Why Does the Ocean Matter to You?

You know the ocean matters—now spread the word in style! We're giving away a WHOI membership and an ultimate swag bag of goodies from the WHOI Store! Deadline to enter is Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET

One Grand Prize Winner will receive:

• One-year WHOI Associates membership (includes a subscription to Oceanus magazine, invitations to members-only events, and a 15% discount at the WHOI Store) 
• Ocean Matters T-shirt 
• Where the Weird Things Are book
• WHOI water bottle
• Penguin socks
• WHOI classic seal baseball hat
• WHOI magnet

Second Prize Winner

• 1 year Ocean Navigator Membership
• Ocean Matters T-shirt
• Penguin socks
• WHOI classic seal baseball hat
• WHOI magnet

Third Prize Winner

• 1 year Ocean Explorer Membership
• Ocean Matters T-shirt
• WHOI magnet

5 Runners Up

• WHOI classic seal baseball hat
• WHOI magnet

Enter in 3 easy steps!

1. Enter your name, address, email address and phone number on the form
2. Check the box indicating you agree to the Official Rules.
3. Click “enter” to submit your entry.

Deadline: Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET

Please note: You must be over 18 years of age and reside in the continental United States to enter. Winners will be notified the week after the contest ends.