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
Global Network
Webinars
Creative Exchanges
Creative Exchanges
Resources
Resources
Live Meetups
Collaborations
Collaborations
Join a network of ocean advocates, educators and scientists working together to make ocean knowledge accessible and actionable for all.
Events
Events
Projects
Projects
Blue School Global Network
The Blue School Global Network links education and the ocean through hands-on, cross-subject projects, empowering students to become engaged in building a sustainable future.
Blue School Global Network
The Blue School Global Network links education and the ocean through hands-on, cross-subject projects, empowering students to become engaged in building a sustainable future.
SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre
Opened in 2025 in the Venetian Lagoon, the SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre—by UNESCO-IOC and the Prada Group—offers immersive exhibits and workshops to transform ocean knowledge into knowledge.
SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre
Opened in 2025 in the Venetian Lagoon, the SEA BEYOND Ocean Literacy Centre—by UNESCO-IOC and the Prada Group—offers immersive exhibits and workshops to transform ocean knowledge into knowledge.
Blue Thread
The Blue Thread is a global network by UNESCO-IOC and Prada Group uniting those who promote ocean literacy, sustainability, and the principles of the Venice Declaration.
Blue Thread
The Blue Thread is a global network by UNESCO-IOC and Prada Group uniting those who promote ocean literacy, sustainability, and the principles of the Venice Declaration.
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Collaborate with UNESCO-IOC to co-create initiatives, share knowledge, and amplify impact across ocean science, education, and sustainability.
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Images credits ©Ocean Image Bank
Stay up to date
Join us and transform ocean knowledge into action!
Images credits ©Ocean Image Bank
Stay up to date
Join us and transform ocean knowledge into action!
Images credits ©Ocean Image Bank