The IOI Ocean Academy is endorsed as Decade Action “No 65.6. IOI Ocean Academy - Ocean Knowledge for All”

 

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

Introduction to Maritime Zones and their Importance in Combating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU)

Wolof and English

10 - 26 March 2026

Ocean Literacy for Secondary School Teachers: Integrating Ocean Themes through Local Curriculum in Mozambique

Portuguese

1 - 14 April 2026

Coastal Ecosystems of the Maldives: a crucial link between people and nature

Dhivehi

12 - 25 May 2026

Sustainable Coastal Tourism Development and Ocean Governance 

English

24 February - 17 march 2026 

 

Coastal Disaster Risks Management in South East of Togo 

Ewe

23 March – 3 April 2026 

 

 

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

Bangla and English

10 April - 9 May 2026

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

Georgian

6 - 28 March 2026 

Challenges to Preservation of Oceans for Sustaining Life on Earth with Reference to Pakistan

Urdu and English

23 March - 03 April 2026

 

Ocean Governance and Colombia

as a Bioceanic Country

 Spanish

13 - 24 April 2026 

 

 

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

Koloqua and English

15 February - 31 May 2026  


RECENTLY OFFERED Click tiles to learn more