12 Months of Action in 2025
For 2025 we are continuing the World Ocean Day multi-year Action Theme: Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate. We will be collaborating closely with key partners and rallying our […]
Charting the Path Forward: Balancing Conservation and Development in the North Sea
By Belinda Ng, Lotta Baalerud, and Louisa Hoy As alumni of the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council, we are passionate about raising awareness of the ocean’s most pressing threats […]
We Need a Strong and Legally Binding Global Plastics Treaty Now
It’s the final round for the international negotiations on developing a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty. We’re hoping for a knockout punch against plastic production or at least a cap on […]
It’s Time to Safeguard Antarctica and the Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean encircles Antarctica, and this unique ecosystem supports a diverse range of marine wildlife, including penguins, krill, fishes, seals, and whales. This area is also critically important for […]
The 1st of August is MPA Day!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. — Margaret Mead As the countdown to Marine […]
Help Protect Our One World Ocean
Last year, the world’s nations agreed to protect and conserve a huge part of our blue planet when they agreed to a High Seas Treaty. To have it enter into […]
Mobilize to Protect 50% of Our Blue Planet that is the High Seas
In partnership with the High Seas Alliance, and its many partner organizations around the world, for the month of May and until the job gets done we are dedicated to […]
Free Youth Advocacy Training Program for Ocean & Climate Action
The Ocean Project will soon be running its next super collaborative and free 4-week virtual Youth Advocacy Training program for youth around the world. The content is designed for youth […]
You Can Help Secure a Strong Global Plastics Treaty
We need to turn off the fossil fuel tap that produces plastic and its resultant pollution and other harm to humans and the rest of life on our blue planet. […]
Historic Opportunity to Solve the Plastic Problem
Plastic pollution is everywhere: from the highest mountain to the deepest ocean trench, to Antarctica, in our food, and in our bodies. Most of us are aware that plastic pollution […]
Championing Environmental Justice: A Short Letter from Kevin J. Patel, Climate Justice Activist, Age 23
In today’s world, the fight for environmental justice is more critical than ever. As communities around the globe grapple with the devastating impacts of climate change, it’s essential to recognize […]
World Ocean Day Down Under in Action
– Written by Sophia Skarpis, World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council member from Australia It was sun and fun in Brisbane on 24 January 2024 to launch the inaugural World […]