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FINALS COMPETITION

2016

Morehead City,

NC

April 21-24

2016 NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCES BOWL SPONSORS

Welcome to the 19th Annual National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) Finals!Your many months of hard work and preparation have led you to this elite position as one of 24 teams from across the country competing here in Morehead City, North Carolina. More than 300 high schools from around the United States competed in the 2016 NOSB regional competitions, which means you are all already winners for being here today, and I sincerely congratulate you. What a feat to be the nation’s top high school ocean science experts! You should feel proud of yourselves, your teammates, and your fellow competitors.

The NOSB is a program of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, and, while I am relatively new to Ocean Leadership as its President and CEO, I have been a fan and supporter of the NOSB for many years, particularly as Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy. Ocean Leadership serves as the voice of ocean science and technology in Washington, DC. Among our many members are the premier universities and ocean science research institutions that host your regional bowls and which we hope you will consider attending as you pursue your career paths—hopefully in an ocean related direction, but no matter what you aim to accomplish. Remember, the ocean plays a role in so many aspects of our daily lives. You can take advantage of your NOSB knowledge in any number of job types.

Here on the barrier islands of coastal North Carolina, you will have a first hand look at the issues you’ve been studying as part of this year’s NOSB theme, Our Changing Ocean: Science for Strong Coastal Communities. About 40 percent of our country’s population lives on the coast, and this is predicted to grow by an additional 10 million people by 2020. Who doesn’t want to live near the ocean, right? Coastal living and tourism is so popular because our ocean provides beautiful scenery and numerous recreation opportunities, not to mention food, jobs, and other resources. But population growth and development along our shores brings challenges both environmentally and to our communities that action based in science can help us address. It is our hope that during your stay here, you will have increased awareness and comprehension of the 2016 theme.

I would like to thank everyone involved in making the NOSB possible, particularly the many generous federal agencies, private organizations, and individuals that helped us carry out the NOSB program activities this year. You can find these sponsors listed in your program and you’ll see it takes a broad range of supporter types and levels—all of whom clearly recognize the importance of fostering the growth of ocean science education—to bring this program together. I would also like to extend a special thank you to our Finals hosts, the University of North Carolina’s Institute of Marine Sciences and Seahorse Coastal Consulting for doing a lot of the heavy lifting to make this weekend possible. Please also join me in thanking all of our regional bowl hosts and our dedicated and hard-working volunteers without whom this program would not be possible.

Finally, remember to have fun and make new friends while you compete and participate in this weekend’s events. Good luck to each and every one of you.

Sincerely,

Jon WhitePresident & CEOConsortium for Ocean Leadership

Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Letter from NOAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22016 Theme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Field Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Prizes & Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Game Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Competition Room Assignments . . . . .10-11Round Robins . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Double Elimination Brackets . . . . . .14-16Team Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-28Question Reviewers & Words from Our Sponsors . . . . . . .29-30Event Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Schedule of eventsThursday, April 215:30pm Meet at UNC-IMS for bus6:00pm-7:00pm Dinner and Tour of Duke Marine Lab

(split into 2 groups)7:00pm-9:00pm NOSB Speed-Career Event (Duke

Auditorium and Library)7:30pm-9:00pm Coach/Regional Coordinator Meeting

(Duke Repass building)

Friday, April 227:00am-8:00am Breakfast (At hotels)8:30am Meet at UNC-IMS for bus9:00am-4:00pm Field Trips5:30pm Meet at UNC-IMS for bus6:00pm-9:00pm Opening Ceremony (Coral Bay Club)

Saturday, April 237:00am-7:45am Team Breakfast (Hotels)7:00am-7:45am Volunteer Breakfast and Meeting

(CCC – Joslyn Hall)8:00am-9:00am All Hands Meeting (CCC – Joslyn Hall)9:00am-11:15am Round Robin Competitions, Rounds 1-3

Science Expert Briefing 11:15am-12:45pm Team & Volunteer Lunch

(CCC – Bryant Student Center)12:20pm-12:45pm Volunteer Meeting (CCC – Joslyn Hall)12:45pm-2:15pm Round Robin Competitions, Rounds 4-5

Science Expert Briefing 2:20pm-2:50pm Presentation (CCC – Joslyn Hall)2:20pm-3:00pm Scoring & Seeding for Double

Elimination3:00pm-4:30pm DE Competitions, Rounds 1-2 3:00pm-6:00pm Activities for non-competing teams 4:30pm-6:00pm DE Competitions, Rounds 3-46:00pm-7:00pm Science Expert Briefing Discussion with

Judges (CCC – Joslyn Hall)7:00pm Everyone on own for dinner

Sunday, April 247:00am-7:45am Team Breakfast (Hotels)7:00am-8:00am Volunteer Breakfast and Meeting

(CCC – Joslyn Hall)8:00am-8:20am All Hands Meeting (CCC – Joslyn Hall) 8:30am-10:15am DE Competitions, Rounds 5-6

(CCC – Joslyn Hall & 112)8:30am-10:15am Activities for non-competing teams10:15am-11:00am DE Competition, Round 7

(CCC – Joslyn Hall) (determines 3rd Place)

11:00am-11:45pm DE Competition, Round 8 (CCC – Joslyn Hall) (determines 1st & 2nd Place)

11:45am-12:30pm DE Competition, Round 9 (if needed)12:00pm-1:30pm Lunch (CCC – Bryant Student Center)1:30pm-2:30pm Awards Ceremony (CCC – Joslyn Hall)3:00pm Teams depart for airport

*CCC = Carteret Community College*UNC-IMS = University of North Carolina Institute Marine

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has supported the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) for the past 18 years through financial investments as well as volunteer time and expertise. Contributions to programs like the NOSB enable NOAA to meet its educational mission to inspire, educate, and inform youth and adults to use science to improve ocean and coastal stewardship, bolster our economy, and increase safety and resilience to environmental hazards. We hope that in preparing for and participating in the NOSB, you come away with increased knowledge about the ocean as well as an appreciation for the importance of its stewardship.

I have the honor and privilege of having played a significant role in the establishment and expansion of the NOSB in its early years. Since then

I have kept an eye on the progress of the annual competitions, whether I was working for the US Navy, NOAA’s Ocean Service and Research office, Oregon State University, and now as Chief Scientist of NOAA. Having had the pleasure to serve as a science judge and moderator on more than one occasion, I have witnessed first-hand the passion, playfulness, and impressive depth of knowledge NOSB competitors demonstrate year after year. I am also keenly aware of how critical coaches and volunteers are to the success of this program. The ongoing commitment of these individuals, and that of the schools, agencies, and institutions they represent, is a testament to the ongoing inspiration NOSB students provide to all of us. We are so very proud of all of the participants in this wonderful activity.

