133+ ‘Ocean’ Writing Prompts
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Ocean Planet
Picture a world entirely covered with water and write a story about the people who live there.
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Crack in the Ocean Floor
Envision a scenario where your character is tasked with sealing a dangerous, and growing, crack in the ocean floor.
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Guardians of the Earth
Write a short story about an Earth memory embodied as a character protecting its wonder.
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A World in a Sandbox
Describe a day at the park where the sandbox turned into an entire miniature world.
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Ocean of Tears
Write a letter to your tears, recognizing each one of them as symbols of your pain, agitation, and love.
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Marine Wonder
Imagine the mysteries of the underwater world and write a story of a fish exploring the ocean.
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Abyssal Palace
Imagine a villain whose secret lair is an elaborate palace hidden deep within the ocean.
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Ocean’s Ovation
Pen down your feelings about the ocean’s importance and your personal connections with it.
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The Serenade of Ocean Waves
Describe the journey of a wave from the middle of the ocean to a sandy shore.
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Hidden City under the Sea
Your protagonist finds a sophisticated yet uncannily advanced city submerged deep in the ocean.
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The Ocean’s Balance
Imagine a world where underwater and surface civilizations have pivotal roles in maintaining world balance. Write from the perspective of a liaison tasked with maintaining this balance.
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Submarine Mission
You lead an exploration mission in the deepest part of the ocean. Describe what you find.
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Mystical Marine Adventure
Write about a deep-sea diving adventure where you encounter magical sea creatures.
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Tales of the Sea Turtle
Narrate the life journey of a sea turtle, from its birth on a beach to its adventures in the ocean.
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In the Depths of the Ocean
Write about the mysterious world that exists in the deepest parts of the ocean.
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Sands of Time
Imagine a beach bonfire that has the mystical power to show the past or future. Write a story revolving around a character who discovers this power.
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Innovative Solutions
Imagine you have unlimited resources to combat one major environmental issue. What would your solution be?
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Voyage Across the Poisoned Seas
Essay a treacherous journey across a perilous and poisoned ocean in search of a safe haven.
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Ocean’s Silent Crisis
Write about the growing issue of ocean pollution and its impact on marine life.
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Surface versus Depths
Compare and contrast the tranquil surface of the ocean with its mysterious and intimidating depths.
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Voyage into the Unknown
Write a fictional account of discovering a new species in the dark depths of the ocean.
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Beachside Reflections
Write about a day at the beach during summer and your reflections while watching the waves.
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Ocean Adventure
Imagine you’re an explorer who discovered a new island. What does it look like? What challenges do you face?
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Gifts Of Nature
Describe a natural landscape or phenomena that genuinely awes you and makes you feel grateful.
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Underwater Adventure
Describe a thrilling underwater journey with various sea creatures and hidden worlds.
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Under the Sea
Invent a story where the ocean and its inhabitants are characters based on a colorful marine-life filled picture.
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Journey to the Edge of Earth
Imagine visiting the least explored parts of our world. Write about your adventure and what you would discover there.
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Creature’s Perspective
Write a story from the perspective of an elusive marine creature that has always observed life from the ocean depths.
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Sunken Ships & Forgotten Lore
Imagine you stumble upon a long-lost shipwreck, laden with treasure and forgotten stories. Write about the ship’s history, last voyage, and its lost souls.
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Murky Waters
Pen a suspenseful tale where a renowned detective has to solve a murder mystery on a luxury cruise ship.
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Underwater Armageddon
Write a thriller revolving around a sudden, unknown threat emerging from the depths of the ocean.
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Beneath the Ocean Waves
Tell a tale of an underwater adventure, describing the aquatic life and unique features of the underwater world.
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5. My Imaginary Water-world
Create a water-themed imaginary world with its own unique rules and inhabitants.
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Ocean Exploration with Aquatic Friends
Imagine you can breathe underwater and have the underwater world to explore. Who are your new friends and what adventures you embark on?
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Earth Anthem
Pretend you are a songwriter writing an anthem for Earth Day. What would its lyrics and message be?
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Flying on a Magic Carpet
Ride on your magic carpet and depict where you go. Then, write a timed story about your journey.
