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 […]
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 […]
The Ocean Awareness Contest is an online educational platform that engages youth ages 11-18 worldwide in learning about and exploring the connections between human activities and the health of our ocean through the creative arts, introducing them to critical environmental issues and empowering them to take action. Student work becomes part of Bow Seat’s global […]
Ocean Innovation Africa is the principal convening platform for Africa’s sustainable ocean economy. The annual summit highlights opportunities for innovators and investors interested in development of ocean-impact solutions and brings together the key actors needed to inform and drive the shift towards equitable and sustainable growth of Africa’s ocean economy. The summit is outcomes driven, […]
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 […]
Created from the alliance, in France, between Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) and RespectOcean, this challenge aims to: Develop and promote economically viable solutions for the protection of the oceans and its marine and coastal ecosystems ⚓; Give the opportunity to applicants to have their solution reviewed by a Committee of experts of the Blue Economy (the "Expert […]
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 […]
Saône to Rhône is a field campaign combining interdisciplinary research, education, and awareness-raising around a common theme: the relationship between human populations and aquatic environments. The project takes the form of a boat trip down two major French rivers to the sea: the Saône and the Rhône. The campaign is carried out aboard a solar-powered […]
"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 […]
SAUVC, in partnership with IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, is the largest underwater student robotics competition in Asia. It brings together student teams from around the world, challenging them to design and build autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). By navigating a controlled environment and tackling real-world tasks relevant to offshore applications, they gain invaluable experience in AUV […]
Three years after the start of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), a global conference will bring together the Ocean Decade community and partners to celebrate achievements and set joint priorities for the future of the Decade. Hosted by Spain and co-organized with UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC/UNESCO), the 2024 UN Ocean […]
The International Ocean Film Foundation (IOFF) is delighted to announce that the 21st Annual IOFF film festival will be making waves on April 12-14 in person at the Cowell Theater located at the picturesque Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, followed by an online program on April 15-22, 2024.This can’t miss […]
One Ocean Week is set to become an annual, international meeting point for the ocean we want. Welcome to a full week of conferences, meetings, workshops and cultural activities, pioneering a sustainable development of the world oceans. This activity involves official government, science, education and research as well as business, industry and the general public. […]
The OCEANS 2024 conference, to be held in Singapore during 14-18 April at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, will bring together academics, industry, philanthropic, government and non-government organizations related to all aspects of ocean technology to exchange knowledge and share groundbreaking research ideas. The conference will be preceded by the underwater robotics competition Singapore AUV […]
Embark on a transformative journey of discovery by joining the Nautilos Summer School in Crete, Greece, from April 17-19, 2024! Applications now open! This three-day course invites early career scientists and marine technicians to delve into engaging lectures, discussions, and hands-on experiences covering crucial topics such as marine litter, sensors, samplers, and ocean observations. The […]
"Tides of Change - Waves of Hope" is a three-month art exhibition taking place in New York City that invites viewers to explore our ocean's challenges while weaving tales of hope. "Tides of Change Waves of Hope" opens on Earth Day on 22 April and will close on June 30. It is hosted at the […]
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, […]
Hosted by the Government of Thailand and co-organized with the UNESCO/IOC Sub-Commission for the Western Pacific (WESTPAC), the 2nd UN Ocean Decade Regional Conference in conjunction with the 11th WESTPAC International Marine Science Conference will take place from 22 through 25 April 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. The ocean, seas, and coastal areas in the Western […]
The CanGoDeep Challenge invites students from different institutes in the Region of Murcia (Spain) to build a device capable of recording the depths of our seas. The devices should be able to go to a minimum of 100 meters depth, record 10 minutes videos and return to the surface. The challenge is not competitive, but […]
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 […]
This action is an ocean literacy project highlighting the threats to our Ocean Heritage, both natural and cultural, from bottom trawling, deep seabed mining, and potentially polluting wrecks. The action consists of three open access books, four workshops on PPWs, and associated multimedia products which target both stakeholders and the general public. The action is a collaboration between The Ocean […]
“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 […]
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