I wish you all good luck in this year’s final competition and look forward to hearing about the results!

-- Dr. Richard W. Spinrad, Chief Scientist, NOAA

About NOAA:

A vision of resilient communities guides NOAA and its partners in a collective effort to reduce the vulnerability of communities and ecological systems in the short-term, while helping society avoid or adapt to potential long-term environmental, social, and economic changes. To achieve this vision, NOAA’s reach extends from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we strive to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them. To learn more about NOAA, visit www.noaa.gov.

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Our Changing Ocean: Science for Strong Coastal CommunitiesHumans have long been drawn to the coast. Shorelines provide access to food, transportation, inspiration, and opportunities for exploration. However, the desirability of coastal living leads to mounting pressure on the very resources that make it so attractive. Escalating populations, erosion, more frequent flooding, development, storm impacts, and pollution are among the stressors that impact the protection, economic revenue, security, food, and healthy recreational opportunities provided by our nation’s coasts. Coastal communities need to adapt and plan to preserve the way of life and the natural resources they value.The North Carolina coast exemplifies the risks and rewards of coastal living. It is lined with barrier islands, which protect highly productive and valuable, yet delicate, estuaries. Known for its wide expanses of beachfront, the coast is also a major tourist destination, vulnerable to storm impacts, changing sea level, development, and pollution. With this in mind, the East Coast Barrier Islands are the perfect setting for the 2016 NOSB Finals.

Our theme includes many science disciplines and encourages increased awareness and understanding of topics such as:

• Coastal erosion and restoration• Estuarine ecosystems such as marshes, seagrasses,

mangroves, and oyster reefs• Impacts of recreation & development on water quality• Policy related to coastal protection, resilience, and

communities • Improving coastal environmental hazard mitigation• Science behind coastal planning and adaptation

2016 National Ocean Sciences Bowl Theme

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Special Thanks to our 2016 Finals Host!The Institute of Marine Sciences was the 2016 host of the NOSB’s regional Blue Heron Bowl. The Regional Coordinator of the Blue Heron Bowl, Janelle Fleming, deserves a huge thank you for all the time and effort she put in to planning a wonderful, Crystal Coast National Finals Competition! The Blue Heron Bowl (originally the North Carolina Regional Bowl) was established in 1998 as one of the original 16 NOSB regions.

We hope students attending Finals enjoyed learning about the Crystal Coast region while preparing for this year’s theme of Our Changing Ocean: Science for Strong Coastal Communities, an issue of particular interest to the region. The North Carolina coast exemplifies the risks and rewards of coastal living. It is lined with barrier islands, which protect highly productive and valuable, yet delicate, estuaries. Known for its wide expanses of beachfront,

the coast is also a major tourist destination, vulnerable to storm impacts, changing sea level, development, and pollution. With this in mind, the East Coast Barrier Islands are the perfect setting for the 2016 NOSB Finals.

We sincerely appreciate the commitment and dedication that staff members of the Institute of Marine Sciences – specifically Kerry Irish and Joel Fodrie – have made in hosting the 2016 National Ocean Sciences Bowl Finals Competition. We also thank all the Blue Heron Bowl volunteers that are joining us at Finals this year. The competition could not happen without each and every one of you and your dedication to the NOSB participants!

We would like to thank Heather Heenehan and Todd Miller for kicking the weekend off and speaking at our opening ceremony!

Thank You!

2016 Featured Artist: Alan Joyner graduated from Ringling School of Art and Design in 1998, where he majored in Illustration. After graduation, he worked for 3 years as a 2D artist in the computer game industry in Connecticut and later in North Carolina. Since 2002, he has worked as a visual art specialist for UNC Chapel Hill’s Institute of Marine Sciences (UNC-IMS) in Morehead City, designing websites and conceptual diagrams for scientific posters, publications, and presentations. In addition, Alan works as a freelance illustrator for a wide variety of local and national clients.

Please visit www.alanjoyner.com to view samples of his work.

Saturday Afternoon Speaker: Keith Rittmaster, Natural Science Curator at the NC Maritime Museum, has been involved in dolphin research and conservation in North Carolina since 1985. He has forged collaborations regionally to further our understanding about these protected and threatened marine mammals. His work involves dorsal fin photo-identification, stranding response, skeletal rearticulation, and directing the North Carolina Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program.

To learn more, visit http://www.capelookoutstudies.org/.

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Todd Miller is the founder and executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation, a nonprofit with over 12,000 members and 3,000 ac t i ve volunteers working for a healthier North Carolina coast. A coastal North Carolina native from Carteret

County, it was here in 1982 that Miller found his passion—working to keep the coast a great place to live, work and play. Since the launch of the federation, Miller has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the threats to the coast and advocate for access to clean coastal waters. In bringing together like-minded folks from all walks of life, from fishers to paddlers to boaters and beachcombers, the federation under Miller’s leadership has succeeded in protecting and restoring tens of thousands of acres of North Carolina coast.

Heather recently completed her Ph.D. in Marine Science and Conservation in the Nicholas School of the Environment at the Duke University Marine Laboratory. She grew up in Hamilton, New Jersey and participated in the Shore Bowl when she was in high school.

Her research focused on the soundscape of Hawaiian spinner dolphin resting bays. In addition to her research, Heather is involved in many outreach efforts including the Scientific Research and Education Network (SciREN), Skype in the Classroom, the NC Science Festival Invite a Scientist program and many programs encouraging girls and women in the STEM fields. Heather is also passionate about science communication.

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1 Cape Lookout National SeashoreCape Lookout National Seashore, also called the Ribbon of Sand, is a 56 mile (90 km) section of the Southern Outer Banks, or Crystal Coast, of North Carolina, running from Ocracoke Inlet on the northeast to Beaufort Inlet on the southeast. Three undeveloped barrier islands make up the seashore - North and South Core Banks and Shackleford Banks. The seashore includes two historic villages on Core Banks, Shackleford’s wild horses, and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse, which has a black-and-white diamond pattern. This field trip begins at the visitors center for the seashore on Harkers Island. From there participants will travel by ferry through Bogue Sound to the National Park Service office on Cape Lookout. Through the journey, participants will be able to see dolphins, turtles, and possibly the wild ponies that live on Shackleford Banks. Participants will hear about the ecology of the island, walk up the lighthouse and learn the physical and ecological differences between sounds side and beach side living.

