asm and excitement of the students was pervasive and it was thrilling to see the optimism and spirit of such young people, the future leaders of our country," continued Gagosian. Approximately 2,000 students from over 300 high schools participated
this year. Through this educational forum, the NOSB strives to encourage and support the next generation of marine scientists, policy makers, teachers, explorers, researchers, technicians, environmental advocates and informed citizens.
Marshfield High School team members, winners of the Nation Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) event.
The top eight teams were: · 1st Marshfield High School Marshfield, WI · 2nd Lexington High School Lexington, MA · 3rd Cranston High School West Cranston, RI · 4th Mission San Jose High School Fremont, CA · 5th North Hollywood High School North Hollywood, CA · 6th La Jolla High School San Diego, CA · 7th Raleigh Charter High School Raleigh, NC · 8th State College Area High School State College, PA Canterbury School of Florida won the James D. Watkins Sportsmanship Award for demonstrating the best sportsmanship throughout the NOSB final competition. Admiral James D. Watkins, who started the NOSB program in 1997, was on hand to help present the award. "What an exciting competition this year at the National Ocean Sciences Bowl Finals here in Washington, DC," said Robert B. Gagosian, President & CEO of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership. "The enthusiwww.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 13
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