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 […]
Captain Fanplastic is an award-winning environmental literacy programme (watch video) that teaches youngsters through experiential education; to manage, prevent and reduce plastic pollution globally. A #NoTrashButTreasure mindset. Throughout 2023, Captain Fanplastic in partnership with the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) will empower and license NGOs on eight islands of Africa and the Indian Ocean to reach 120 primary schools and 18,000 learners […]
Responding to the Ocean Decade Challenge 10, this activity aims to understand the link between marine identity and people taking action to transform the human-ocean relationship (marine citizenship). This international researcher-practitioner collaboration aims, via workshops, shared writing tasks, and networking platforms, to co-produce a multinational and cross-cultural understanding of the nature and types of marine […]
OIM is a social and environmental impact film competition using the power of film to highlight one of the most urgent issues of our time, plastic waste pollution. The Ocean in Motion Film Competition is open until the 19th October 2023 (film entry deadline) to all educational entities across Australia and New Zealand including primary, secondary […]
Stitch Your Ocean Science 2023 Stories connect us to the past, present, future and to each other. They provide opportunities to learn, find commonalities, and understand different perspectives. Your Ocean Science calls on YOU to craft your ocean #story visually through crocheting, knitting, quilting, weaving, and embroidery. Is it an expression of the wonders of the #ocean? A #data […]
On June 8, 2023, World Oceans Day, the pop-up OCEAN GALLERY celebrated its opening in Stuttgart’s Eberhardstraße. The OCEAN GALLERY temporarily transforms a vacant retail space into a vibrant and inspiring space to inspire people to protect the oceans. Thus, for a short time, a special photo gallery enriches Stuttgart’s city center. The works of […]
SeaPaCS proposes a participatory citizen science project led by social and natural scientists that mobilises volunteers in data collection, elaboration and sharing on the biological consequences of marine plastic pollution (via in-situ samples collection for plastisphere DNA analysis, underwater video documentation of new ecological niches, plankton evaluation), and in drafting a plan for sustainability-oriented practices based […]
Mangrove Action Project has launched their ninth annual Mangrove Photography Awards. The competition invites photographers of all levels around the world to contribute their images to highlight the beauty and fragility of mangrove ecosystems and inspire conservation action to protect them. Mangroves are one of the world’s most important ecosystems, and one of the most […]
The Nautilos project invites you to the upcoming policy round table on June 27th, in Genova, Italy. This event will focus on the importance of ocean observation in the context of a changing climate. The speakers will address key questions related to the accuracy and quality of ocean data, prioritization of research and monitoring, filling […]
The photo competition "Millimages des récifs" aims to refine the view of underwater photographers, amateur or professional, on the ecosystem they photograph. By imposing a theme each year to its contest, the Institut des Récifs Coralliens du Pacifique (IRCP) wishes that the participants have a naturalist look on their subject, more refined to the understanding […]
As part of the Mirpuri Foundation´s Marine Conservation Program, the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy stands as one of the major international regattas, challenging the world´s best sailors to compete for the future of the oceans. Sustainability is at the core of the regatta, and the plastic-free event aims to raise awareness and funds for marine […]
The Aegean Ro-Boat Race, an international university-level competition, challenges teams to design and develop innovative autonomous robotics systems that can perform at sea in real-world conditions. The main aim of this competition is to foster innovation while strengthening ties between academic institutions and industry.
Join the Ocean Decade Collaborative Center for the Northeast Pacific and Nature United for a preview of Nature United's latest report, Best Practices and Procedures for Operationalizing Marine Protected Area Network Monitoring: Synthesis of Global Insights and Recommendations for British Columbia’s Northern Shelf Bioregion, to learn from international examples and recommendations for the newly established […]
Nominate marine protected areas (MPAs) for Blue Park Awards. MPAs that demonstrate strong protections for biologically significant areas will earn Blue Park status, which comes with international recognition and a cash prize. Learn more about the Blue Park Award criteria. Blue Park Awards celebrate the outstanding conservation work of communities, managers, governments and NGOs safeguarding marine biodiversity […]
EnviroVision2050 is an innovative international youth development programme to inspire & empower Indian youth to become exemplary World leaders. A multi-disciplinary, interactive & creative ocean literacy program engaging youth in exploring stories of passionate ocean heroes, who have successfully curated a path to sustainable development, inspired by the National Geographic #ExplorerMindset. Workshops are running between […]
The sixth Mangrove Macrobenthos and Management conference (MMM6): “Mangrove Ecosystems for Human Well-being in a Changing Planet” is bringing together stakeholders from different sectors of society from many countries across the five continents in a single forum to present and discuss research advances and proposals for the conservation and management of mangrove forests, as well […]
The Ocean-Climate Solutions Innovation Exchange aims to increase international visibility of emerging ocean-climate solutions and convene a range of voices to explore common challenges and opportunities in the ocean-climate innovation space. Hosted by the Ocean Visions-UN Decade Collaborative Center for Ocean-Climate Solutions (OV-UN DCC), the Innovation Exchange's 12-month webinar series hosts multi-sector speakers to explore synergies, overlaps, […]
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