2 Living Shoreline Planting and Beach Clean upJoin the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a coastal marsh cleanup at Fort Macon State Park. We’ll collect and dispose of litter that can be harmful to wildlife and the economy. After lunch we will head over to the Trinity Center to plant marsh grasses for a salt marsh restoration effort. The new grasses will serve as a Living Shoreline to protect land from erosion and provide habitat for other plants and animals.Participants will start at Fort Macon State Park, one of the oldest confederate installations in the country, where they will tour the facilities and help clean the beach of any debris. After lunch, buses will take them approximately 5 miles westward to the Trinity Center.

3 Behind the Scenes at the NC Aquarium & Fort MaconThe North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores features aquatic animals of North Carolina, including sand tiger sharks, a green moray eel, a goliath grouper, and a number of sizable nurse sharks, sandbar sharks and various game fishes. Most of the larger creatures inhabit the aquarium’s centerpiece exhibit, the 306,000-US-gallon Living Shipwreck. Along with hundreds of schooling fishes and other animals, they create a swirl of constant motion around a replica of U-352, a German submarine that lost a World War II battle with a Coast Guard cutter off the North Carolina coast. The aquarium’s three river otters also have lived up to expectations of stardom in addition to two hands-on exhibits: the Tidal Touch Pool, featuring a large variety of aquatic invertebrates, and Skate and Ray Encounters. Participants will tour the aquarium from the visitor side and then convene for a Behind the Scenes Tour.After the tour, buses will take the students to Fort Macon State Park where they can tour the facilities and eat lunch.

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4 Shark Trip aboard the R/V CapricornParticipate in one of the longest running time series for shark tagging in North Carolina, started in 1972 by Dr. Frank Schwartz. Participants will travel by research vessel through Bogue Sound and Beaufort Inlet to both inshore and offshore long lining locations. On the way, bait fish will be collected and then lines set. Within an hour, the lines will be collected and sharks will be measured and tagged as part of this ongoing research project.

5 Explore Bogue Sound and Carrot IslandAfter leaving the dock, the boat ride begins with a discussion about the Rachel Carson Reserve, Rachel Carson and estuary basics. As the boat travels down Taylor’s Creek, you will have a waterside view of Town Marsh and a couple of the Reserve’s habitats starting with a salt panne, where the water comes in on the high tide and is trapped as the tide recedes. The salt marsh begins at the edge of the panne and includes plants such as salt marsh cordgrass, sea ox-eye, sea lavender, glasswort and black needle rush. The excursion continues down Taylor’s Creek giving you an opportunity to observe some of the birds that make the Rachel Carson Reserve their home. More than 200 species of birds have been observed at this site, which is located within the Atlantic flyway. Twenty-three species are considered rare or decreasing in number. Participants might even get lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the feral horses or bottle-nosed dolphin. After stepping onto the boardwalk, you will experience marsh and successional dredge spoil habitats, along with a diverse array of plant and wildlife species with minimal impact to the site. Informational displays along the way will highlight interesting facts about the surrounding flora and fauna. The trip will continue with a boat ride back up Taylor’s Creek or along the south side of the island depending on the weather and the tide.

6 Kayak/SUP through Bogue SoundWe will lead students on a kayak trip around Carrot Island, a part of the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve. Participants will gain first-hand experience with estuarine habitats (salt marshes, oyster reefs, tidal creeks, sandy beaches, mudflats, and maritime forests) and the organisms that occupy these areas. Additionally, students will be shown ongoing experiments on the island and will gain insight into the nuances of ecological research and conservation/restoration efforts.

7 Discover SCUBA and Beach Clean upLearn the basics for breathing underwater on SCUBA. Participants will learn the proper gear used for SCUBA diving as well as some basic techniques for mask clearing, ear clearing, and proper swimming underwater. After their pool experience, participants will travel to a local training site where they will be able to snorkel and check out the local flora and fauna as well as participate in a Project Aware beach sweep.

James D. Watkins Sportsmanship AwardThis highly esteemed award is offered to the team that demonstrates the best sportsmanship throughout the NOSB Finals Competition. The selected team will receive a brand new buzzer system. The team will also receive a $500 gift certificate to Amazon.com. These prizes are provided courtesy of the James D. Watkins Fund at Ocean Leadership.

PRIZES2016

Award Trip Option #1MonacoTeam members will travel to Monaco for five days, four nights. The trip to Monaco will provide exposure to ocean re lated sus tainabi l i ty issues facing Monaco and the Mediterranean. Students will meet with Prince Albert I I of Monaco Foundation and visit the Prince’s Palace and the Oceanographic Museum. They will also meet scientists at the Scientific Centre of Monaco and the Villefranche Oceanographic Laboratory. The trip will round out with visits to Jardin Exotique and its Observatory Cave and an exploration of the Monaco Harbor with the sailing school of Monaco. This prize is provided courtesy of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. (Trip Date: July 14-19, 2016)

Award Trip Option #2Milwaukee, WisconsinTeam members will spend five days in Milwaukee. Located at the Harbor Campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the School of Freshwater Sciences is the largest water-focused academic research institution on the Great Lakes and the only school of its kind in North America. Students will have the opportunity to board the R/V Neeskay to gather samples on Lake Michigan, spend the day in one of the laboratories, and work side by side with top freshwater scientists and researchers. While in the area students will get a chance to explore what makes Milwaukee a hub for water technology and innovation. This prize is provided courtesy of the Oceanic Engineering Society and IEEE. (Trip Date: July 2016, exact dates TBD)

Award Option #3Team members and the coach that select this prize will each receive an Amazon Fire HD 8. The team will enjoy marine science books, articles and games on the go! This prize is provided courtesy of the Oceanic Engineering Society and IEEE.

4th – 8th PlaceEach team will receive a gift certificate to Amazon.com for marine science textbooks. The 4th place team will receive $875; 5th place will receive $750; 6th place will receive $625; and 7th and 8th place will each receive $500. These prizes are provided through the generous support of the Oceanic Engineering Society and IEEE.

Additional team prizes have been donated by Ellen Prager (Mighty Media Press), Leave Only Bubbles, the Golden Plumber and The American Meteorological Society.1st-8th Place Coaches will receive Marine Technological Society Memberships.

This year the top three national teams will have the opportunity to select from the following three award prizes, with the national champions having the honor of making the first selection.

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Game SummaryThe NOSB Finals Competition is comprised of three components: a Round Robin competition, a Scientific Expert Briefing, and a Double Elimination competition.

