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 […]

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.

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 […]

"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 […]

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.

The Youth4Ocean Forum is a diverse network of young ocean changemakers from all over Europe, coming together to make the ocean a concern of all European citizens through ocean literacy and advocacy actions in national and international fora. Supported by the European Union, the Youth4Ocean Forum has put in place the Young Ocean Advocate programme […]

The annual International OCEAN FILM TOUR is the most spectacular ocean film tour in Europe, offering an evening of films showcasing conservation efforts, marine life and water sports adventures.? In cooperation with the film tour and in parallel to the films, the German Ocean Foundation runs a free online teaching platform, providing teachers with educational […]

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 ocean. The […]

“Letters to the Sea” is a global initiative, cultivated by the Ocean Decade Project Somos OceanoS, that collects and showcases heartfelt letters from young ocean enthusiasts aged 3 to 22 around the world. The letters will be showcased at various conferences and meetings, such as the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, where they can be adopted […]

FIRST? LEGO? League is an initiative that introduces children and youth aged 4 to 16* to the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through fun, hands-on learning. By participating in this global program dedicated to robotics and technology, students gain problem-solving skills applied to real-world problems, helping to build a better future together. […]

The Ocean Heroes project shows how effective communication can help publicize and develop strong support for ocean projects, spreading the word about their work on various media platforms. The campaign began with a series of short interviews conducted with ocean personalities participating in the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon in 2022, including Asha de Vos […]

The Oceano 360° Lecture is an experience that combines education and technology to connect people to the importance of the ocean. Through 360° images and videos, this immersive experience transports the public to marine ecosystems. It is led by Marcelo Telles, founder of the Gaia Soul Institute and oceanographer, who through the lecture shares his […]