team Registration Virginia Living Museum, Newport News Outer Lobby

2:00-2:30 p.m. BCB Coordinator announcements & field trip briefing

2:30-4:30 p.m. Self-tour of exhibits in assigned groups, with rotations in natural science lab

5:00 p.m. Hotel check-in & Dinner on your own Comfort Inn Suites and Jefferson Commons Mall, Newport News

7:00-9:00 p.m. Blue Crab Bowl Welcome Announcements, Mock Bowl, dessert Virginia Institute of Marine Science Watermen’s Hall, Auditorium

Saturday, February 21, 2009 – Virginia Institute of Marine Science

7:00-7:45 a.m. Officials’ Check-in & Refreshments Chesapeake Bay Hall Lobby

7:45-8:15 a.m. Officials’ Meeting Chesapeake Bay Hall Lobby

7:45-8:15 a.m. Team Registration Watermen’s Hall Lobby, Main entry

8:30 a.m. Competition Day Welcome and ALL HANDS Meeting Announcements, rules review Mandatory for all competitors and coaches Auditorium, Watermen’s Hall

9:00 a.m. Round robin competitions begin. See match schedule and posted room assignments.

11:15 a.m. Lunch Teams and supporters – Watermen’s Hall Lobby Officialsandvolunteers–ChesapeakeBayHallLobby

12:00 p.m. Double elimination rounds begin. Match schedule and room assignments posted at Crab Pot Central in Watermen’s Lobby

2:35 p.m. Championship Rounds begin. Played continuously, with announced breaks. Auditorium, Watermen’s Hall

~4:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony directly follows the last competition round. Mandatory attendance, all teams. Coaches receive packets & awards. Guest Presenters: U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman, 1st District VA Sea Grant Director, Dr. Troy Hartley Auditorium, Watermen’s Hall

ImmediatelyfollowingtheendoftheAwardsCeremony,officialphotostobetakenof:WinningTeams;AllBCBTeams.Teamsmaydepartaftertheirofficialphotohasbeentaken.

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Teams & CoachesBishop Sullivan Catholic High SchoolBill Dunn

Broadwater AcademyJoe Spagnolo

Chesapeake Bay Governor’s School-Glenns CampusSara Beam

Churchland High SchoolCami Field

Fauquier High SchoolGeorge Murphy

Fredericksburg AcademyDebra Garcia

Governor’s School for Science & Technology- New HorizonsMargaret Mulvey

Grafton High SchoolJane Dodge

Isle of Wight AcademyCassy Peffley

Maury High SchoolHeather Mericle

Patrick Henry High SchoolCarrie Bateman

Piedmont Governor’s School for Math, Science & TechnologySusan Hylton

Richmond Christian SchoolEdith Kinser

Seton SchoolPatricia von Reyn

St. Christopher’s SchoolWilliam McGuire

Virginia Beach Friends SchoolMichelle Watson

Officials & StaffModeratorsPeter BernhardtK.C. FilippinoCarl FriedrichsJim HaluskaLynn Killberg-ThoresonSarah McGuireMarta SandersonDick Zimmerman

Science JudgesRich BrillJohn BrubakerChris BurbageGreg CutterFred DobbsDave RuddersRich WhittecarAndrew Wozniak

Rules JudgesRachael BlakeZach HowertonQuinn RobertsCandi SpierMarty StokesStephanie ToroAndy Van NameMatt Whalen

Time KeepersSam BickelKaren CaposselaErin FererAmber KnowlesIvy OzmonAmy PittsLeo ProciseTanique Rush

Score KeepersBillur CelebiPayal DhariaHeidi GeitzDave RubleStephanie Salisbury Chris SchweitzerJohn Mark SerreLogan Voegtly

Room Runners Dave BalkCassie BradleyAmelia DobbsMalee JinuntuyaMeredith McPersonGina RalphBobbi RawlingsStephanie Reiner

AlternatesKris BontaJonathan LeeTiffany LeeKersey Sturdivant

Team Challenge GradersDennis DarbyJessie JarvisLindsey KraatzDanielle Morgan-Smith

Crab Pot Central ServicesLisa Lawrence, Chief Rule Judge Chris Petrone, Chief Scorekeeper

Mimi BeckwithAndré BuchheisterHolly BuckleVicki ClarkCarie LingleChris MagelMeg MunsonCielomar Rodrigues- CalderonDianne RobertsRenee ReillyLiz SmithShelly SullivanCheryl Teagle

PhotographersKirby BroylesMargaret Pizer

Regional CoordinatorsCarol Hopper Brill, VIMSVictoria Hill, ODU

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Officials’ Roles

Moderator: Asks the questionsScience Judge: Rules on answer acceptabilityTime Keeper: Keeps the match clockScore Keeper: Tallies team scoresRules Judge: In charge of procedureTeam Challenge Judge: Grades Team Challenge Questions (TCQs)

Players

Each team consists of 4 students, 1 captain and 3 players. At the end of each half, the team’s alternate player may rotate in.

