Youngsters invited to design a seal mascot

A new artwork competition has been launched for children across the Scarborough area by Yorkshire Coast BID and SEA LIFE Scarborough as part of the 100 Protect Pledge initiative.

The competition invites children to design a brand-new seal mascot which will beshowcasedaspart of the Seal of Approval campaign, which honours coastal businesses who take into account environmental considerations.

Running from now until October 18, all those under 16 have the opportunity to design the mascot which willfrontthecampaign,with entries submitted online at https://bit.ly/3Qg2Nm0. Not only will the winning design be used to front the campaign as part of the 100 Protect Pledge, but the winner will also receive a VIP experience featuring Breakfast with the Seals at SEA LIFE Scarborough. Yorkshire Coast BID chairman Clive Rowe-Evans said: “The Seal of Approval will not only bring attention to these amazing local animals, but it will also help support businesses to become greener acting as a symbol of good environmental practice.”