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Partnering with the International Zoo Educators Association

Environmental Education

  • Partnering with the International Zoo Educators Association

    Posted by Bill Mott on March 28, 2023

    The Ocean Project and the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) are like-minded organizations in many ways. Both are small and nimble non-profit…

    Aquariums, Environmental Education, Museums, Partners, Public Awareness, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, World Ocean Day, Youth, Zoos
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Effective visitor engagement during the current crisis

    Posted by Bill Mott on April 23, 2020

    As efforts continue to cope with the current crisis, we have been impressed by some of the innovative ways our aquarium and zoo partners have continued to engage their…

    Aquariums, Blog Posts, Environmental Education, Museums, Partners, Social Media, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, Zoos
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  • Making it Through This Crisis Together

    Posted by Bill Mott on March 26, 2020

    Amazing photograph thanks to Dr Cécile Gaspar, te mana o te moana, French Polynesia As part of our community, we wanted…

    Aquariums, Blog Posts, Environmental Education, Marine Protected Areas, Museums, Partners, Public Awareness, Social Media, Strategic Communication, Sustainability, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, World Oceans Day, Youth, Zoos
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  • Protect our Ocean by Conserving Forage Fish Populations

    Posted by Tom Adams on July 9, 2019

    Whether it’s TV, movies, or the evening news, the impression too often left with the American people is gridlock in Congress is the only thing that ever happens.  But…

    Aquariums, Behavior Change, Conservation Communication, Environmental Education, Fisheries, Museums, Policy, Public Awareness, Seafood, Zoos
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  • Calling Youth Worldwide to join the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council

    Posted by Bill Mott on June 26, 2019

    Apply to join the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council! The World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council (Council) was created in 2016 to help develop World Oceans…

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  • Youth at the South Carolina Aquarium prepare for World Oceans Day 2019

    Posted by Bill Mott on May 1, 2019

    World Oceans Day is a day dedicated toward reminding individuals why our oceans are so important. We want to educate others on ways to help prevent pollution such…

    Aquariums, Blog Posts, Diversity, Environmental Education, Guest Post, Partners, Plastics, Pollution, Sustainability, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, World Oceans Day, Youth
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  • Visitors respond positively to fisheries engagement pilot project!

    Posted by Douglas Meyer on June 21, 2018

    The question: Can we engage the visiting public about science-based fisheries management in a way that raises their awareness, documents their opinions, and enhances their experiences? The answer:  Yes, yes…

    Aquariums, Behavior Change, Communications Research, Conservation Communication, Environmental Education, Fisheries, Partners, Policy, Public Awareness, Seafood, Strategic Communication, Visitor Engagement Opportunities, Zoos
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  • Youth for the Ocean Launches!

    Posted by Bill Mott on April 9, 2018

    This month we officially launch the Youth for the Ocean initiative to collaboratively accelerate youth engagement and develop youth leaders for a healthy ocean. We’re excited to partner with you! Our youth initiative will…

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