2023 Essay Competition: We Lost the Angels - Dolphins near Shore
JOIN AND TAKE ACTION
Participate in the 2023 Essay Competition to raise awareness and take action to protect marine mammals. Choose from three thought-provoking questions and share your ideas to stop the annual festivals that harm dolphins and whales.
Awards and Important Dates
- First Place, Second Place, Honorable Mentions: Certificate of Achievement
- Contest Closing: July 1, 2023, at 12:00 AM
- Winners will be notified on July 1, 2023
Competition Rules and Eligibility
- This is an international contest open to participants worldwide.
- Original essays of up to 3,000 words are accepted.
- Essays will be judged based on creativity and the quality of ideas.
- Accepted essays may be published in magazines and shared with international NGOs, peace organizations, and government authorities.
Choose Your Question
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Question 1: "Personal Investigation"
- Explore what happens to marine mammals during these yearly festivals.
- Identify the islands engaged in festivals of killing marine mammals.
- Examine the history of these mammal killings on these islands.
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Question 2: "Regulations Improvement"
- Highlight why killing marine mammals should be illegal.
- Suggest policy recommendations for institutions, governments, and nations to prevent these killings.
- Discuss what organizations can do to help marine mammals.
- Propose additional safeguards and standards to improve the ocean environment for marine mammals.
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Question 3: "Action Plan"
- Share your ideas on what actions you want to take to protect marine creatures.
How to Apply
To apply, select your essay and submit the entry form on the competition's website.
Use Rights
By submitting your essay, you agree that the American Painters and Peace Educators Association (APPEA) may use your essay for display, marketing, and promotional purposes. Accepted essays may be published in magazines and shared with international organizations and authorities to improve policymaking and resolve conflicts. You retain all copyrights to your submitted essay.
Make your voice heard in the 2023 Essay Competition and contribute to the protection of marine mammals!