Round Robin:The round robin competition involves all teams. Blind draw will determine a schedule of four matches for each team; there are no divisions in this portion of the competition. Teams will earn 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 for a loss.

Scientific Expert Briefing (SEB):The SEB involves all teams and requires both a written report due prior to the competition and an oral presentation during the competition. In a closed session, each team will present its abstracts to, and answer questions from, one of two panels of judges. The SEB will be conducted concurrently with the round robin portion of the competition.

Double Elimination:The double elimination competition involves the top sixteen teams. Competing teams are identified and seeded based on the scoring procedure described below. No team is eliminated from the double elimination competition until they have lost two games. This means that the team in the final game that has not been defeated must lose twice in order to be eliminated. Ties in the double elimination competition will be resolved with a group of 5 toss-up questions (no bonuses) to determine a winner. This procedure will be repeated until a winner is achieved.

Scoring for Advancement to Double Elimination:The sixteen teams with the highest combined round robin (75%) and SEB (25%) scores compete in the double elimination tournament. If two or more teams have a combined score that is equal, tie breakers will be used in the following order (based on round robin games): head to head results (if applicable); fewest number of losses; point differential; total number of points scored by a team; and finally, a coin toss.

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112 113 114 116 216 217 218 219 220 221Policy Briefing

ByeTimes 329 330

Round 19:00

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West Windsor

Liberty Common

&Santa Monica

Fort Pierce&

Mont. Blair

E. O. Smith&

Walter Williams

Irmo&

Centerville

Village&

Marshfield

Lexington&

Boise

Brandeis&

AES

Dexter&

Dana Hills

Oxford&

Bishop Sullivan

9:00 MidwoodMat-Su

GarfieldAlbany

Round 29:45

Midwood&

Mat-Su

Garfield&

Albany

E. O. Smith&

Oxford

Santa Monica&

West Windsor

Walter Williams

&Bishop Sullivan

Mont. Blair&

York

Irmo&

Marshfield

Centerville&

Village

Lexington&

AES

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&Fort Pierce

9:45 BoiseBrandeis

DexterDana Hills

Round 310:30

Boise&

Dana Hills

Brandeis&

Dexter

Midwood&

Garfield

Mat-Su&

Albany

E. O. Smith&

Liberty Common

Fort Pierce&

Irmo

York&

Oxford

Mont. Blair&

West Windsor

Village&

Bishop Sullivan

Walter Williams

&Santa Monica

10:30 MarshfieldLexington

CentervilleAES

Lunch11:15

11:15 E. O. SmithOxford

Fort PierceBishop Sullivan

All but E. O. Smith, Fort Pierce Oxford & Bishop

Sullivan

11:45 All Teams

Round 412:45

Fort Pierce&

Garfield

West Windsor&

Irmo

Mat-Su&

Bishop Sullivan

Boise&

Midwood

Marshfield&

AES

Lexington&

Oxford

Santa Monica&

Village

E. O. Smith&

Dana Hills

Centerville&

Brandeis

Dexter&

Albany12:45

Walter WilliamsLiberty

Common

Mont. BlairYork

Round 51:30

Marshfield&

Brandeis

Centerville&

AES

Walter Williams

&York

Lexington&

Dana Hills

Mat-Su&

Garfield

Midwood&

Albany

Liberty Common

&Mont. Blair

Boise&

Dexter1:30

Santa MonicaWest

Windsor

IrmoVillage

E. O. Smith, Fort Pierce, Oxford & Bishop Sullivan

Room Assignments

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112 113 114 116 216 217 218 219 220 221Policy Briefing

ByeTimes 329 330

Round 19:00

York&

West Windsor

Liberty Common

&Santa Monica

Fort Pierce&

Mont. Blair

E. O. Smith&

Walter Williams

Irmo&

Centerville

Village&

Marshfield

Lexington&

Boise

Brandeis&

AES

Dexter&

Dana Hills

Oxford&

Bishop Sullivan

9:00 MidwoodMat-Su

GarfieldAlbany

Round 29:45

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Mat-Su

Garfield&

Albany

E. O. Smith&

Oxford

Santa Monica&

West Windsor

Walter Williams

&Bishop Sullivan

Mont. Blair&

York

Irmo&

Marshfield

Centerville&

Village

Lexington&

AES

Liberty Common

&Fort Pierce

9:45 BoiseBrandeis

DexterDana Hills

Round 310:30

Boise&

Dana Hills

Brandeis&

Dexter

Midwood&

Garfield

Mat-Su&

Albany

E. O. Smith&

Liberty Common

Fort Pierce&

Irmo

York&

Oxford

Mont. Blair&

West Windsor

Village&

Bishop Sullivan

Walter Williams

&Santa Monica

10:30 MarshfieldLexington

CentervilleAES

Lunch11:15

11:15 E. O. SmithOxford

Fort PierceBishop Sullivan

All but E. O. Smith, Fort Pierce Oxford & Bishop

Sullivan

11:45 All Teams

Round 412:45

Fort Pierce&

Garfield

West Windsor&

Irmo

Mat-Su&

Bishop Sullivan

Boise&

Midwood

Marshfield&

AES

Lexington&

Oxford

Santa Monica&

Village

E. O. Smith&

Dana Hills

Centerville&

Brandeis

Dexter&

Albany12:45

Walter WilliamsLiberty

Common

Mont. BlairYork

Round 51:30

Marshfield&

Brandeis

Centerville&

AES

Walter Williams

&York

Lexington&

Dana Hills

Mat-Su&

Garfield

Midwood&

Albany

Liberty Common

&Mont. Blair

Boise&

Dexter1:30

Santa MonicaWest

Windsor

IrmoVillage

E. O. Smith, Fort Pierce, Oxford & Bishop Sullivan

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Round RobinsTEAM ROUND

1ROUND

2ROUND

3ROUND

4ROUND

5 TOTAL

E. O. Smith

Walter Williams

Liberty Common

Santa Monica

Fort Pierce

Montgomery Blair

York

West Windsor

Irmo

Centerville

Village School

Marshfield

Lexington

Boise

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Get In The Game!

