Diversity Archives - World Ocean Project

Championing Environmental Justice: A Short Letter from Kevin J. Patel, Climate Justice Activist, Age 23

Posted by Bill Mott on February 29, 2024

In today’s world, the fight for environmental justice is more critical than ever. As communities around the globe grapple with the devastating impacts of climate change, it’s essential to…

Blog Posts, Climate Change, Diversity, Youth

Ocean Justice: Protecting and Restoring Our Blue Planet for Future Generations

Posted by Katherine Escalante on July 6, 2023

Update from 2024: See the U. S. Ocean Justice Strategy. published in December 2023. “Defining” Ocean Justice Ocean justice sits at the intersection of environmental protection, social equity, and human…

Blog Posts, Climate Change, Diversity, Policy, Youth

Recent Polls by Azul and Green 2.0 Will Help Diversify the Movement for our Ocean and Climate

Posted by Bill Mott on October 21, 2022

The Ocean Project is excited to share the comprehensive national research recently conducted by our partners at Azul and Green 2.0. The findings complement each other, build upon earlier…

Blog Posts, Communications Research, Conservation Communication, Diversity, Polling and Public Opinion, Public Awareness, Strategic Communication, Youth

Semi-annual Newsletter – September 2022

Posted by Bill Mott on September 21, 2022

One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together A semi-annual newsletter for partners and friends of The Ocean Project as we advance collaborative conservation for our blue planet Click…

30x30, Aquariums, Blog Posts, Climate Change, Conservation Communication, Diversity, Museums, Partners, Policy, Public Awareness, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, World Ocean Day, Youth, Zoos

New Members of World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council Announced

Posted by Emma Shahabi on October 28, 2020

We are excited to introduce thirteen new members to the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council! Adam Zhou, Philippines Ariana Wanvig–Dot, Switzerland Arya Yurdacan, Turkey Belinda Tian-Wing Ng, Hong Kong Ee Jenn Lee, Malaysia Estefanía Aphang, Perú Jose Marie Eslopor, Philippines Lela DeVine, USA Mhairi McCann, Scotland Muskan Lamba, India Paul Eweola Ayomide, Nigeria Ruth Edma Mwizeere, Uganda Siobhan O’Connor, New Zealand Congratulations to these inspiring young leaders who represent diverse countries and backgrounds! Each will provide unique perspectives and ideas to help World Oceans Day grow in exciting ways. They will join the existing 12 members of the Council in informing and motivating their local communities and countries to take action through a variety of projects and inspire youth and others around the world. By working together, the Council will achieve real impact, in June and throughout the year, to protect and restore our blue planet. Thank you to all the hundreds of young people from over 40 countries who applied to join the Council! It was incredibly challenging to select the winners. We also want to extend special thanks the following members of the Selection Committee who helped select the winners this year: Angel Jasmin Akpak Senior Director of Herbal Essences and Responsible Beauty P&G Beauty, Switzerland Aldrin Aujero National Geographic Young Explorer Co-founder of Earthsavers Former World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council member, Philippines  Mia DeMazza Executive Director EarthEcho International, United States Olivia P. Livingstone Founder and Executive Director-Green Stewards Incorporated Former World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council member, Liberia Presha Soogrim Manager, Informal Education South African Association for Marine Biological Research, South Africa  Alan Yang Marketing Director iLab France Holding Sarl, China Eugénia Rocha  Marine Biologist Portuguese-language Representative, Sustainable Ocean Alliance  Former World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council member, Portugal You can see the new Council here

Blog Posts, Conservation Communication, Diversity, Environmental Education, World Oceans Day, Youth

Join the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council for 2020-2021! 

Posted by Baylee Ritter on August 25, 2020

Apply to join the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council! Created in 2016, the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council helps develop World Oceans Day into a unique opportunity in…

Conservation Communication, Diversity, Environmental Education, World Oceans Day, Youth

Youth-a-thon: 24 Hours of Ocean Action

Posted by Baylee Ritter on August 5, 2020

As Youth Coordinator for The Ocean Project, I start getting excited on January 1 for World Oceans Day. To me, World Oceans Day is an opportunity to…

Diversity, World Oceans Day, Youth

Statement of Solidarity

Posted by Bill Mott on June 4, 2020

(Image thanks to Haley Weaver @haleydrewthis) Black lives matter – we commit to listening, learning, supporting, and action. The Ocean Project will not sit idly by. Racial and social justice…

Blog Posts, Diversity

Heartwired to Love Marine Protected Areas

Posted by Douglas Meyer on April 21, 2020

Late last fall, The Ocean Project was pleased to receive an ocean messaging grant from Heartwired to Love the Ocean. This grant complements our current collaborative campaign initiative with…

Aquariums, Conservation Communication, Diversity, Marine Protected Areas, Partners, Policy, Public Awareness, Strategic Communication, Visitor Engagement Opportunities

Rise Up! – A New Webinar Series for Youth by Youth

Posted by Baylee Ritter on April 9, 2020

This recently launched and exciting youth-led monthly webinar connects youth, including those associated with youth groups, schools, aquariums, zoos and museums, and more with a global online community of…

Blog Posts, Diversity