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Ocean Explorer
Pen down a collective adventure of a class submarine voyage exploring the ocean depths.
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Temperature’s Tale
Imagine if the Earth could speak, write a dialogue between Earth and its inhabitants regarding the rising global temperatures.
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Animal Adventure Day
Imagine a day where you become your favorite animal, write about what you would do.
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Animal Adventures
Choose an animal and write a sentence about what an adventure might look like with that animal.
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Cliffs of Moher Contemplation
Describe standing on the edge of the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most famous landmarks.
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Journey into Colors
Draw a picture of an imaginary friend and use words to describe all the colors you’ve used to bring them to life.
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Strangers in Paradise
Imagine a chance romantic encounter with a stranger in a tropical paradise. How would the story unfold?
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The Plastic Paradox
Explain your stance on the use of plastic and the harm it does to our environment.
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Lessons from the Ocean
Create a short story about a reef fish who teaches a scuba diver about the importance of oceans and marine life.
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Creature of the Wild
Pretend you are a wild creature living in a forest, jungle, or ocean. What’s your everyday life like?
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A Virtual Vacation
Imagine you can use virtual reality to travel anywhere in the world or universe. Describe your ideal trip.
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Aquatic Depths
Narrate a memorable encounter with water; it could be a swim in the ocean, a rainy day, or even a tearful moment.
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Pollution Pirate Adventure
Write about a group of eccentric pirates who sail the seven seas, freeing oceanic creatures from pollution and fighting against those who harm the marine environment.
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The Capsized City
Detective Blake must solve a murder in a city that’s steadily sinking into the ocean.
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Splendor of the Ocean Depths
Recount a SCUBA diving experience, focusing on the magnificence of life deep within the ocean.
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Dive Into the Unknown
What if the depths of the ocean led to an entirely new universe? Write a micro story about this first exploration.
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Ocean’s Whisper
You’re the only human who can talk and understand the language of the ocean. Write a flash fiction around your dialogue with the sea.
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The Secret Life of a Raindrop
Chart the journey of a single raindrop as it falls in a tropical rainforest.
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Ocean’s End
Pen a journal entry of a retired sailor, reflecting on his voyages, the adventures/treasures he found, and the memories seared into his heart.
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Song of the Sea Monsters
Write a short story about an ancient sailor who swears he’s seen sea monsters and lives to tell his tale.
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Space vs Ocean Exploration
Put forth an argument supporting why we should invest more in exploring space or our oceans.
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Mysterious Mermaid Encounter
Imagine your ship is stranded in the middle of the ocean and you encounter a mysterious mermaid.
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Ocean’s Unspoken Words
Capture the depth and breadth of the ocean in a letter the ocean might write to the shore.
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Echoes from the Deep
Delve into the dark depths of the ocean and imagine a terrifying creature that resides there.
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Letters from an Ocean Nomad
Every week, a bottle washes up on the shore with a letter from a self-proclaimed sailor adventuring across the seven seas.
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The Sea’s Siren Song
Write a narrative about a sailor who is lured by a mysterious melody that seems to come from the ocean itself.
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Ocean’s Cradle of Life
Imagine a story where scientists discover a deep-sea ecosystem teeming with a plethora of previously undiscovered life forms.
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Mysterious Leviathan
Write a story about a team of scientists venturing into the depths of the ocean to discover and decipher the myth of the giant sea monster.
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Uncharted Territory
Create a vivid narrative set in an unforgiving landscape you are entirely unfamiliar with, such as a desert, deep ocean, polar ice cap or dense jungle.
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Ocean’s Avenger
Imagine a character who has been granted powers by the ocean to fight against pollution.
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Chronicles of Coral
Describe the journey of a coral reef in transition from a vibrant ecosystem to a bleached ghost town due to warming seas.
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Endless Wave Chase
Write about your most exciting encounter with the ocean during a summer vacation.
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The Language of Love
Compose a poetic piece using symbolism to describe love in a unique and profound way.
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Ocean Depths Exploration
Write about an underwater adventure as a marine scientist discovering a new sea creature.
