“Defining” Ocean Justice Ocean justice sits at the intersection of environmental protection, social equity, and human rights. The concept can encompass who has access to the ocean, has a say in ocean policy, and is most harmed by inaction in safeguarding and revitalizing our coastal and marine environment. Ocean justice, like climate justice, is a concept that defies a singular […]
Our ocean needs protecting and celebrating all 365 days of the year, but 8 June is the globally recognized day to celebrate and honor our one shared ocean that connects us all. Together, we can help, through our individual and collective impact! This World Ocean Day month, millions of people celebrate our blue planet around the world! Many incorporate an […]
About the Program Please note: You must register for all 4 sessions individually. Session 1: Conservation Policy in Action At 11am EST/ 3pm UTC on Saturday, 29 April Featuring speakers Claudia Munoz-Colon, OceanEcho Fellow, and students from the 30×30 Illinois Conservation Task Force Participants will learn from youth leaders from several different regions, as they share […]
The Ocean Project and the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) are like-minded organizations in many ways. Both are small and nimble non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting conservation education professionals in pursuit of a healthier planet. Many IZE institutions celebrate World Ocean Day, which The Ocean Project has been coordinating globally for over 20 years, and countless aquarium and zoo educators […]
For more than 25 years, The Ocean Project has been committed to catalyzing collective action for our ocean and climate. Moving forward, we will be centering even more of our efforts on collaborating with young conservation leaders. We will also be growing our coordination efforts with World Ocean Day in June and expanded engagement with this global network throughout the […]
Photo thanks to Fabrice Dudenhofer / Ocean Image Bank. For more than three years, we have catalyzed collective action in support of protecting at least 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 (“30×30”). We have catalyzed collective action in support of 30×30 by collaborating with youth leaders, zoos, aquariums, museums and over 2,000 others partners in our global […]
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring young people from across the U.S. and Canada who are making the world a better place. The young heroes we honor demonstrate that anyone can make a difference, no matter their age. We shine the spotlight on these dedicated young people to inspire countless others with their examples. If you know […]
The Ocean Project is running a 4-week virtual “Advocacy Training” designed for youth leaders ages 15-21 who are associated in some capacity with a zoo, aquarium, and/or museum in the United States (limited now due to funding restrictions but we plan to expand globally in the future!) The series launches at the end of January, 2023. Click here for more […]
Global leaders finalized negotiations at the United Nations Biodiversity Summit (COP15) in the early morning hours on December 19, 2022. The historic agreement includes a commitment to conserve 30% of our lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 (30×30) by protecting nature while respecting indigenous and traditional territories. This Guardian article summarizes the main points. The global commitment to 30×30 was […]
Photo: Bodhi Patel Despite being inextricably linked to the climate, the ocean is often left out of climate policy, and the climate movement as a whole. In your opinion, why do you think this happens? What are some ways to increase the relevancy of the ocean within the climate action community? “Creating awareness about the role of the ocean and the […]