How many people know that solutions to plastic pollution exist? Many would like to be part of the solution but are overwhelmed or don’t have time to do the research or feel overwhelmed... I’m Plastic Free is a world-first matchmaking platform for plastic waste reduction. It connects individuals and small businesses with solutions to plastic […]
The project “Tentacular Thinking. Experiencing underwater assemblages of culture and nature” envisages the creation of a visual-tactile exhibition of artistic pictures and recovered underwater debris. It has been granted as a group project to Chiara Certoma, Federico Fornaro and Giuseppe Lupinacci (Raw-News) and Platoon Cultural Development, the EU program Culture Moves Europe, jointly supported by the Goethe […]
Cultura Oceánica en 360° (Ocean Literacy in 360°) is a science outreach center based in Valparaíso (Chile), aiming to promote love for the ocean by combining science, art, and technocreativity. Some of our developed experiences are the VR series "Cultura Oceánica en 360" that depicts the 7 principles of the ocean, the short animation film "Algaritmo" […]
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 […]
Guardiani della Costa is an environmental education project for Italian schools. Launched in 2017, Guardiani della Costa is a Costa Crociere Foundation project involving Italian schools of all levels with the aim of: Promoting knowledge of the Mediterranean marine environment Promoting the conservation of biodiversity Protecting the coasts and the sea from pollution and waste […]
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.
Based on Ilhabela, north coast of Sao Paulo State in Brazil, VIVA Verde Azul Institute was born from the desire to educate people about the beauty, intelligence, and mysteries of whales, dolphins, and other animals. It also arises from the need to spread awareness of the truths about how these animals are exploited, how they […]
The Mysterious World of Bull Kelp, published by Above/Below in November 2023, is a highly visual webstory about Nereocystis luetkeana, or bull kelp, serving as a comprehensive information hub, connecting scientists and the general public to a critical part of the coastal marine ecosystem of the Northeast Pacific Ocean. Above/Below’s mission in creating The Mysterious […]
Academia del Océano is an Ecuadorian edtech social project dedicated to marine conservation through education. We organize courses, workshops, and webinars to empower individuals and communities across Latin America. With over 2,500 people trained, we aim to inspire and equip the next generation of ocean protectors through hands-on activities and collaborations with leading organizations and […]
FishArt is a 10-month international project funded by the New European Bahahus Cross-KIC Connect 2024 that promotes a radically participatory art and education process supporting the requalification of the Fishermen’s Harbour in the coastal city of Anzio, Italy. It raises awareness and public acceptance of sustainable behaviours against marine and coastal pollution and promotes the synergic […]
"Save the Baltic Sea" is an environmental hiking expedition around the Baltic Sea, taking place throughout the year 2024, over 6000 km and 8 countries. It is a unique international environmental protection campaign aiming to spread awareness about the critical state of the sea and educate the general public about ways of improving it. This […]
The Secretary of State for the Sea has entrusted IRD to conduct a collaborative scientific assessment focusing on issues relating to deep sea knowledge and governance. As part of this process, IRD is organising a regional dialogue platform on this topic in the Pacific Region. This assessment will be carried out by a committee of […]
Moku proudly presents the 1st annual exhibition Under the Sea, an international online exhibition open to all artists working in new media, video, digital, and photography. In a celebration of artistic talent and a commitment to ocean conservation and education, Moku Art Studio is thrilled to announce the launch of Under the Sea, a virtual exhibition showcasing […]
The painting series "Healing Waters" was born out of the artist Selva Ozelli's desire to prepare an art show that focused on rehabilitating the treasured waters and sea of Chesapeake Bay for the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Environmental Center. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and Environmental Center is located in Havre de Grace, […]
The Atlantic Ocean. Myths, Art, Science is an international themed exhibition at Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Norway, that presents a range of artists and artistic expressions from over a period of 600 years. The exhibition is on display until September 15, 2024. The Atlantic Ocean. Myths, Art, Science explores how art, myths, and science meet in the […]
