Pro Ocean helps to protect the ocean and to tackle marine pollution in a holistic way in the Philippines by creating fair jobs, launching education projects for pupils, and supporting innovative recycling projects. To date, this holistic approach has enabled Pro Ocean to collect over 200 tons of ocean plastic from highly vulnerable ecosystems such […]
One of the greatest challenges in sustainable ocean utilization is the lack of solid education about the importance of the oceans to human beings. Band of Steel, a middle school FIRST LEGO LEAGUE robotics team, is addressing this challenge through their Total Ocean Awareness Program which educates people about the ocean's importance through various formats […]
Join us in celebrating Marine Protected Area (MPA) day on 1 August! Started in 2021 in South Africa, the day celebrates the importance and beauty of MPAs, and the people connected to them. It has since grown into an international event, with activities taking place all over the world.
The German Ocean Foundation supports and promotes the YOUMARES youth conference of the German Society for Marine Research (DGM), which has been organized by its research and teaching working group since 2008. Up to 300 young scientists from all over the world meet annually in Germany for the conference. It is currently the leading independent event […]
The Ocean Advocate is focused on ocean literacy and education with a view to positively changing human behaviour so as to mitigate the harm being done to the ocean. Changing human behaviour is difficult, but it starts with reaching hearts and minds and building an emotional connection to the sea. Through the use of carefully […]
"Only One - One Planet, One Ocean, One Health” is an international campaign by Marevivo, in partnership with the Italian Navy and the Dohrn Foundation, and backed by the European Parliament and under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security. It highlights the urgent need for ecological transition through a […]
This scientific initiation project aims to understand how the Brazilian coastline is represented in geography textbooks in elementary and high school. It will also encourage students to learn about the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development through geography textbooks.
The Youth4Ocean Forum is a diverse network of young ocean changemakers from all over Europe, coming together to make the ocean a concern of all European citizens through ocean literacy and advocacy actions in national and international fora. Supported by the European Union, the Youth4Ocean Forum has put in place the Young Ocean Advocate programme […]
The annual International OCEAN FILM TOUR is the most spectacular ocean film tour in Europe, offering an evening of films showcasing conservation efforts, marine life and water sports adventures. In cooperation with the film tour and in parallel to the films, the German Ocean Foundation runs a free online teaching platform, providing teachers with educational […]
The Ocean Conference Series is a annual series of four events focusing on the seven outcomes of the Decade. Three online conferences and one in-person event provide a platform for a mixture of short and informative presentations by representatives of science, business, politics and civil society looking at current challenges and possible solutions for the ocean. The […]
“Letters to the Sea” is a global initiative, cultivated by the Ocean Decade Project Somos OceanoS, that collects and showcases heartfelt letters from young ocean enthusiasts aged 3 to 22 around the world. The letters will be showcased at various conferences and meetings, such as the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, where they can be adopted […]
FIRST® LEGO® League is an initiative that introduces children and youth aged 4 to 16* to the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through fun, hands-on learning. By participating in this global program dedicated to robotics and technology, students gain problem-solving skills applied to real-world problems, helping to build a better future together. […]
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