We recently hosted STEMFest at the National Marine Aquarium, an exciting three weeks of science, technology, engineering, and maths focused on protecting our Ocean. If you couldn’t make it in person this year, you can still get involved!
Take part in the Ocean Friendly Innovation project from your classroom or home, explore how everyday choices affect the Ocean, and submit your very own design. Your innovation should be a practical, sustainable solution that help protect the Ocean by addressing issues such as waste, carbon emissions, or the use of materials in our homes. Top designs will be awarded a prize!
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Calling Local Manufacturers, Developers and Makers
This year’s Ocean Friendly Innovations challenge offers an exciting opportunity for local manufacturers, engineers, and makers to collaborate with the next generation of STEM leaders.
We’re looking for partners to help bring student designs to life, whether by offering expertise, materials, funding, or production support. By getting involved, you’ll be helping to turn creative student ideas into real-world sustainable solutions that make a difference for our Ocean.
Terms & Conditions
- Open to students who did not attend STEMFest in person at the National Marine Aquarium.
- Designs must be received by 19th December 2025. Entries received after this date will not be considered.
- Designs submitted won’t be eligible to be manufactured, but other prize categories will be available.
- If you are sending your design by post, we recommend keeping a copy (digital or paper) before sending, in case the original is lost in transit.
- Entries may be used by the Ocean Conservation Trust for educational or promotional purposes.
- The designer will be credited wherever possible.