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" […]
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 […]
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 […]
The OceanLove Innovation Award is a unique opportunity for all bright minds worldwide that want to make a difference in creating a healthier ocean. We invite individuals and teams of all ages, all backgrounds, from all corners of the world to share innovative ideas for new products, campaigns or initiatives that can measurably contribute to […]
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 […]
The Salmon School is an international performative project that contextualizes the finality of seemingly infinite natural resources. A synthesis of art and science, The Salmon School fosters environmental awareness, bringing together diverse communities for a greater good — cold, clean water. A spectacular sculptural artwork is concurrent with maritime or riverine eDNA projects conducted with […]
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 […]
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, […]
"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 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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
The Meeresumwelt-Symposium 2024 - Marine Environment Symposium 2024 gathers experts to discuss the protection and use of the ocean. Learn more about the role of the ocean as a carbon dioxide reservoir, invasive species and the dangers of munitions in the sea. The event will also present the latest research findings and offers recommendations for […]
Following the success of ‘Thalassa 2022 Conference’, the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute (CMMI) organizes the second regional conference on marine sciences to bring together leading researchers from academia, industry, NGOs and the public sector, to exchange and share their findings, innovations and state-of-the-art developments. ‘Thalassa 2024 Marine Sciences Conference’ aims to explore and identify […]
“Ocean Weekend: Ecuador también es océano” is a pioneering event in Ecuador designed to celebrate, revalue, and protect our coastal marine regions and their incomparable natural heritage. Ocean Weekend fosters broad, multisectoral collaboration through innovative activities, panel discussions, and interactive experiences across essential themes such as ocean education, ocean science, and blue entrepreneurship.
The past is a treasury of endless narratives, and through the Lost Navy research programme, we cordially invite our colleagues to participate in the Warships Resting in Peace conference and share studies related to warships through historical, archaeological and cultural heritage perspectives. What do war and peace signify in a maritime context within the Baltic […]
Happening 3-7 June, just before World Ocean Day, Sea Week Azores is a week with different activities carried out every day on the theme of the ocean, with lectures, coastal cleanup, a visit to a lighthouse, documentaries, and nautical activities. All of them have as their main purpose to promote ocean literacy among our students […]
The Government of Costa Rica, consistent with its tradition to protect and conserve the environment, convinced of the value of generating national, regional and global solutions in an inclusive and jointly manner, with the participation of all relevant stakeholders, and in view of the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), to be held in Nice in […]
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, in collaboration with the Government of Italy, the Municipality of Venice, and the Prada Group, will host the first Ocean Literacy World Conference on June 7-8 in the city of Venice, Italy. This Conference will bring together international experts in ocean literacy and ocean education from across various sectors. The Conference […]
Join INGV, the Italian National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology, in Palermo, Rome, or Lerici to celebrate World Oceans Day in Italy. The 80% of our planet's oceans remain unexplored! However, the 20% we know highlights the urgent need for concrete actions to understand and protect the future ocean we will have to adapt to. […]
On World Ocean Day, Ocean Summit presents "Tag der Meeresschutzstadt" (Day of the Ocean Protection City) in Kiel, by the Baltic Sea. Ocean Summit is an educational and networking platform and regularly organizes ocean-related activities. The event aims to raise awareness, educate, and inspire action for ocean health and protection by featuring over 30 startups, […]
Coralpalooza™ is the annual celebration of World Reef Awareness Day and World Ocean’s Day for Coral Restoration Foundation™, based in the Florida Keys. This event manifests the belief that massive, large-scale action can make a positive difference. For the event, are invited hundreds of SCUBA divers and snorkelers to join in hands-on coral restoration activities […]
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 […]
Join us online on 18 June from 2pm to 4pm CEST for a dialogue with scientists from UN Agencies and International Oceanographic Institutions to outline expectations for the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), co-hosted by France and Costa Rica in Nice on 9-13 June 2025. France and Costa Rica will host the third United […]
WSL One Ocean is a global initiative from World Surf League aimed at protecting the ocean to preserve the future of surfing for generations to come. Working in collaboration with WSL's non-profit partner, WSL PURE, WSL One Ocean engages fans and hosts event-based local impact projects. Its local impact project aligned to the VIVO Rio Pro […]