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Our mission is to inspire the global community to become Ocean Wise by increasing its understanding, wonder and appreciation for our oceans.

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Reflecting on COP26: It’s time we embrace ocean-based solutions

November 23, 2021

Ocean Wise, Seaforestation

As COP26 has come to a close, a lot of big commitments have been made, including by Canada. The 1.5°C warming target is still alive, there’s a deal to end public fossil fuel financing by the end of 2022 and ...

Ocean Progress Pride Flag featuring images by Meg Baker, Robin Gwen Agarwal, Martin Olsson, Peter Woodard, Jerry Kirkhart, Ed Bierman, Ansgar Walk, Mike Lehmann, Fred Hsu, Patrick Doll & Chloe Robinson.

International LGBTQIA2S+ STEM Day: Role Models in Ocean Science

November 18, 2021

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Written by Chloe Robinson Ocean Progress Pride Flag featuring images by Meg Baker, Robin Gwen Agarwal, Martin Olsson, Peter Woodard, Jerry Kirkhart, Ed Bierman, Ansgar Walk, Mike Lehmann, Fred Hsu, Patrick ...

Making a Splash- Actionism for Ancestors

November 10, 2021

Ocean Bridge | Portail Océan, Ocean Wise

In 2021, 160 young people (ages 18-30) formed Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program, a national team engaged for eleven months in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway service projects for their home commun...

Seaweed: Nature’s Superhero Is Fighting Climate Change

November 5, 2021

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By now, we’ve all heard that planting trees can help save the world. Trees draw down carbon, release oxygen into the atmosphere and build the foundations of biodiverse ecosystems – meaning that planting trees o...

YouthToSea Had A Spook-tacular Cleanup This Halloween

November 4, 2021

Education, Ocean Wise

On Halloween weekend, 42 YouthToSea participants laced up their sneakers and dressed in their sustainable re-used or homemade Halloween costumes, ready for a day filled with fun and ocean-friendly Halloween act...

October’s Monthly Social Media Roundup

November 4, 2021

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This October, Ocean Wise staff, volunteers, and partners collected waste on shorelines, celebrated the achievements of our youth, and even spotted a Killer Whale or two. @OceanWiseResearch shared this ...

Donor Highlight: Sea To Tree Creative

November 4, 2021

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As issues of climate change, ocean pollution, and overfishing become more prominent, more and more young people are taking action to protect our oceans. We’re thrilled to share the story of Jules and Grace from...

Top tips for a more Ocean Wise Halloween

October 29, 2021

Ocean Wise, Plastics

What’s the scariest part about Halloween? The ghoulish costumes? The frightening films? The impending sugar crash? For us – it’s the waste. At Halloween, everything seems to be covered in single-use plastic ...