European Marine Science Educators' Association (EMSEA)

🌊 Strengthening the Black Sea Literacy Network 🌊 We’re thrilled to invite you to the upcoming #EMSEA webinar, hosted as part of the BRIDGE Black Sea project and designed specifically for the #BlackSeaLiteracy Network. 📅 Date: February 12th, 2025 📍 Where: Online This interactive session is open to anyone passionate about advancing #OceanLiteracy in the #BlackSea region. Why join? This webinar will bring together members of the Black Sea Literacy Network, as well as educators, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders, to: ▪️ Explore the critical role of ocean literacy in the sustainable development of the Black Sea region ▪️ Share knowledge, ideas, and best practices ▪️ Build connections to strengthen collaborations for the future 🔗 To learn more and register go to 👉https://lnkd.in/d5ktZQnW Be part of this important discussion and help shape the future of the Black Sea’s #SustainableDevelopment through ocean literacy. 🌍💙 #BRIDGEBS #MarineEducation #Collaboration Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea CPMR Balkan and Black Sea Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) DOORS Black Sea

🌊 Attention Teachers and Youth Leaders! 🌊 We’re thrilled to invite your students (ages 16–18) to apply for the Young Citizens' Council for the Ocean, a groundbreaking initiative that empowers young Europeans to contribute to #OceanGovernance and #OceanProtection. As one of the winners of the #EU4Ocean Challenge 2024, the #BeaBlueCitizen Project offers an extraordinary opportunity for students to develop innovative solutions and explore their role as "Blue Citizens"—active stewards of the ocean. Why involve your students? ▪️ Global Impact: Their work will be presented to European policymakers and at international forums, including #UNOC3. ▪️ Leadership Skills: Participants will gain insights into governance systems and foster decision-making skills. ▪️Unique Experience: Free thematic workshops start in February 2025, culminating in an excursion to the sea in May 2025, featuring hands-on collaboration and water-related activities with peers from across Europe. Your encouragement could be pivotal in shaping the next generation of global citizens, empowering them to lead sustainability efforts while enriching your school’s commitment to #EnvironmentalEducation and #CivicEngagement. 🌍 📅 Applications are now open and close on 31 January 2025. 🔗 Follow the link to apply and learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dvA9ZvPR Let’s inspire the next generation to be changemakers for our oceans! 🌊 #YoungCitizensCouncil #Youth4Ocean #EUBlueSchools ACTeon environment JPI Oceans REVOLVE

Requesting support for addition of "Supporting Ocean Literacy" section to UNOC3 Political Declaration - please see below and consider signing on!! On behalf of the global Ocean Literacy community, we - as members of the IOC-UNESCO Ocean Literacy Group of Experts and the DCO on Challenge 10 and the OLWA Steering Committees - are writing this letter to underline the importance of Ocean Literacy and strongly advocate for its presence in the final version of the UNOC3 Declaration titled “Our ocean, our future: accelerating action.” Ocean Literacy represents one of the pillars of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). After being originally developed more than 20 years ago to enhance ocean topics in formal education, Ocean Literacy has since then profoundly evolved, to encompass the complexity of human-ocean interactions and relationships. Today, Ocean Literacy is much more than understanding ocean science: it means recognizing the far-reaching consequences of our actions. By cultivating a global culture of ocean stewardship, we can facilitate a future where we thrive in harmony with the ocean. We need an ocean-literate society that advocates for policies that respect the ocean’s inherent right to exist, flourish and regenerate. In this context, UNOC3 represents a crucial opportunity to make the voice of the global Ocean Literacy community heard in the international policy arena: one that cannot be missed. We urge you to consider including the following paragraph in the UNOC3 Declaration under Art.24: “Commit to implementing initiatives that improve overall ocean literacy in educational frameworks and wider public awareness initiatives, emphasizing transdisciplinary, experiential and inclusive learning approaches that acknowledge scientific and traditional knowledge to address systemic challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable marine resource management, and to cultivate ocean stewardship across all sectors of society.” Moreover, the key messages and action points included in the Venice Declaration for Ocean Literacy in Action, a milestone document created through an inclusive and comprehensive process and adopted at the Ocean Literacy World Conference in Venice last June, contribute to clearly state its strategic relevance in advancing sustainable development. Therefore, we decided to include the 10 action points developed therein as an Annex to this petition. If you agree with the above statements, you can sign this petition: https://lnkd.in/eNEE7pWq

🌊 Internship Opportunity: Join the Blue School Secretariat! 🌍 We’re looking for talented students to support the #EUBlueSchools secretariat of the Network of European Blue Schools, part of the #EU4Ocean Coalition for Ocean Literacy. This internship is a unique chance to contribute to #OceanLiteracy while gaining valuable experience in an international initiative. 🌊✨ 💼 What You’ll Do: Under the guidance of our Managing Director and Project Manager, your tasks may include: ▪️ Engaging with teachers through effective communication ▪️ Assessing applications and certifying existing and new schools ▪️ Developing promotional materials and mapping opportunities by country or region ▪️ Supporting events when needed 👩🎓 Who Can Apply? ▪️ Students enrolled in a Bachelor, Master, or PhD program related to ocean science or (blue) education ▪️ Graduates in the above fields within the last 12 months ▪️ Applicants must be at least 20 years old ▪️ Only students from EU countries are eligible 🔗 For detailed information and to apply visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dDfkf6ZS #InternshipOpportunity #BlueSchools #MarineEducation #JoinUs

