The Sea Lion Bowl (SLB) is one of the 25 regional competitions that make up the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB). The SLB is an academic competition that addresses a national gap in environmental and earth sciences in public education by introducing high school students to and engaging them in ocean science, preparing them for ocean science-related and other STEM careers, and helping them become knowledgeable citizens and environmental stewards. Winners of the SLB will continue to compete in NOSB finals.