Monthly Competition: Dive and Discover

by Anya Dimelow February 01, 2025

Monthly Competition: Dive and Discover

We were truly amazed by the imagination displayed in our Dive and Discover competition from the Diverse Divers issue! From exciting underwater adventures to unique sea creature creations, your entries showcased the wonders of the deep in such fun and vibrant ways. A huge thank you to everyone who participated.

Congrats to our four winners! 

Hannah, age 11, and Gemma, age 9, Hythe Pleater 

 

Caleb, age 11, Nottingham

Stenacanthus, a prehistoric but still existing relative of a goblin shark

Amy, age 8, Swansea

Tamcou

Luca, age 8, Staten Island, New York

The American Leviathan 

Runners-Up

Amelia, age 9, Livingston 

Finley, age 9, Crickhowell

Iris, age 6, Bayside, New York

Robyn, age 9, Mint Dale

Veera, age 7, Reading


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