{"id":369377,"date":"2022-05-30T06:05:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T20:05:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=369377"},"modified":"2022-05-30T06:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T20:05:50","slug":"3-from-nmi-win-in-noaa-art-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/3-from-nmi-win-in-noaa-art-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"3 from NMI win in NOAA art contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Three young artists from the CNMI have been named winners in the NOAA Fisheries\u2019 inaugural \u201cShare the Shore & Sea Youth Art Contest\u201d that helped raise awareness about\u00a0responsible wildlife viewing\u00a0in the Pacific Islands region.<\/p>\n

More than 250 students from American Samoa, the CNMI, Hawaii, and the continental United States submitted entries. The budding artists highlighted one or more protected species, encouraging us to appreciate them from afar:<\/p>\n

-Whales\u00a0(100 yards)
\n-Dolphins\u00a0(50 yards)
\n-Sea turtles\u00a0(10 feet)
\n-Hawaiian monk seals\u00a0(50 feet, 150 feet for mom and pup pairs)
\n-Corals\u00a0(no touching or standing on)<\/p>\n

The artists showed their creativity not just in the scenes they created, but also in the materials they used. Many students stuck to classic materials like pencil, crayon, and ink, while others branched out into watercolor and oil pastels. One 2nd grade student even incorporated seeds and seed pods into their masterpiece!<\/p>\n

A diverse team of scientists, resource managers, communicators, digital media specialists, and others took on the art-judging task. They rated each piece of art based on three components:
\nConnection to the Share the Shore and Sea theme<\/p>\n

Technique or quality of work
\nOriginality or creativity<\/p>\n

\u201cI was really impressed with a lot of the entries I reviewed,\u201d said Joey Bennington-Castro, senior science writer with Lynker at the NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office. \u201cThese students did not make judging easy for us!\u201d<\/p>\n

Winning art will be featured in the 2023 NOAA Share the Shore & Sea digital calendar. Students will enjoy a virtual visit and awards presentation with NOAA marine scientists this summer.
\nEnjoy student art and #SharetheShore with us all week on Facebook and Twitter as we head outside to enjoy Memorial Day weekend.<\/p>\n

GRADES K-2
\nWinning Entries
\nHelp Dolphins\u00a0by Ji Yu K., Grade 1, Hawai\u2018i
\nHave a great day! And have fun! But do not go too close to them\u00a0by Lia K., Grade 1,\u00a0Hawai\u2018i
\nStay 300 Feet Away to Enjoy\u00a0by Quentin L., Grade 1, Hawai\u2018i<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention
\nGibbs A., Etuale A., Luke B., Aileen K., Gina K., Skyla M., Nel O., Ashey T., Praylee Ann S., Fiona Y.<\/p>\n

GRADES 3-5
\nWinning Entries
\nEnjoying nature from a distance\u00a0by Skylar N., Grade 4, American Samoa
\n100 yards of Aloha\u00a0by Koa S., Grade 3,\u00a0Hawai\u2018i
\nAdmire me from a distance\u00a0by Lily Y., Grade 3,\u00a0Hawai\u2018i<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention
\nSelina S., Victoria H., Minato T., Aleizah N., Brielle V., Rixey P., Raiden T., Royce A., Tiresa K.<\/p>\n

GRADES 6-8
\nWinning Entries
\nWhale watching\u00a0by Asa P., Grade 8,\u00a0Hawai\u2018i
\nLooking out for you\u00a0by Fiona Z., Grade 7, CNMI
\nJust agree to let them be\u00a0by Bella T., Grade 6, Hawai\u2018i<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention
\nIsabella A., Kamara C., Aria G., Rylie G., Kaili H., Kianaonalani M., Gwanhun S., \u00a0Beckett S., Sayema S., Caitlin Y.<\/p>\n

GRADES 9-12
\nWinning Entries
\nSea Turtle\u00a0by Mary C., Grade 9,\u00a0American Samoa
\nProtect the Wildlife by Watching from a Distance\u00a0by Sophia W., Grade 11, CNMI
\nBeauty comes from a distance\u00a0by Esther W., Grade 11, CNMI<\/p>\n

Honorable Mention
\nJoymer C., Kristen C., Maia C., Fei Fei L., Isdore N., Claire P (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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