Types of Questions

There are two “buzzer question” halves per match. Individual players of either team buzz in to answer multiple choice toss-up questions. If the answer is not acceptable, the Moderator offers the question to the opposing team. When teams give acceptable answers to toss-ups, they are offered a bonus question. Teams may consult on bonus questions, but only the team captain may give the answer. Bonus questions are multiple choice or short answer. Two team challenge questions (written, short essay) are presented between buzzer halves.

Answers

Responses to multiple choice questions can be the letter (W, X, Y, Z) or the word answer, exactly as specified. Anything else is unacceptable. The first answer stated is the one that counts.

When do players use the buzzer?

The buzzer is used only for toss-ups. Players buzz in after the question and prospective answers are read.

If a player buzzes in before the Moderator has completely read the question:

The Moderator recognizes the player and the player answers the question. If the answer is

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unacceptable, the team loses 4 points and the question is read to the opposing team. If the answer is acceptable, the team gets 4 points and the chance to answer a bonus question. If a player “blurts” an answer without being recognized, their team loses its turn.

Timing

After toss-up question is read: 5 sec. to buzz in. From being recognized to answer: 3 sec.After bonus question is read to answer: 20 sec.For TCQ: 2-5 min.

Points

Toss-up question: 4 pointsBonus question: 6 pointsInterrupt, recognized, but answer not acceptable: -4Blurt, unrecognized: 0 and team loses chance to answerTCQ: 0-20 (partial credit possible)

Challenges: to Rules or Scientific Anwers

Players (not audience members, alternate players or coaches) may challenge a ruling on toss-up or bonus questions, but only before the Moderator begins reading the next question. The Time Keeper stops the clock, officials may confer and the appropriate Judge makes a ruling. Officials rulings are final. No challenges are permitted on TCQs.

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Competition Rules OverviewThe Blue Crab Bowl follows the official rules of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (www.nosb.org). The following overview should help spectators follow the competition, but not all rules are presented here.

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Round-Robin Matches: Rounds 1, 2 & 3; Matches 1-24During the morning, in Round-Robin competitions, each team plays all others within its Division. Teams accumulate points based on number of wins, ties and losses (rather than raw scores).

Division 1 T1 = Bishop Sullivan Catholic High SchoolT2 = Piedmont Governor’s SchoolT3 = Richmond Christian SchoolT4 = Churchland High School

Division 2 T5 = Grafton High SchoolT6 = St. Christopher’s SchoolT7 = Governor’s School - New Horizons, HamptonT8 = Virginia Beach Friends School

Division 3T9 = Chesapeake Bay Gov.’s School - GlennsT10 = Fauquier High SchoolT11 = Seton SchoolT12 = Maury High School

Division 4T13 = Broadwater AcademyT14 = Fredericksburg AcademyT15 = Patrick Henry High SchoolT16 = Isle of Wight Academy

Elimination Rounds: Rounds 4, 5, 6 & 7; Matches 25-43The highest placing teams in each Division are assigned to the A Bracket, others go in the B Bracket for the Elimination Rounds. B teams are eliminated after 1 loss, A teams after 2 losses. During the initial Elimination Rounds, Round 4 (Matches 25-32), A temas play other A teams, B teams play other B teams; four teams are eliminated. Starting with Round 5, remaining match winners play losers in three successive double-elimination series and eight more teams drop out. It is possible for a B team stay in the running, just as it is possible for an A team to be eliminated.

Trophy Rounds: Rounds 8, 9, 10 & 11; Matches 44-47+ Four teams progress to the trophy rounds, competing for 4th through 1st place.

To check on the progress and position of your team throughout the competition, visit Crab Pot Central at the Waterman’s Hall Reception Desk.

Blue Crab Bowl Competition Structure

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Room & Building Events

Auditorium, Watermen’s Hall All hands meeting, competition room, trophy rounds, awards

Classroom A/B, Watermen’s Hall Competition room, round robin through double elimination

Classroom C, Watermen’s Hall Competition room, round robin through double elimination

Dean/Director Conf., Watermen’s Competition room, round robin through double elimination

Library, Watermen’s Hall Competition room, round robin through double elimination

222/226 Conf. Rm., Andrews Hall Competition room, round robin through double elimination

326 Classroom, Andrews Hall Competition room, round robin

424 Conf. Rm., Andrews Hall Competition room, round robin

Reception Desk, Crab Pot Central: Team, supporter & VIP check-in; Team

Watermen’s Hall Lobby meals; Chief Scorekeeper; Head Rules Judge; BCB Coordinators

Chesapeake Bay Hall Lobby Officials: check-in, meals, meetings

Chesapeake Bay Hall 2nd Flr. Conf. TCQ Grading Rounds 1-5

Watermen’s Hall Computer Lab TCQ Grading Rounds 6-11

Key to Blue Crab Bowl competition Rooms on VIMS Campus

In order to assure quiet in the competition rooms, there can be no talking or loitering in the halls during matches. Seating is available in Chesapeake Bay Hall Lobby for those not competing or observing a competition. As a demonstration of good sportsmanship, all teams are expected to attend the entire BCB program, including the awards ceremony.

