Transforming ocean knowledge into action

Welcome to the Ocean Literacy Portal

The Ocean Literacy programme of UNESCO-IOC promotes an understanding of the ocean’s influence on humanity and humanity’s influence on the ocean. Through the Ocean Literacy Portal we provide resources for educators, policy-makers, and communities to foster responsible ocean stewardship.

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Global Network

Webinars

Creative Exchanges

Resources

Live Meetups

Collaborations

Join a network of ocean advocates, educators and scientists working together to make ocean knowledge accessible and actionable for all.

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Events

Jun 9, 2025

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Jun 9, 2025

Blue Education for a Sustainable and Resilient Society

Jun 9, 2025

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Jun 9, 2025

Blue Education for a Sustainable and Resilient Society

Jun 9, 2025

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Jun 9, 2025

Blue Education for a Sustainable and Resilient Society

Jun 2, 2025

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Jun 13, 2025

Beyond Borders at UNOC3

Jun 2, 2025

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Jun 13, 2025

Beyond Borders at UNOC3

Jun 2, 2025

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Jun 13, 2025

Beyond Borders at UNOC3

May 6, 2025

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May 24, 2025

Connecting People and Ocean – 2nd Webinar in the Challenge 10 Series

May 6, 2025

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May 24, 2025

Connecting People and Ocean – 2nd Webinar in the Challenge 10 Series

May 6, 2025

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May 24, 2025

Connecting People and Ocean – 2nd Webinar in the Challenge 10 Series

Projects

Blue Schools Global Network

Blue Schools link education and the ocean through hands-on, cross-subject projects, empowering students to become active, aware, and engaged in building a sustainable future.

Blue Schools Global Network

Blue Schools link education and the ocean through hands-on, cross-subject projects, empowering students to become active, aware, and engaged in building a sustainable future.

SEA BEYOND

SEA BEYOND is Prada Group’s project with UNESCO-IOC to promote ocean education, engaging over 35,000 students and supporting research, community action, and ocean preservation worldwide.

SEA BEYOND

SEA BEYOND is Prada Group’s project with UNESCO-IOC to promote ocean education, engaging over 35,000 students and supporting research, community action, and ocean preservation worldwide.

Save the Wave

Save the Wave is a UNESCO-IOC project dedicated to regenerating marine ecosystems and reconnecting people to the ocean through nature-based solutions and ocean literacy.

Save the Wave

Save the Wave is a UNESCO-IOC project dedicated to regenerating marine ecosystems and reconnecting people to the ocean through nature-based solutions and ocean literacy.