• Sea Youth Rise Up

    Sea Youth Rise Up is not a single organization’s efforts. It’s an initiative that provides a strong platform for today’s brightest young minds who love the ocean and are interested in spreading new ideas that can work for the future of our blue planet. This initiative is 100% collaborative and focused on teamwork, building exciting […]

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  • Become a Youth Partner

    To join the growing global youth network, please fill out the form below:

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  • Relive the Action! Youth-a-thon Videos are Live

    We are excited to announce the release of the highly anticipated recorded Youth-a-thon sessions! While Youth-a-thon was a little over 4 months ago. for World Oceans Day month, it isn’t too late to take part and learn from these change makers around the globe. Explore the deep with National Geographic’s Pristine Seas explorer Paul Rose, […]

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  • New Members of World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council Announced

    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  […]

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

    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 June to connect and unite the world for a healthier ocean and a more sustainable society. The primary goal of the Council is to develop and promote youth engagement and leadership for our shared ocean that covers […]

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  • Youth-a-thon: 24 Hours of Ocean Action

    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 celebrate and take action with my fellow ocean advocates and rally both my local and global communities to protect our ocean. It is a day for everyone to renew their dedication to ensuring our […]

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

    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 change makers focused on protecting our shared blue planet – together! The first webinar featured members from youth-led programs Operation Endangered Species, who safeguards endangered species […]

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  • Calling Youth Worldwide to join the World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council

    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 Day into a unique way to connect and unite youth around the world for a better future with a healthier ocean that sustains us all, no matter where we live. To […]

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  • Sea Youth Rise Up 2019

    The oceans are rising and so are youth! Around the country and around the world, young people are coming together and speaking out to protect and restore our ocean and our climate, the two major interconnected issues facing our planet and society. Thanks to continued strong support from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and also […]

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  • Youth at the South Carolina Aquarium prepare for World Oceans Day 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 as plastic waste. For this day, the South Carolina Aquarium is taking part in a project to create bird feeders out of recycled products. We are collecting […]

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