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
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