TEAM ROUND 1

ROUND 2

ROUND 3

ROUND 4

ROUND 5 TOTAL

Brandeis

AES

Dexter

Dana Hills

Midwood

Mat-Su

Garfield

Albany

Oxford

Bishop Sullivan

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Round 1 Saturday, 3:00 PM




T-1

Game 1Rm 112

Game 2Rm 113

Game 3Rm 114

Game 4Rm 116

Game 11Rm 217

Game 10Rm 218

Game 9Rm 219

Game 21Rm 217 W to G27 • L to G25

W to G25

Game 227th/8th Place

Rm 216

Game 12Rm 216

Game 17Rm 112

Game 18Rm 116

T-16

T-8

T-9

T-5

T-12

T-4

T-13

L G1

L G2

L G3

L G4

L G14

L G13

Double Elimination Brackets

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T-6

Game 5Rm 216

Game 6Rm 217

Game 7Rm 218

Game 8Rm 219

Game 15Rm 113

Game 14Rm 114

Game 13Rm 116

Game 23Rm 116 W to G27 • L to G26

W to G26


Rm 112

Game 16Rm 112

Game 19Rm 216

Game 20Rm 217

T-11

T-3

T-14

T-7

T-10

T-2

T-15

L G5

L G6

L G7

L G8

L G10

L G9


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Round 5 Sunday, 8:30 AM





Game 301st/2nd Place

Joslyn Hall

Game 293rd PlaceJoslyn Hall

(If Necessary)Game 31Joslyn Hall

Game 27Joslyn Hall

Game 284th Place

Rm 112


Joslyn Hall


Rm 112

W G21

W G23

L G27

W G27 if they lost G30

L G21

W G22

L G23

W G24

2016 NOSB Top Science Expert Briefing Teams

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2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Blue Crab BowlOld Dominion University (ODU) &

Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)Regional Coordinators: Dr. Victoria Hill,

Dr. Carol Hopper Brill

Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School

Virginia Beach, VA

Bill Dunn, a retired ship captain, and assistant coach Dr. Carol Stapanowich, a real scientist affectionately known as Dr. S., are bringing their ninth team to the NOSB finals. Led by our only Senior, Patrick West (captain), they are joined by juniors Ignatius Liberto and Jake Leporte and sophomores Gerry Fernandez and Dominic Gentlesk. Patrick enjoys piano and cross country, and has been accepted into UVA. Jake Leporte, our local thespian, is featured in the spring musical, Aladdin Jr., performing the comical Genie. Junior Ignatius Liberto, hopes to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, is a varsity football and lacrosse player, and is known for his ability to answer obscure questions, sometimes even correctly! Sophomore Dominic Gentlesk battles it out on the wrestling mat, while Gerry proudly owns more than eighty Amiibo (sic). All enjoy NOSB because it combines their love of the ocean with rigorous academic competition.

Bay Scallop BowlStony Brook University

Regional Coordinator: Dr. John Mak

Midwood High SchoolBrooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

2016 marks Alan Stack’s eighth year coaching Midwood High School’s Ocean Science Team. Over the past three Bay Scallop Bowls, the team finished with increasing placements of fifth, third, and first. Team captain Andrew Li has been a competing member of the team since his junior year and his experiences led the team to successfully win first place this year. He was recruited alongside his current teammates Samuel Makarovskiy, Joseph Parziale, Bart Rosenzweig, and Austin Siu in their sophomore year. Their interest in Ocean Science was not sparked when they joined the team, but was cultivated over years of studying and interactions with “ocean alumni.” All five members of the team intend to major in scientific fields ranging from engineering to oceanography to medicine. The players’ diversity and synergy has been integral to their competitive success. More importantly, these qualities have served to build the beginnings of lifelong friendships.

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Blue Heron BowlUniversity of North Carolina – Institute for

Marine SciencesRegional Coordinator: Dr. Janelle Fleming

Walter M. Williams High SchoolBurlington, NC

Erica Bower and Alicia Curtis are first time coaches of the Walter M. Williams High School Ocean Bowl team. The team was started in 1998 by former teacher Leslie Haines. The coaches hope to continue the legacy of Ms. Haines. The team members Jos Boswell, Misbah Chhotani, Carimar Melendez, Hanna Tawasha, and Riley Nelson are all first year competitors. The team captain, Jos, wants to study astrophysics in the future and relates to the giant octopus. Misbah plans to attend UNC, pursue a career in pediatrics, and relates to the loggerhead turtle. Carimar enjoys studying about the biology of the oceans and relates to the immortal jellyfish. Hanna enjoys science competitions, mathematics, and relates to the lionfish. Riley wants to attend NC State, major in environmental engineering, and relates to the West Indian manatee.

Blue Lobster BowlMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Regional Coordinators: Ms. Lori Tsuruda, Ms. Carolina Bastidas, Mr. Rob Vincent

Lexington High SchoolLexington, MA

Advertised as the home of “chips, cookies, and soda” (none of which would exist without the oceans), Lexington High School’s NOSB team is excited to represent the Blue Lobster Bowl at Morehead City this year. Our new coach, Janice Compton, is a chemistry teacher with a love for all things “ocean”. Afareen Jaleel, Roshan Padaki, Rachel Zhang, Vishnu Pydah, and Paul Ernst have participated in NOSB for the past few years, and are excited to meet and go head-to-head with other ocean enthusiasts at Nationals. Paul is a pun-loving anemone of bland conversation. Rachel, an amazing ice skater, is our representative from the cryosphere. Vishnu enjoys working out, whether in the gym, in the lab, or on on the buzzer. Roshan, the resident addition expert, loves drawing connections between mathematics and oceanography. Afareen, perhaps the sanest member of the team, is the sole defender of biology as a real science. The entire team is excited to be part of the NOSB Nationals this year!

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Chesapeake Bay BowlGeorge Mason University

Regional Coordinators: Ms. Athena Aklayvas, Mr. Richard Friesner

Montgomery Blair High SchoolSilver Spring, MD

The Montgomery Blair High School Ocean Science Bowl team is ecstatic to be at the 2016 Nationals. Their team is composed of juniors Lara Shonkwiler, Alex Miao, Emma Jin, and Jamie Vinson, and senior Arnold Mong. Lara is interested in marine biology, Alex is fascinated by maritime anthropology, Emma is captivated by the complexity of ocean systems, Arnold is a fish, and Jamie is particularly enthralled by marine policy. In the limited time that they are not studying ocean science, Lara enjoys drinking tea, Alex plays trumpet, Emma writes books, Jamie ponders the not so deep questions of the universe (Why do ferrets exist?), and Arnold swims in a pond. They are led by their dedicated coach Mr. Tran Pham, who continues to inspire them with his interest in and dedication to the ocean sciences.

