REGISTER NOW for the next IOI Ocean Academy online modules offered free of charge in Hindi, Dhivehi, Thai, Urdu and French by our global partners in Singapore, Maldives, Thailand, Pakistan and Morocco respectively.
Visit the IOI Ocean Academy webpage for more information, and to check out other learning opportunities open for applications.
Atolls and Reefs of Maldives: Sustaining this fragile environment and the living resources within
Dhivehi Language
4 - 15 May 2025
Ocean Literacy for the benefit of French-speaking West African countries bordering the
Atlantic Ocean
French/Moroccan dialect
14 October - 13 November 2025
ANOTHER THREE IOI OCEAN ACADEMY MODULES SUCCESSFULLY completed recently
- INDIA: Ocean Literacy: Know Your Planet Beyond the Land, 17 – 28 March; Marathi/Hindi
- PORTUGAL: Multiple Perspectives on the Ocean, 27 February – 8 April; Portuguese
- SOUTH AFRICA: Learn more about South Africa’s Ocean and Opportunities in the Blue Economy, 7 – 16 April; English
Since the beginning of this year 7 IOI Ocean Academy modules have now been completed with around 200 participants successfully completing the modules delivered in Urdu, English, Dhivehi, Swahili, Marathi/Hindi, Portuguese by our global partners.
Some feedback from the participants - in their own words:
“Eu estava bem receoso no começo por ser meu primeiro curso ligado ao oceano, mas conforme eu fui participando das aulas, eu fui me envolvendo bastante por causa da didática das pessoas escolhidas e pelo jeito como as responsáveis pelo curso conduziam tudo de maneira tranquila e incrível!” (I was quite apprehensive at first because it was my first course related to the ocean, but as I participated in the classes, I became more involved because of the teaching methods of the people chosen and the way those responsible for the course conducted everything in a calm and incredible manner!)
Ryan Gomes de Nova, Brazil
IOI Ocean Academy, Portugal
“As a person who had a little knowledge on marine biology this program has helped me to understand the challenges that the oceans are facing and it's up to us to take care of our oceans because they provide us with so many ecosystem services, the future of our oceans is in our hands and this can be achieved by working together to save our ocean and our planet, promote ocean education among youth and the public.”
Avhavhudzani Fiona Mashau, South Africa
IOI Ocean Academy, South Africa
“I enjoyed engaging with multidisciplinary students, gaining diverse perspectives. Learning about ocean topics in Swahili was particularly valuable, as it will help me connect better with communities on ocean issues. I also appreciated the focus on climate and ocean law, as well as innovative approaches to adaptation. It was a highly resourceful and enriching experience!”
Fredrick Kung'u, Kenya
Kenya
“This program enhanced my understanding of sustainable tourism and its role in ocean governance, providing valuable insights for coastal conservation.”
Vidusha Vidanagamage, Sri Lanka
IOI Ocean Academy, Black & Mediterranean Seas
News from the IOI Ocean Academy Directors’ Network:
IOI Ocean Academy Director (Morocco) Karim Hilmi was invited to speak at the Conference of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) and Priorities for Africa in Rabat, Morocco, on 27 April. This was organised by the International University of Rabat (UIR) & FMES (The Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies). Representing the IOI Ocean Academy for Morocco, besides the UN Ocean Decade, he spoke about the modules and activities successfully held last year by IOI Ocean Academy Morocco and promoted the modules to be delivered in October and November this year.