We need a healthy Ocean to survive. But our Ocean is in trouble, and so are we. Understanding the individual human and collective impact on the Ocean and its impact on our lives and livelihoods can encourage and empower people to act in a positive way to preserve our Ocean and use it more sustainably. Increased Ocean literacy lays the foundations for more informed decision-making at all levels. An online IOI Ocean Academy provides regionally and locally relevant Ocean knowledge so that interested persons can understand basic ocean processes, the interaction between Ocean, climate, human activities and livelihoods; now and in a changing future. The IOI Academy Courses are:
• 20-hour modules delivered online
• Free-of-charge for participants
• Overseen by the IOI and implemented by local experts
• In local languages
• Ocean knowledge that is locally relevant
Sign up to an IOI Ocean Academy today, and be empowered with the knowledge to become more active in favour of Ocean protection and sustainable use.
LATEST OPPORTUNITIES
The swaying of the sea: the formation and behaviour of
the tides
Spanish
5 - 30 August 2025
Ocean Governance, Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management
English
Starting from July 2025
Ocean Literacy for the benefit of French-speaking West African countries bordering the
Atlantic Ocean
French/Moroccan dialect
14 October - 13 November 2025
Ocean Literacy course for South African participants or those working within Africa with an interest in the Ocean
English
21 - 30 July 2025
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