Dolphin ChallengeTexas Sea Grant / Texas A&M University

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Terrie Looney

The Village SchoolHouston, TX

The Village School is an international school that focuses on problem solving in math and science. Our school is made up of a diverse group, with students from around the world. On our regional team alone, we have students from Singapore, France, China, India, and a coach from the Philippines. The Science Bowl club was founded four years ago and out of the four years we have competed, we have been regional champions two times. This year’s team members are Bin Da Yuan (captain), Alexandre Ait-Ettajer, Jerry Han, and Reshmi Patel. Our coach is our school’s IB Physics teacher and science department head, Mila Taylor. Although we are a new team, competing for the first time, we found a way to work well together and succeed.

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Garibaldi BowlUniversity of San Diego

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Jennifer Prairie, Dr. Drew Talley

Dana Hills High SchoolDana Point, CA

Hello NOSB/ We were wondering if after all these years Dana could compete/ To go over Odonticeti/ Jack says to press the buzzer/ But Doyle buzzes too soon/ Hello North Carolina/ We’re from California surfing through the Neritic Zone/ When we were freezing and OMG like so cold/ We had forgotten how it felt when it wasn’t 75 degrees/ We lost the leash for Sarah/ And Emily’s been chasing her for a million nautical miles/ To watch Ally swim with the sharks/ But when she screams/ Hudson leaves her all alone/ Hello from the other coast/ At least we can say that we’ve tried/ To get massy from all of our push-ups/ But it don’t matter/ Hudson will keep throwing stuff at us/ e’erday…

P.S. “Look at ‘dem legs...They’re amazing!”

Great Lakes BowlUniversity of Michigan, School of Natural

Resources and EnvironmentRegional Coordinators: Ms. Elyse Larsen, Ms. Alison

Gould, Mr. Kevin Keeler

Dexter High SchoolDexter, MI

Team members, Ryan McGinnis, William Wendorf, Philip Rabideau, Ryan Aridi, & Nicholas Preuth have all worked tirelessly for years expanding their knowledge of the Ocean Sciences. Living on America’s Third Coast, The Great Lakes, DHS’ team offers a new perspective on aquatic environments and species. Ryan McGinnis, William Wendorf, and Ryan Aridi have all been accepted to the University of Michigan as a possible placement to further their studies once they graduate from Dexter. Juniors, Philip Rabideau and Nicholas Preuth, both have aspirations to continue their studies beyond high school once they graduate. Beau Kimmey began coaching the Oceans Bowl team with Mrs. Cheryl Wells at Dexter High School, DHS, within the first few years of obtaining a position at DHS. The passion students had for the marine sciences was infectious and eight years later he is still coaching the DHS Oceans Bowl Team.

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Hurricane BowlUniversity of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Coast

Research Lab, Marine Education CenterRegional Coordinators: Mr. Aaron Lamey, Mr. Sam Clardy

Oxford High SchoolOxford, MS

Captain Nitin Ankisetty and team members Shahbaz Gul, Jeffrey Wang, Anish Ravishankar and Isuru Hewamanna are all avid participants of the National Science Bowl. While looking for additional academic competitions, they found the National Ocean Sciences Bowl and thought it would be fun. While this will be our second year competing in the NOSB regional event, this will be our first year at Nationals. In addition to preparing for NOSB, Nitin enjoys playing chess, Shahbaz is a black belt in Taekwondo, Isuru is a member of the cross country team, Jeffrey enjoys participating on the swim team and Anish likes to read about astronomy. Many of the team members are also interested in pursuing careers in medicine, chemistry, or engineering. The team hopes to have a valuable experience at NOSB this year. They are looking forward to another exciting challenge and hope to meet new people in the process.

Lake Sturgeon BowlUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee School of

Freshwater SciencesRegional Coordinator: Ms. Elizabeth Sutton

Marshfield High SchoolMarshfield, WI

The victors of the Lake Sturgeon Bowl are from Marshfield High School. Headed by their salty sea coach, Paul Herder, a man who has coached longer than some members have been alive, they hope they don’t run aground at nationals. They have three veterans returning this year in Michael and David Gui and Andrew Gilkerson. They are joined by two greenhorns Aaron Peters and Suhaas Bhat and a crew looking to start a mutiny back in Wisconsin. This team hopes to sink the competition and keep a first place finish dead ahead. They steam onward with the knowledge that with Jim, Liz and Dean, three very supportive mates in the galley, they can avoid scurvy and not be forced to walk the gangplank. Indeed, they hope to go to the national competition with red skies at night, much to our delight.

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Loggerhead ChallengeTexas Sea Grant /

University of Texas Marine Science InstituteRegional Coordinator: Ms. Terrie Looney

Louis D. Brandeis High SchoolSan Antonio, TX

This is the first year that Leilani Heist has coached a NOSB team from Brandeis High School in San Antonio, TX. Her team members Pranjal Singh, Nathan Corbin, Daniel Cao, and Rodolfo Munquiz have participated in National Science Bowl for the past few years and are competing in NOSB for the first time. Pranjal wanted to participate in NOSB because he was bored on one day and looked for something to do. He then recruited the other team members. Pranjal and Nathan became interested in ocean science because of many consecutive viewings of Spongebob Squarepants. Pranjal would like to attain a PhD in Cryptozoology. Nathan would like to major in applied memetics. Rodolfo hopes to major in some sort of chemical degree, studying the different types chemical reactions and compounds. Daniel got into marine science in elementary school, while watching BBC documentaries about the natural world. His favorite marine organism is Vampyroteuthis infernalis, the vampire squid from hell.

Los Angeles Surf BowlJet Propulsion Laboratory

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Kimberly Lievense

Santa Monica High SchoolSanta Monica, CA

Ingo Gaida has coached the Santa Monica High School Oceans Bowl team since 2002, and he is still waiting to see his first Mitsukurina owstoni in the wild. The team members are no strangers to the life aquatic, growing up just steps from the Pacific Ocean. Team captain Rowan Cheung will be attending MIT or Stanford in the fall, and loves sea cucumbers because they are just awesome. Biology guru Amy Amatya loves invertebrates, particularly the bobbit worm, as it has a tendency to slice its prey in half. Physical oceanography expert and Eagle Scout Sam Youngs is impressed by the cavitation bubbles generated by the mantis shrimp, which have the same temperature as the photosphere of the sun. Marine geologist Rhys Gaida, besides making his dad proud, is fascinated by the compact deadliness of the blue-ringed octopus. Physics hakase Ryu Akiba may have the swimming prowess of a dolphin, but he is actually more enamored of a beast out of Japanese technological lore, the Mighty Whale.