“Participatory Art for society engagement with Ocean and Water (PartArt4OW)” aims to strengthen the emotional attachment with the oceans, raise awareness of challenges and develop a trans-European network of artists. It is a 30-months programme under Horizon Europe coordination, funded by the European Commission under the HORIZON-MISS-2023-OCEAN-01-11 (Ocean & water and arts: the contribution of creative […]
"Tales of the Sea - ArtScience to Communicate the Ocean" is a project promoted by the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences (DiSVA) of the Polytechnic University of Marche, the Omero State Tactile Museum and the E. Mannucci High School of Art in Ancona. The project aims to engage the public through art in order […]
As part of his long-term project OCEAN CHANGE, explorer Arved Fuchs sets sails again in June 2024 to support open observation and citizen science. Gathering a dedicated volunteer crew, the historic sailing vessel DAGMAR AAEN will cruise along the Norwegian Coast and the Barentsea and collect observation data. The goal: Contributing to the understanding of […]
Ocean advocates Larissa Clark and Duncan Copeland are on a mission to use adventure sailing, citizen science and storytelling to inspire action for a healthy ocean among boating and coastal communities. In July 2023 they'll set sail on an international voyage aboard FREERANGER, a 50ft sailboat, and plan to: Use FREERANGER as a testbed and […]
Epic Swim Maui is the world's first expedition swim around Maui, and a direct call to action for Global Ocean Health. The Elite of Open Water Swimmers from 6 continents swim together and camp in Maui’s remote wilderness areas, raising awareness for the challenges our oceans are facing. The coastal region of Maui's west side […]
Community Waterscapes is a new interdisciplinary knowledge exchange action that seeks to unravel Hull’s rich cultural history and heritage of living with water at the interface of two rivers and the North Sea. Our activity involves a series of workshops in 2024 to address the need for long-term, multi-layered cultural engagement around life by the […]
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 […]
Hosted by the European Petrophysics Consortium (EPC) at the University of Leicester, the 7-day summer school introduces the downhole logging and sediment core petrophysical data primarily obtained by the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). The heart of the summer school consists of introductory sessions on petrophysics, the study of the physical and chemical properties of rocks […]
The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition catalyzed by the United Nation’s Ocean Decade initiative from July 29th-October 31st 2024. The Ocean Decade Exhibition is a mobile global art display focused on promoting awareness of the ocean’s significance. Through innovative and compelling digital art, it emphasizes the 7 Principles of […]
Over 35 years ago, the Ocean Storms Experiment (OSE) in the Northeast Pacific observed the generation of NIWs by a storm. The study found that, consistent with refraction resulting from the beta-effect, NIWs propagated downwards and towards the equator. Interestingly, mesoscale vorticity gradients, which exceed the beta-effect by a factor of ten, did not significantly […]
This year, for the US Open of Surfing, WSL One Ocean is teaming up with global sustainability partners Shiseido, Yeti, and Lexus on beach cleanups and restoration projects with local partners WILDCOAST, Surfrider, Orange County Coastkeeper, Sustainable Ocean and Alliance. Our collaborative efforts aim to tackle plastic pollution, restore vital coastal ecosystems, and promote environmental […]
"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 […]
The Ocean and Sustainability graduate course explores ocean science, governance, and development of the blue economy on a scale from global ambition to local action. Students will critically evaluate selected ocean sustainability efforts, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and implementation in the context of the UNESCO Ocean Decade challenges. Students work via an interdisciplinary approach, exploring […]
The Confession of a Plastic Packaging is a children's book that aims to raise awareness of plastic pollution. Embark on an epic adventure with Embalix, the brave plastic packaging that dreams of being recycled. After protecting a spinach and ricotta lasagna, Embalix faces challenges in a trash can, striving to be transformed into something new. […]
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.
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