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

Ocean Literacy in Sustainable Coastal and Marine Tourism in Mexico, with emphasis on the Yucatan Peninsula

Spanish Language

7 May - 6 June 2024

Introduction to Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Protection for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Kenya

Swahili language

3 May - 8 June 2024

360 Degrees of Ocean

Portuguese Language

 

 

 

8 May - 3 June 2024

Ocean Literacy in Schools: Creating Ocean Literacy Content and Enhancing Pupil Engagement

 Georgian language 

17 May - 15 June 2024

Importance of Blue Resources to Sustain Life, Livelihood and Climate with Special Reference to Pakistan and South Asian Region

Urdu & English 

6 - 17 May 2024


RECENTLY OFFERED Register your interest for the next courses

Preserving Paradise: Sustainable Coastal Tourism in the Maldives 

Dhivehi Language 

21 April - 2 May 2024

Ocean Literacy: Know Your Planet Beyond the Land   

Marathi & English Language 

18 March - 1 April 2024

Conservation and Sustainability of the Marine Environment in Turkish Seas 

11 December 2023 - 11 January 2024

Basic Course of Marine Sciences of the Central American Region 

 

10 October  - 10 November 2023

Ocean Guardians: Empowering Nigerians Through Ocean Literacy 

 

17 - 20 October 2023

Good Governance in Fisheries

Thai Language 

 

22 April - 3 May 2024

Learn more about South Africa's Ocean and Opportunities in the Blue Economy 

 4 - 14 March 2024

Contribution of Sustainable Development goals to Marine Environmental Conservation   

3 - 24 December 2023

The Ocean - Source of Life and Livelihoods

 

23 October - 3 November 2023

Learning about the Ocean: Ocean Literacy in the School Curriculum

 

29 May -14 June 2023

The Role of the Ocean on Earth’s Climate Change: Cause of the Crisis and Effect on Our Life

3 -12 March 2024 

Learning about the Ocean:

Ocean Literacy in the School Curriculum  

27 November - 18 December 2023

Certificate Course on Ocean Governance, Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management 

11 - 29 November 2023

Marine Environmental Issues of

the Caspian Sea and Potential Solutions    

15 - 22 October 2022