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Match Time, Room & Officials’ Team Assignments

Round Robin

Aud

H A/B

G

C

F

D/D

E

Lib

D

Andrews 2nd C

Andrews 3rd B

Andrews 4th A

Teams Eliminated

9:00 AM Round 1 Matches 1-8

1 T9 v T10

2 T3 v

T4

3 T5 v

T6

4 T7 v

T8

5 T1 v

T2

6 T13 v T14

7 T15 v

T16

8 T11 v

T12

None

9:45 AM Round 2 Matches 9-16

9 T13 v

T15

10 T5 v

T7

11 T1 v

T3

12 T2 v

T4

13 T6 v

T8

14 T9 v T11

15 T10 v

T12

16 T14 v

T16

None

10:30AM Round 3 Matches 17-24

17 T5 v T8

18 T14 v

T15

19 T9 v T12

20 T10 v

T11

21 T13 v

T16

22 T1 v T4

23 T6 v

T7

24 T2 v T3

None

11:15AM LUNCH

●Teams: Lunch in Watermen’s Lobby ●Officials: Lunch in Chesapeake Bay Hall Lobby Seeding for the Afternoon Round

Elimination Aud

H

A/B

G

C

F

D/D

E

Lib

D

Andrews 2nd C

Andrews 3rd B

Andrews 4th A

Teams Eliminated

12:00 PM Round 4 Matches 25-32

25 A1

v A8

26 A4

v A5

27 A6

v A3

28 A2

v A7

29 B1

v B8

30 B4

v B5

31 B3

v B6

32 B2

v B7

L29, L30, L31, L32

12:35 PM Round 5 Matches 33-38

33 W29

v L28

34 W27

v W28

35 W25

v W26

36 W30

v L26

37 W31

v L27

38 W32

v L25

L33, L36, L37, L38

1:10 PM Round 6 Matches 39-40

39 W33

v W36

40 W37

v W38

L39, L40,

1:45 PM Round 7 Matches 41-43

41 W40

v L35

42 W39

v L34

43 W35

v W34

L42, L41

2:20 PM Break

Trophy Rounds - begin at ~2:35pm in Auditorium These matches are played continuously with breaks as announced.

All competitors are asked to attend all rounds and the Awards Ceremony. 2:35 PM Round 8

Match 44: W41 v W42 All-Star Mixed Judging Team (Moderator/Science Judge/Rules&Rules&Rules/Timer/Scorer/Runner&Runner) Bernhardt / Dobbs / Blake / Lawrence / Whalen / Procise / Ruble / Balk / Sturdivant

L44 = 4th Place

3:15 PM Round 9

Match 45: W44 v L43 All-Star Mixed Judging Team (Moderator/Science Judge/Rules&Rules&Rules/Timer/Scorer/Runner&Runner) Friedrich / Brill / Killberg / McGuire / Spier / Bickel / Dharia / Ralph / Rawlings

L45 = 3rd Place

3:55 PM Round 10

Match 46: W43 v W45 All-Star Mixed Judging Team (Moderator/Science Judge/Rules&Rules&Rules/Timer/Scorer/Runner&Runner) Sanderson / Brubaker / Blake / Lawrence / Spier / Roberts / Dharia / Bradley / Reiner

1st & 2nd Place

4:35 PM ROUND 11

Match 47: W46 v L46 As in Round 10

1st & 2nd Place

2009 Blue Crab Bowl Competition & Room Schedule

W47 W46

W43

W35

W34

W25

W26

A1

A8

A4

A5

W27

W28

A3

A6

A7

A2

L46

W45 W44

W42

W41

W39

L34

W33

W40

W36

W29

L28

B1

B8

W30

L26

B4

B5

L35

W37

W38

W31

L27

B3

B6

W32

L25

B7

B2

L43

G25

G26

G27

G28

G34

G35

G43

G46

G47

G29

G33

G30

G36

G31

G37

G32

G38

G40

G41

G44

G39

G42

G45

1st

2nd

3rd

4thLegend:A = A Bracket teams & B = B Bracket TeamsNote: In Round 5, A teams begin playing B teams

