2025 Expedition Patch Design Contest Artwork
Congratulations to the 2025 Nautilus Expedition Patch Design Contest Winner, Caitlyn, and many Honorable Mention designers! Click through to see some of the designs inspired by deep sea exploration as imagined by talented young artists and explorers worldwide.
Students ages five to eighteen (5-18) were eligible to submit original artwork to be considered for the official Nautilus Expedition Patch. The winning design, after minor edits, will be worn by members of the Corps of Exploration during our annual exploration cruises.
Learn more about the patch contest, or get creative with our Nautilus creature coloring pages!
Meet the 2024 Nautilus Expedition Patch Design Contest Winner:
Caitlyn, age 18 from Australia
"I love the ocean and its ability to coexist within its ecosystems to create incredible wildlife. I chose to draw the chambered nautilus as it's one of my favourite deep sea creatures found in the Western Pacific Ocean. The nautilus is also a reference to the nautical compass, which I included part of by looking at the technology theme."
