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Advocacy

Resources for Policy Makers

Agreements and admistrative tools to mitigate conflict, protect national interests, and maintain the natural and cultural values inherent in the global ocean

Ocean Policy Hub →

A list of policies designed to protect, maintain, and restore the health of the world ocean

Ocean Research Hub →

A list of global institutes and organizations doing state-of-the-art ocean

Ocean Finance →

How do we create a new system of value?

Resource Hubs for the Public

Ocean Education →

A comprehensive list of global Ocean Literacy and educational policies, declarations, and calls to action

Ocean Culture →

A selection of maritime traditions, documented visually and in a variety of other ways

Ocean Community →

A list of organizations, individuals, tools and initiatives building a new constituency for the ocean future

Ocean Sustainability →

If the ocean is to sustain the future, it must be protected in the present

The High Seas Treaty Explained

After 20 years, an agreement to safeguard the high seas takes force

Education

For Learners

Ocean & Climate →

Explore the complex relationship between ocean and climate

Ocean Literacy →

Essential principles & fundamental concepts of ocean sciences for learners of all ages

Ocean Careers →

Career ideas and educational institutions that offer training in various ocean-related fields

For Teachers, Students, and Parents

World Ocean Explorer →

A new approach to educational engagement that excites, informs, and motivates students to explore the wonders of our marine world

World Ocean Curriculum →

Free theme-based resources for educators everywhere

Our Ocean Space →

Teachers and students are invited to share their ocean-related projects with other classrooms

World Ocean Explorer

A free, fun, trans-national, educator-vetted resource for marine educators and students

Communication

World Ocean™

World Ocean Radio →

Five-minute weekly insights dive into ocean science, advocacy and education

World Ocean Forum →

Fresh ideas, new solutions, and imaginative conversations about the future of the ocean

World Ocean Journal →

A digital magazine on ocean culture and solutions to today’s ocean issues

Exhibitions

International Maritime Film Festival →

Celebrating the heritage, spirit of adventure, and ingenuity of boats and waterborne pursuits

Visualization Theater →

Modern data visualizations on the world ocean, waterways, water supplies, climate and weather

Publications →

A series of provocative publications about the ocean

Ocean News

Stay up to date on the latest ocean news with our breaking waves news feed

Engagement

Ocean Citizenship

What's a Citizen of the Ocean →

Learn how global connection can defend and sustain the ocean

Sign the Pledge →

Join us in making a change in the right direction for the future of the ocean

How Can I Help? →

Take action for the ocean and the environment

Collaboration

Collaborators →

Educational Organizations →

Corporate Sponsors →

Supporting Ocean Awareness & Education

With global reach and impact, our work matters. Aligned sponsorship for the future of Ocean Literacy

The Future Ocean

A New Ocean Ethos

Leadership and Youth →

A New Way of Seeing →

Blue Mind →

Thinking Like an Island →

A Blue Way Forward

A New Way of Teaching →

A New Way of Planning →

A New Way of Communicating →

A New Way of Believing →

A Creative Plan to Sustain the Ocean

Exploring the means to craft a strategic plan for the ocean, based on sustainability and reciprocity

About

About W2O

About Us →

Our Team →

Advisory & Board of Trustees →

About Our Work

Initiatives →

How to Support →

Sponsorship →

The Sea Connects All Things

Network connection, collaboration, leadership, guidance, partnership: each is representative of our strategy to build a community of Citizens of the Ocean through global communication and trusted, science-based resource sharing

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Visualization Theater

Home

Communication

Let’s change the way we see the world

Modern data visualizations on the world ocean, waterways, water supplies, climate and weather provide a fun and engaging alternative to the more traditional ways of graphing information.

Theme

The Deep Sea

Scroll down and down and down to see what creatures inhabit the deepest depths of the ocean.

Theme

Coastal Flood Exposure Map

View FEMA flood zones along with societal, infrastructure, and ecosystem exposure.

Theme

Global Fishing Watch

Tracking the Global Footprint of Fisheries.

Theme

Mapping Ocean Wealth

Oceans and coastal habitats produce benefits for coastal communities. Infographics help illustrate how and where these benefits are produced and delivered.