Bainbridge High students will be put to the test this weekend at the 18th annual Orca Bowl.

Students from across the state will gather at the University of Washington for the Orca Bowl marine science tournament, hosted by UW’s College of the Environment and organized by Washington Sea Grant.

BHS is sending two teams to the Orca Bowl.

Organizers said the event is a high-energy and fierce competition, but behind all the fun lies a very serious educational purpose: nurturing a new generation of marine scientists. The big quiz promotes science, technology, engineering, math and marine studies to youth across the state.

The Orca Bowl is Saturday, Feb. 28 at the University of Washington Fishery Sciences Building at 1122 N.E. Boat St. in Seattle. Admission is free and the event will take place from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Visitors will have a chance to mingle with high school students passionate about the ocean, including Bainbridge students.