G = game = Match #W = winner of match # L = loser of match #

Blue Crab Bowl 2009: Competition Brackets for Elimination Rounds 4-11

Round 4

Round 4 Round 5

Round 5

Round 6

Round 6

Round 7 Round 8

Round 9

Round 10

Round 11

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W47 W46

W43

W35

W34

W25

W26

A1

A8

A4

A5

W27

W28

A3

A6

A7

A2

L46

W45 W44

W42

W41

W39

L34

W33

W40

W36

W29

L28

B1

B8

W30

L26

B4

B5

L35

W37

W38

W31

L27

B3

B6

W32

L25

B7

B2

L43

G25

G26

G27

G28

G34

G35

G43

G46

G47

G29

G33

G30

G36

G31

G37

G32

G38

G40

G41

G44

G39

G42

G45

1st

2nd

3rd

4thLegend:A = A Bracket teams & B = B Bracket TeamsNote: In Round 5, A teams begin playing B teams

G = game = Match #W = winner of match # L = loser of match #

Blue Crab Bowl 2009: Competition Brackets for Elimination Rounds 4-11

Round 4

Round 4 Round 5

Round 5

Round 6

Round 6

Round 7 Round 8

Round 9

Round 10

Round 11

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Old Dominion University (ODU) is a competitive university that reviews applications on an individual basis. Each application is carefully read and reviewed by the Office of Admissions staff. While academic performance is a vital factor in the decision-making process, we also take into account athletic and student organization participation, as well as community service. ODU seeks well-rounded students who have a zest for higher education, like to take part in extra-curricular activities, and are interested in exploring career opportunities during their college experience.

The average freshman admitted to Old Dominion ranks in the top third of his or her high school graduating class. A typical candidate has a minimum of 16 high school academic units in English, math, science, foreign language and social studies, and actively participate in school and/or community-based clubs, organizations and athletics.

The Department of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (OEAS), founded at Old Dominion University in 1969, has a mission to acquire and disseminate knowledge of the earth system, including the relationships among the biological, chemical, geological and physical components of our planet. The Department has established an expertise in ocean margin processes, coastal system processes and coupled quantitative models. OEAS has a diverse faculty with broad-ranging interests, and offers a bachelor of Sciences degree in Geology, Master of Sciences degrees in Geology and Oceanography, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography.

The Commonwealth Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography, designated as a Center for Excellence by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, broadens the OEAS Department’s ability to facilitate innovated research on the coastal ocean and to provide educational experiences for both students and the public at large.

For more information, visit these web sites: http://web.odu.edu/ http://www.odu.edu/sci/oceanography/ http://www.ccpo.odu.edu/

Chartered in 1940, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is a graduate school of the College of William and Mary. As one of the largest marine research and education centers in the United States, VIMS has a three-part mission to: conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science; educate students and citizens; and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public.

The School of Marine Science (SMS) is the graduate education component of VIMS. Its 56 teaching faculty are drawn from the larger VIMS faculty. Recognized worldwide for expertise in coastal marine science, VIMS faculty includes representatives from numerous disciplines, including: biological, chemical, and physical oceanography; genetics; immunology; toxicology; wetlands science; aquatic disease; and computational modeling. Annually, the total student body ranges from 100-125 students, of which approximately half are women. International students make up 10-15% of enrollment. The School’s purpose is to provide quality interdisciplinary education and research opportunities for students pursuing advanced degrees in marine science. Students participate in comprehensive coursework and interact closely with faculty involved in active research. Roughly half of SMS students are working on Masters theses, the rest on Doctoral dissertations.

The main campus in Gloucester Point includes sophisticated laboratories for advanced studies in several disciplines of marine science. A fisheries science building includes teaching and research labs, and a sample-processing facility. Aquaculture genetics and grow-out facilities are located on the main campus, as well as at a satellite center. VIMS maintains a field station on Virginia’s Eastern Shore which supports research and education with its laboratories, hatchery and other facilities. The Institute offers workshops and web-based resources for teachers, as well as public education opportunities including lecture series, open house and special events, public tours.

For more information visit these websites: http://www.wm.edu/ http://www.vims.edu/

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Blue Crab Bowl Regional Sponsors2009

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2005 — 8th AnnualChesapeake Bay Governor’s School-

Warsaw Campus, Tappahannock

2006 — 9th AnnualChesapeake Bay Governor’s School-

Warsaw Campus, Tappahannock

2004 — 7th AnnualThomas Jefferson High School

Alexandria

2007 — 10th AnnualChesapeake Bay Governor’s School-

Warsaw Campus, Tappahannock

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2008 — 11th AnnualBishop Sullivan Catholic High School

Virginia Beach

Blue Crab Bowl: Winners 1998-2008

2009 NOSB® Sponsors

NOSB® is a program of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership