2022 Science Without Borders® Challenge Finalists: 15-19 year old students
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is pleased to announce the finalists in our 2021 Science Without Borders® Challenge! This international student art contest engages students in important ocean issues through art.For this year’s competition, students were asked to illustrate one or more of the ways people can use a ridge-to-reef approach to conservation to preserve coral reefs.
Entries to the Science Without Borders® Challenge are judged in two categories based on age. Here are the finalists selected from the older group of applicants, students 15-19 years old:
"’DARMAYA’ Our Heritage, Our Nature" by Salwa Putri, Age 16, Indonesia
ARTIST’S STATEMENT: "Human and nature are inseparable things, as land and oceans are one. Likewise, the bridge is a part of two separate realms and as a symbol of the travel within we begin to step to the end of our destination. Sturdy mangrove roots become a balance symbol, protection for the land, and be a home for small animals in the sea. Nature has protected a lot of people, of course, we also have to protect this nature too. This is illustrated with the islands being tied together by roots and connected by bridges. Illustration of mountains with waste which is treated into clear water, running water can live small plants, reforestation produces oxygen bubbles. The plants which we plant can save many lives. The coral reefs which we care for can save fish. The little things which we do will have a big impact on the balance."
