This IOI Ocean Academy course is aimed at all stakeholders in the Fisheries and Ocean sectors. This course is open to all those interested in the sector. For expressions of interest contact Mr Aruna Maheepala, IOI Focal Point in Sri Lanka here: ioislfocalpoint@gmail.com.  

• Obtain a basic understanding of the Ocean, the goods and services it provides, the threats to the Ocean, and how to live in a more sustainable way with the Ocean;
• Understand the linkages between Ocean governance and sustainable and equitable human use, application of the principle of the common heritage of humankind, the needs of future generations;
• Identify priority issues, trends and future challenges in Ocean issues, locally and globally;
• Understand and Describe Marine ecosystem and management practice, port shipping and security, fisheries, aquaculture, women in fisheries and recreational use of Sri Lanka waters.