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Manatee BowlHarbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at

Florida Atlantic UniversityRegional Coordinator: Dr. Dennis Hanisak

Fort Pierce Central High SchoolFort Pierce, FL

Coach Shotola has been coaching the Ocean Bowl team at FPC for three years with a long history of teaching biology and marine science. Cody is an amateur rock musician who will pursue an engineering degree at university and dreams of working at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution as a marine engineer. Riley runs mid-distance events on the track team at FPC and looks to study environmental engineering next year with the hopes of advancing the field of renewable energy. Bryce plans to study molecular biophysics during his undergraduate while continuing his cancer research and attend medical school to become an oncologist. V i c t o r l o ve s s u r f i ng and photography and believes ocean bowl has been a great way to connect classroom knowledge with everyday life. Andrew loves ice hockey, American history, and hopes to go into patent law after receiving an engineering undergrad degree.

Nor’Easter BowlUniversity of New England

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Leah Bymers

York High SchoolYork, ME

This is the second year in which York High School has competed in Ocean Sciences Bowl. All members of the YHS team are currently enrolled in one of coach Mike Masi’s marine science courses and all are first year competitors in NOSB. The YHS team consists of seniors Brittany Catling and Malcolm Hughes and juniors Madi Lavigne and Michel Krueger. Brittany plans to study marine biology at the University of New England next year while Malcolm is headed to the University of Vermont to study microbiology. The York High team is fortunate in that their school is about a quarter mile from the ocean in beautiful York, Maine. Field trips and independent field studies are a big part of the marine science curriculum at York High.

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Orca BowlWashington Sea Grant, University of Washington

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Maile Sullivan

Garfield High SchoolSeattle, WA

GAAARRR-field’s A Team is led by Seniors Captain Declan the Dangerous, and First Mate Conor the Cruel. Declan plans to study marine biology in college and Conor is interested in computer science. Juniors Dane the Dastardly and Alex the Atrocious will be taking the wheel next year. Alex competes in ROV competitions and Dane is interested in computer game design. Senior Henry the Heartless is the fifth member of the team, and he breeds fish in his spare time. Jonathon Stever has coached the Garfield team for around 15 years, and has taught marines science at Garfield for even longer. All of the team members took Garfield’s Oceanography class and decided to continue their marine education through the NOSB. The team mascot is Wendell, the crocheted nautilus that resides in the captain’s hat during the competition. Garfield traditionally dresses up as pirates to add swashbuckling fun to the competition.

Penguin BowlYoungstown State University

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Ray Beiersdorfer, Ms. Margie Marks

Centerville High SchoolDayton, OH

The Centerville team originally joined its regional ocean science bowl to further engage students on its Science Olympiad team who were already interested in Oceanography. Coach Penny Manfredi (with the help of coaches Beth Cahill and Jim Simpson) first brought the team to the Pittsburgh Regional Penguin Bowl in 2007, where they found that their love and knowledge of marine science ran deeper than they thought. They continued to go to their regional bowl each year, having won three times prior to this year. This year’s members, Ben Silcox, Karan Verma, Andrew Mattingly, and Elizabeth Crump are all new to Ocean Sciences Bowl this year. Each student has chosen to elect the strategy of focusing on their own specific areas of study to form a functional, multi-faceted team. The competitors enjoy studying these ocean sciences, regardless of the fact that Centerville, Ohio is fairly distant from any major body of water. They take solace in their imaginations, fueled by various illustrated textbooks and informational pamphlets.

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Quahog BowlConnecticut Sea Grant, University of Connecticut

Regional Coordinator: Dr. Diana Payne

E.O. Smith High SchoolStorrs, CT

Cheryl Granger and Julia Sherman have coached the Ocean Science Bowl team from Edwin O. Smith High School in Storrs, Connecticut for the past year. Combined, they have taught biology courses for over 40 years. Their team members Robert Kao, Mira Gordin, Aidden Arel, Ilinca Johnson, and Alice Hu are thrilled to attend their first National Finals Competition. The entire team enjoys science in general and buzzer-based competitions. In preparation for the competition, the team has looked at starfish dissections and watched marine science documentaries. Alice’s favorite animal is the narwhal. Ilinca is particularly interested in marine sciences and plans on studying it in college, while other team members will pursue their passions in physics, math, and engineering next year in college.

Salmon BowlOregon State University

Regional Coordinators: Ms. Rachael Klopfenstein, Ms. Deanna Caracciolo

Boise HighBoise, ID

The 2016 Salmon Bowl team hails from Boise, Idaho, where trout, herons, and potatoes are plentiful but the ocean is absent, at least for now. The team shore loves reel carpy puns and is excited for the opportuna-ty to sea how gneiss North Carolina a-piers in the spring tide (pacifically the pretty flounders), but they hope to escarp the punderstorms. The team is comprised of Nate Marshall, Ade Arjona, Annie Xia and Benjamin Huang/Karthik Mouli (collectively known as Benthik). Nate plans to study oceanography (serious salty science) and enjoys cross country running. Ade plans to study bioengineering (making mutant octoplatypi) and loves blueberries. Annie plans on becoming a turtle and opening a bakery in London (ask her if she’s a grape). Benthik plans to study biochemisery and enjoys eating/watching ducks, respectively. Coach Tony Baca has coached quiz bowl teams for 10 years, plays trumpet, and teaches amateur radio.

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Sea Lion BowlStanford University

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Jenny Saltzman

Albany High SchoolAlbany, CA

When the earth first cooled, and biotic ooze had just begun bubbling on her surface, a single focused point of clarity coalesced within the writhing chemical soup. As it grew, this clarity formed instinct, awareness, intelligence, and finally, consciousness. This origin mind was always present, guiding the development of all life. Now, sensing the impending risk of modern industry, she has assembled her formidable resistance. This quintumvirate consists of the noble Mad Madeline Zhang, Janice J-Nice Shiu, Andrew Liu AKA Liu Kang AKA The Final AKA “Laces”, Maria the Sapphire Fedyk, and the mysterious Andrey Krutchenko of the many faces. They are advised by a pair of living artifacts bent from the will of the earth: a twisted oaken staff named Ms. Wiser and an onyx statuette of an owl they simply call Andy. It is their destiny to lead the planet into a new age of enlightenment and peace.

Shore BowlRutgers University Institute

of Marine and Coastal ScienceRegional Coordinator: Ms. Carrie Ferraro

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

Princeton Junction, NJ

Dr. Sunila Sharma teaches chemistry at WWPHS South and has coached the Ocean Bowl team for the past five years. The team is composed of three seniors, Eric Mischell, Jamie You, and Dhruva Byrapatna, and two juniors, Ajay Koritala and Kai Zheng. The team enjoys competing and appreciates the opportunity to learn more about our oceans. Jamie enjoys studying biology, and in her free time enjoys painting, drawing, and playing the violin. Eric is interested in all ocean sciences, and enjoys playing basketball and listening to Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. Dhruva focuses on geology. In addition to listening to rap music, he enjoys riding his bike and watching Nascar. Juniors Kai and Ajay are interested in most ocean sciences. When not competing, Kai plays varsity tennis for South. Ajay reads mythology and volunteers at the Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital. The team is excited compete in the Ocean Bowl. Go Pirates!

