1. Project topics are to be proposed by participating teams and must utilize the NODASS platform (National Ocean Database and Sharing System). Proposals should cover at least one of the following areas: marine biology, marine science, marine geology, marine geography, physical oceanography, chemical oceanography, ocean–atmosphere integration, marine ecology, marine conservation, coastal monitoring, or marine engineering. Integration with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is encouraged.

2. Eligibility: Currently enrolled students from colleges and universities nationwide (including master’s and doctoral students). Cross-department and cross-university teams are allowed.