🌊 It’s that time of year again—we’re launching the first call for European Blue Schools of 2025! 🐙 How to apply? 1️ Visit the link below. 2️ Fill out the online form describing the ocean- or water-related project you’ve conducted or are currently working on with your students. 3️ Wait for the results, which will be announced at the beginning of next month. 4️ Celebrate becoming a member of the European Blue Schools Network! Join the network of #EUBlueSchools and be part of a community dedicated to fostering #OceanLiteracy 📚🐠. ✨ By joining, you’ll gain access to: 📚 Educational resources 📅 Exclusive events 🏆 Awards and recognition 🤝 Partnership opportunities 📅 Applications are open from 20 January to 30 May—don’t miss your chance! 🔗 To learn more and apply visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzi93eWi #EU4Ocean #EUBlueSchools #EMFAF #school #BlueSkills #BlueEconomy #oceanliteracy CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency ACTeon environment JPI Oceans UNESCO Ocean EuroGOOS, European Global Ocean Observing System Youth and Environment Europe (YEE) EurOcean European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) Nausicaa Centre National de la Mer Youth4Ocean Forum OCTA - Overseas Countries and Territories Association European Schoolnet REVOLVE

🌊 Attention Teachers in Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Greece, and Cyprus! 🌍 Are you passionate about helping your students explore exciting career pathways in the Blue Economy—an economy connected to the ocean? We’re inviting schools to become pilot schools in the Next_BlueGeneration Project! Pilot schools will test an innovative toolkit of applications, materials, and games designed to assess students’ skills and guide them toward careers in the Blue Economy. Why join? 🔹 Be part of a project that bridges education and the #BlueEconomy industry. 🔹 Empower your students with knowledge and skills for #BlueCareer pathways. 🔹 Explore new tools for #CareerGuidance in your classroom. 💡 Good news! We’ve extended the registration deadline by one more week—you can now register by January 24, 2025! If you’re interested in blue careers and want to inspire your students, this is the perfect opportunity! 🔗 Visit the link to learn more and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9Z47j4p #Next_BlueGeneration #CINEA #EMFAF #PilotSchools

Explore how #OceanLiteracy contributes to #BlackSea's sustainable development! 🌊 Join Black Sea Literacy Network Webinar, hosted by our partner European Marine Science Educators' Association (EMSEA) aiming to foster collaboration and advance ocean literacy. 🗓12 Feb ⏰ 11:00 To Register ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gcQBYyHV

🌊 Throwback to #EMSEA2024 in Zadar! 🌍 In September 2024, we had the privilege of hosting an incredible conference in beautiful Zadar, in collaboration with the University of Zadar and 20 000 Leagues Marine Explorers Society. The energy, ideas, and collaborations made it an unforgettable event for advancing ocean literacy! We’re thrilled to announce that the Book of Abstracts is finally here and ready for you to explore. 📘✨ 🔗 Follow the link - https://lnkd.in/dkXqUDnJ to dive in and read about the fascinating presentations, workshops, and posters we were lucky to experience in Zadar. Have fun exploring, and stay tuned — news about #EMSEA2025 is coming soon! 👀 #OceanLiteracy #MarineEducation

🌊 Join Us for Next Week’s Masterclass! 🌍 While today we’re excited to host the #EMSEA Northern Seas regional group relaunch meeting, we’re also looking ahead to next week’s inspiring masterclass: 🗓️ Ocean Literacy and Policy - Amplifying Community Voices 📅 Date: Friday, 17 January ⏰ Time: 12:00–1:30 PM UK Time (13:00–14:30 CET) 📍 Venue: Online In this engaging session, our members, Elouise Dalziel from the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Dr. Mark Ward from the Somerset Wildlife Trust, will guide us through an interactive workshop that explores how community-driven projects can make meaningful impacts on #policy and amplify #OceanLiteracy. What to Expect: 🔹 Learn how the Scottish Wildlife Trust successfully amplifies community voices in local and national marine planning policies 🔹 Discuss best practices already in action 🔹 Reflect on the key challenges still ahead 🔹 Share your own challenges, successes, and ideas from community projects across Europe 🔹 Connect and collaborate by sharing links to your own projects, websites, or published literature This is a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas and work together to shape impactful ocean literacy initiatives that influence policy. 🔗 Visit the link to learn more and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxSMKZEh We look forward to seeing you there! 🌊💬 #CommunityVoices #Policy #MarineEducation #Masterclass

🌊 Welcome to 2025! 🌊 We hope you had a wonderful holiday break and are ready to dive into the ocean literacy challenges of the new year. We’re kicking off 2025 with some exciting news—the re-launch of the EMSEA Northern Seas group! 🎉 This regional group covers the coastal waters around the British Isles (including the Celtic Sea and Irish Sea), the North Sea, and the English Channel (La Manche). It extends to the northern coasts of France, Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany, the seas around Denmark, and along Norway’s west coast up into the Norwegian Sea. Whether you’re an EMSEA member or not, we warmly invite you to join us for an online meeting: 📅 Date: Friday, 10 January 2025 ⏰ Time: 13:30–14:30 GMT (UK, London) / 14:30–15:30 CET (Brussels) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dzBhWTnu The discussion will explore: 🔹 Aims of the group (USP and links with other existing networks and initiatives) 🔹 Geographical remit and group name 🔹 Membership and roles 🔹 Events/projects for 2025/26 Let’s start the year strong with fresh ideas and collaborative plans for advancing ocean literacy across the Northern Seas. We look forward to seeing you there! #OceanLiteracy #EMSEA #NorthernSeas #MarineEducation #Collaboration