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Southern Stingray BowlSavannah State University

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Dionne Hoskins, Ms. Victoria Young

Irmo High SchoolColumbia, SC

Irmo High School NOSB team has been going strong for a number of years. We last won our regional competition back in 2008 and have been working to get back to the national competition ever since. Ian Bain, a junior and captain of the team, has been a NOSB participant for the last three years and has worked hard recruiting other members. Last year, we lost most of our team due to graduation. Katherine Boyle, our only senior, brings depth to the team with her knowledge of physics and chemistry. Andy Reed, junior, is new to ocean science, but is a fast learner and quick witted. Andrew Lofurno is our newest member of the team and is committing to memory all the ocean science knowledge Coach Andrea Weigel can throw at him. Andrea Weigel has been a Chemistry teacher at IHS for the last ten years and has coached the NOSB team for the last three. She is very interested in ocean chemistry and climate change. We love competing in Savannah GA! It’s a wonderful city and we always find something different to do on our trips down.

Spoonbill BowlUniversity of South Florida, College of Marine Science

Regional Coordinators: Dr. Teresa Greely, Dr. Angela Lodge

Academy of Environmental ScienceCrystal River, FL

Ward Cooper has coached the Academy of Environmental Science Ocean Science Team for four years. The environment surrounding the school, located on the Salt River, a tidal race associated with the Crystal River in Florida, literally brings the marine sciences to our front door. Team Captain and junior Kelly Laplante has been with the team since her freshman year and enjoys the challenge of academic competition. Her career goals are in environmental engineering and she loves jellyfish. Senior Will Merritt has the same future interest, but is also exploring Marine Biology and History. His favorite animal is the cuttlefish, which is also a favorite of juniors Katy Kallenbach and Kyle Roberts. Katy is leaning towards a career in the animal sciences, and Kyle’s interests include both the geological and biological aspects of ocean science. Freshman Juin Cho, is looking towards a career surrounding the technical challenges of the ocean sciences.

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Trout BowlUniversity of Colorado, Boulder

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Amanda Morton

Liberty Common High SchoolFort Collins, CO

Liberty Common High School is excited to come back to Nationals this year, after a thrilling final round at the Trout Bowl against their younger classmates on Liberty’s second team. Junior Matthew Colvin loves the ocean and visited the beach nearly every day when he lived in New York. He plans to study business and computer science in college and spread awareness of the ocean sciences. Josh Pletcher, another junior, hopes to study zoology and conservation in college and wants to visit the British Falkland Islands one day. Junior Matt Iverson enjoys math and physics and soaks up all he can about waves, tides, and the chemistry of the ocean. Brady Lane, junior, will major in computer science and one day may use his skills to build better software for the Navy and NOAA. Sophomore Coleton Neighbors will major in computer science or marine biology and he’s a huge fan of the killer whale. The team is coached by substitute teacher and seahorse aficionado, Kathryn Elder.

Tsunami BowlUniversity of Alaska, Seward Marine Center

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Phyllis Shoemaker

Mat-Su Career & Technical High School

Wasilla, AK

Tim Lundt has coached Ocean Bowl, Science Bowl, and Science Olympiad at Mat-Su Career and Technical High School since the Cretaceous Period. He began his career in a hole in a cliff under a leopard pelt. Our prestigious team consists of Lucas Arthur, Jacob Cucinello, Cade Johnstone, Sarah Montalbano, and Leah Wyzykowski. Forty percent of our team are members of the #Je$uit$ and the rest enjoy worshipping the almighty ghost of Ted Stevens in abandoned missile silos. IMPORTANT: We need diphtheria antiserum for our sick polar bear, since it’s difficult to get it shipped out to our homestead in the remote land of Wasilly. If any of you have some, we would truly appreciate it. Our daily transportation consists of riding tauntauns to traverse the Hoth-like snowscape of our homeland. Our chief hobbies consist of tax evasion, general fraudulence, and walking into the nearest town to find a mate.

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The NOSB would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to all of our National Finals Competition question reviewers for their time, effort, and dedication to high quality NOSB questions.Tamaki Bieri – formerly Ocean LeadershipKassandra Cerveny – Ocean LeadershipHelen Cheng – Knauss FellowAurora Elmore – formerly RutgersLeah Gaines – University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research LabHernan Garcia – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Magdalena Gill – AECOM Steve Gittings – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Katherine Fillingham – Ocean LeadershipJim Lubner – University of Wisconsin Sea GrantAlexis Martin – Knauss FellowChristopher Robin Mattheus – Youngstown UniversityEileen Maturi – National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationJay Muza – Broward College Rick Peterson – Costal CarolinaRick Rigazio – U.S. Coast GuardNicholas Rome – Ocean LeadershipGeorge Sharman - National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNed Smith – Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstitutionWayne Sternberger – Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics LaboratoryStephanie Taylor – formerly University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research LabGene Williamson

We also need to extend a ‘THANK YOU’ to the many volunteer reviewers at the regional level who assist us each and every year!

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Carteret Community College

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3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City NC 28557www.carteret.edu

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The Consortium for Ocean Leadership is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization that represents the leading public and private ocean research education institutions, aquaria and industry with the mission to advance research, education and sound ocean policy. The organization also manages ocean research and education programs in areas of scientific ocean drilling, ocean observing, ocean exploration, and ocean partnerships.

Ocean Leadership’s MissionOcean Leadership shapes the future of ocean science and technology through discovery, understanding and action. We provide expertise in managing, coordinating, and facilitating scientific programs and partnerships; influencing sound ocean policy; and educating the next generation of ocean leaders.

Ocean Leadership’s VisionOur vision is a global society that views its own well-being as intimately connected to the ocean.

www.oceanleadership.org

NOSB’s MissionInspiring Tomorrow’s Ocean Leaders. The mission of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl® (NOSB) is to prepare the next generation of students for careers in ocean science by providing an educational forum for students to excel in math and science, as well as receive national recognition for their diligence and talents. NOSB has proven that it can generate student interest and excitement about science and the ocean, giving young people a chance to examine the marine sciences as an in-depth area of study and as a possible career.

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