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Research
Since 1998, The Ocean Project has provided cutting-edge communications research data and analysis and recommendations to help zoos, aquariums, and museums (ZAMs) and our other partners strategically plan and implement their education and outreach programs for conservation action and outcomes with their millions of visitors and the public. Among the many findings, our research identifies […]
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Supporters
The Ocean Project would like to thank our Supporters who make everything we do possible, including private foundations, all our zoo, aquarium, museum partners, youth leaders, corporate partners, and individual donors! Let us know if you’d like to become a Supporter or a Sponsor of World Ocean Day. You can also make a donation online […]
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Youth engagement and leadership is the central focus for all we do. The Ocean Project catalyzes collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable climate. By collaborating with youth leaders, aquariums, zoos, and other youth-focused and community organizations, our growing global network effectively engages the public, informs policymakers, and protects our blue planet. Much […]
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The World Unites On June 8 For World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day 2017 will be the biggest and best yet! For 2017, hundreds of celebrations are planned in over 100 countries – from the United Nations Oceans Conference being centered around World Oceans Day in New York, to the Bahria University in Pakistan holding events across their campus, to the Council of the Haida Nation and Gwaii Haanas […]
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Advice from the Innovators: A summary of lessons learned in public engagement from year three of the Innovative Solutions Grants + Program (ISG+)
Our grantees from year three have completed their projects and submitted their final reports, which are filled with tips and lessons for other aquariums and zoos that share their interest in engaging visitors and advancing conservation. Many thanks to NOAA for making these grants possible. Per your request, we’ve compiled this summary of the top […]
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The Trump Administration: The Opportunity for Aquariums and Zoos
The optimist in me always looks for new opportunities that are presented with the changes that come after an election – and that is no different following the election of Donald Trump. Based on comments made before and after the election, I expect a rancorous debate between industry and conservative think tanks, and environmental groups […]
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ISG+ Final Report: Connecting Ocean Conservation and Community Engagement at the National Aquarium
This guest post, by Gabrielle Roffe and Curtis Bennett of the National Aquarium’s Conservation Department is the last in a 3-part series on their Innovative Solutions Grants+ project. This project has addressed the issue of marine debris by implementing a new approach to community engagement, with a specific focus on building our connection with the […]
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Thank you, President Obama, for Designating the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument!
On behalf of its network of 2,000 aquariums, zoos, museums, youth groups, and conservation organizations across all 50 states and 100 countries, The Ocean Project thanks President Obama for designating the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, and creating a lasting legacy for current and future generations of Americans. During this 100th anniversary year […]
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ISG+ Final Report: Say #byetobags with the Saint Louis Zoo!
This guest post is submitted by Kirinne Slaughter at the Saint Louis Zoo, and is the last in a 3-part series on their Innovative Solutions Grants+ project. It is hard to believe that it has been almost a year since we began our partnership with The Ocean Project under the Innovative Solutions Grants+ Program. It has […]
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Rising Up for the Ocean
Growing up on the coast of Florida, I had the chance to connect to unique marine environments and their inhabitants at an early age. Experiences with my family exploring Florida’s water resources, and learning more about these habitats through summer camps and education programs prompted my first interest in the wonder of the […]
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