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Rules & Regulations:
Echoes of the Deep welcomes all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
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Winners will receive a certificate, Dolphin Defenders merchandise, and a copy of the anthology containing their internationally published work!
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1. The theme is "ocean" (Could be figurative or literal)
- For ideas/inspiration, see our Instagram post
2. You may submit up to three individual works.
- You may submit both poetry and short stories with a max of 3 works.
- Please submit in PDF form.
- The limit for one poem is one page per poem.
- The limit for one short story is 5 pages.
- Submit all works in 12pt font, 1.5 spacing, and standard margins. ​
The Submission Date is 4/29 at 11:59 pm EST.
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Addendum for Non-English Languages: Feel free to submit poetry, including words in any language. If so, please include translations for words not in English.
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Winners will be announced on 5/12 and contacted about shipping for a free copy of their work.
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For other questions, contact projectdolphindefenders@gmail.com​
About Dolphin Defenders
Youth-Led Initiative for Marine Conservation
Dolphin Defenders is an initiative that focuses on amplifying young voices in marine conservation and connecting with other marine conservation networks. With the Dolphin Defenders Ambassador Program and Students Against Noise Pollution Program, we aim to make the waters safer for our aquatic counterparts.
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Echoes of the Deep, a creative writing contest, aims to raise awareness for marine conservation through the power of poetry and short stories. Join us in spreading the message of marine preservation and exploring the wonders of the underwater world.
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Echoes of the Deep has received endorsement from the United Nations' Decade (2021-2030) of Ocean Science and Sustainable Development. UNDOSSD's mission is catalyze transformative ocean science solutions for sustainable development, connecting people and our ocean.