The Ocean has never been this subjected to the level of intensity of climate change impacts caused by human activities. With every 0.1 degree C of warming, we make it more and more difficult for humans, flora, and fauna to adapt.  A warming Ocean means that marine ecosystems like coral reefs and salt marshes are less able to host marine biodiversity and sustain many benefits for humans. This also disrupts the Ocean’s ability to regulate the global climate system, water, and carbon cycle.  It goes without saying that the climate crisis is now a defining issue of our lifetimes, and we ..read more

Calling all Graphic Designers, Illustrators and Visual Artists  The Ocean is the most important ecosystem on the planet, but the least represented. To celebrate World Ocean Day this year, Ocean Generation is running a poster design competition: DESIGN YOUR OCEAN.   We’re calling on graphic designers, illustrators, artists but this is open to everyone, whether you’ve got a degree or simply love getting creative on Canva. Poster competition goal  Your design goal: Create posters that will capture the attention of people constantly on the move, such as commuters, shoppers ..read more

What are salt marshes and why are they important? Salt marshes are coastal wetlands, acting as a buffer between land and sea. They are found in low-lying areas that are routinely flooded and drained by tides. A recent study conservatively estimates the global coverage of salt marshes to be 90,800 km2 which is roughly the size of Portugal! This figure is likely to be much higher (up to 400,000km2). Marshes provide vital ecosystem services just like mangrove trees - filtering water, sequestering carbon, protecting coasts, and more! They are also referred to as ‘tidal marshes’ or ‘coastal marshes ..read more

After two decades, the open Ocean or ‘high seas’ are on its way to being protected. On 20th February 2023, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) resumed negotiations in attempt to agree on a treaty to protect the high seas. The last negotiations were held in August 2022 and ended without agreement. “Our Ocean has been under pressure for decades and we cannot ignore the Ocean emergency,” said António Guterres, UN Secretary-General in a statement, reiterating the need for ..read more

One Green Bottle: Mangrove edition Your support means the Ocean to us  The Ocean is the most important, yet the most threatened ecosystem on Earth. It provides every second breath we take, captures over 50% of global carbon, and is the primary protein source for over 3 billion people.  By buying One Green Bottle's Mangrove edition, you’re contributing to an Ocean positive future. A % from the purchase of your bottle goes toward planting mangrove trees AND supporting Ocean Generation's education programmes. Continue reading to find out how this empowers you and young people to protect ..read more

We bring the Ocean to the classroom, empowering young people to protect the ecosystem that provides their every second breath.  We translate Ocean science into engaging resources and content and run UNESCO-endorsed educational programmes for 3 - 25 year olds. Sign up for Ocean learning resources, lesson plans, and engaging content: *required Your Email Address * Your Name * Ocean Generation and Ocean Academy will use the information provided here to be in touch with updates and marketing. I am happy to receive emails from Ocean Generation and Ocean Academy. You can unsubscribe a ..read more

Ocean positive news, stories, and action you can take - without the doom, gloom and scaremongering you're used to.  We're empowering an inclusive global movement to tackle Ocean threats through science and storytelling. Monthly Ocean Science - translated into engaging tools and content Pop-culture stories Environmental learning *required Email Address * First Name * Ocean Generation will use the information provided here to be in touch with updates and marketing. I am happy to receive emails from Ocean Generation You can unsubscribe at any time. Welcome to the Ocean Generation. (func ..read more

Want to drive positive change for the planet but not sure how? You're in the right place. We run skills development workshops and provide practical tools and resources for 16 - 25 year olds who want to make waves for our planet. Monthly bite-sized environmental learning in your inbox; driven by popular culture and the science we're known for. *required Email Address * First Name Confirm that you would like to hear from Ocean Generation. I am happy to receive emails from Ocean Generation You can unsubscribe at any time. Welcome to Ocean Generation's Wavemaker Programme. (function($) {window.fna ..read more

Our Ocean Intelligence approach has been endorsed by UNESCO. Since 2009, we’ve been experts in Ocean health. Our award-winning documentary ‘A Plastic Ocean’, was named by Sir David Attenborough as “one of the most important films of our time.” Now, we tackle the full range of human actions threatening the Ocean. Our Ocean Intelligence approach, endorsed by UNESCO, underpins all our work and youth engagement programmes. What is Ocean Intelligence?  Ocean Intelligence uses the power of storytelling to translate complex Ocean science into engaging content and practical actions anyone from an ..read more

Seagrasses are among the most widespread coastal ecosystems worldwide and range from the tropics to boreal margins of the Ocean. They are flowering plants that live in shallow waters that can sometimes be seen from space. The name seagrass stems from the many species with long and narrow leaves, which grow by rhizome extension and often spread across large “meadows” resembling grassland; many species superficially resemble terrestrial grasses. These deep-rooted meadows cover over 300,000km2, roughly the size of Italy, spanning 159 countries and six continents. They do not exist in Antarctica ..read more