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
The Ocean, Source of Our Life and Livelihoods
English Language
3 - 12 August 2024
Role of the Ocean in Preserving Climate and Sustenance of life, and Food Security with Special Reference to Pakistan
Urdu & English
22 July - 02 August 2024
Introduction to Ocean Literacy with a Special Focus on Tunisian Coasts
Tunisian Dialect
1 September - 6 October 2024
Coastal Resilience to Sea Level Changes: Temporal and Spatial Context
Spanish Language
30 July - 12 August 2024
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Ocean Governance, Conservation and Sustainable Resource Management
English Language
3 - 25 July 2024
Ocean Literacy in Schools: Creating Ocean Literacy Content and Enhancing Pupil Engagement
Georgian language
17 May - 15 June 2024
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
Ocean Guardians: Empowering Nigerians Through Ocean Literacy
17 - 20 October 2023
Marine Environmental Issues of
the Caspian Sea and Potential Solutions
15 - 22 October 2022
Contribution of Sustainable Development goals to Marine Environmental Conservation
Arabic Language
6 - 18 July 2024
The Ocean - Source of Life and Livelihoods
Hindi language
5 - 14 July 2024
Learning about Ocean: Ocean Literacy in the School Curriculum
Ukrainian Language
10 June - 1 July 2024
Introduction to Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Protection for a Sustainable Blue Economy in Kenya
Swahili language
3 May - 8 June 2024
Learning about the Ocean:
Ocean Literacy in the School Curriculum
27 November - 18 December 2023
Ocean Literacy in Sustainable Coastal and Marine Tourism in Mexico, with emphasis on the Yucatan Peninsula
Spanish Language
7 May - 6 June 2024
360 Degrees of Ocean
Portuguese Language
8 May - 3 June 2024
Learn more about South Africa's Ocean and Opportunities in the Blue Economy
4 - 14 March 2024
Conservation and Sustainability of the Marine Environment in Turkish Seas
11 December 2023 - 11 January 2024
Good Governance in Ocean Management
Thai Language
8 - 23 May 2024