European Marine Science Educators' Association (EMSEA)

📢 Exciting news! The first BlueLightS funding call opens in Sept 2024! 🌊💧 We're supporting ocean & water literacy programs in European schools. 🏫📚 Projects should: 💡 Support the EU Mission "Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030" 💡 Strengthen NEBS 💡 Use eTwinning for collaborative learning 💡 Engage the whole school community Who can apply? Accredited primary, secondary, & vocational schools in the EU & associated countries. 🌍 ⏳ Project Duration: 2-5 months 💶 Budget: Up to €3000 per project Stay tuned for more info 👉  https://lnkd.in/eUYf2YNh #BlueLightS #BlueEducation #OceanLiteracy #EUfunding #MissionOcean

🌊 Second successful OSES intervention with children in Cherbourg! 🌊 On July 9, our #OSES partners - Think tank Sport et Citoyenneté and Surfrider España participated in the "Ocean in Our Hands" event. 🔍 Organized by the La Vague Normande, this day was dedicated to raising awareness among children about protecting our oceans and seas. They had the opportunity to experiment with tools both on land and at sea. The program included: 〰 Measurement of water quality 〰 Waste collection 〰 Assessment of different types of marine pollution 〰 Presentation and quiz on the environment and the Channel 🙏 A big thank you to La Vague Normande and all the children for their enthusiastic involvement! ➡ Discover more about the #OSES project: https://oses-project.org/ ❗And don't forget, our OSES Good Practices Handbook is now available! The guide compiles 2️⃣5️⃣ initiatives from 17 countries, aiming to promote ocean protection education and raise environmental awareness through sports — a key goal of the OSES project 👉 https://lnkd.in/ddTKyAMV #OceanConservation #MarineEducation #YouthEngagement #Cherbourg #SurfriderEspaña #NormandySailingLeague #EnvironmentalAwareness

🌊 Join us for an exciting #EU4OCEAN Webinar Series! 📆 Date: 17 July 🕰 Time: 2 pm CES 📍Location: Online 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dVRy8P_x We're thrilled to announce the 1st webinar in our series, "Where Ocean Literacy meets EU Business. CESR Practices". This event will explore the intersection of #oceanliteracy and corporate environmental and social responsibility (CESR) practices within the EU business sector. Featured Speakers: 🔹 Luca Barani | Environmental Economist and Ocean Advocate. Luca Barani is co-founder of Sea the Change (seathechange.eu) and passionate about impact communication. 🔹 Bram Pauwels | Advisor of the European BIC Network (EBN) senior management on strategic direction and stakeholder positioning in the innovation sector, leveraging over 13 years of international experience in strategy, marketing, and management. He has a strong background in startup support, innovation ecosystems, and impact entrepreneurship policy development. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for businesses, environmental professionals, and anyone passionate about ocean sustainability to come together and drive positive change. ☝️ Don't miss out on this chance to be part of the #EU4Ocean and make a difference! 🌊 Let's work together to ensure a sustainable future for our ocean! #oceanliteracy #sustainability #ocean #blueeconomy #environment

Have you registered for our upcoming webinar? 🌊 Innovation in Marine Education 🌊 📅 Date: 16th July 🕒 Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM BST We're thrilled to have an incredible line-up of speakers: 🎙️ Dr Emma McKinley - Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University. Emma will kick things off by exploring the evolution of ocean literacy and its importance in today's world. 🎙️ Emily Cunningham - Co-founder of the successful Motion for the Ocean initiative. Emily will delve into how local governments can play a pivotal role in growing ocean literacy. Plus, we will be diving into the successful European Blue Schools programme to hear first-hand from a teacher about the positive impact the programme has had on her school. 🔗 Register now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dV2zNky4 #MarineEducation #OceanLiteracy #InnovationInEducation #Webinar #BlueSchools #EMSEA

🌊 Webinar Alert! 🌊 Innovation in Marine Education 📅 Date: 16th July 🕒 Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM BST Join us for our upcoming webinar! We're thrilled to have an incredible line-up of speakers: 🎙️ Dr Emma McKinley - Senior Research Fellow at Cardiff University. Emma will kick things off by exploring the evolution of ocean literacy and its importance in today's world. 🎙️ Emily Cunningham - Co-founder of the successful Motion for the Ocean initiative. Emily will delve into how local governments can play a pivotal role in growing ocean literacy. Plus, we will be diving into the successful European Blue Schools programme to hear first-hand from a teacher about the positive impact the programme has had on her school. 🔗 Register now and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dV2zNky4 #MarineEducation #OceanLiteracy #InnovationInEducation #Webinar #BlueSchools #EMSEA

June 28th is your last chance to register at an early bird rate. Don't miss out ! #EMSEA Annual Conference 2024.

⛵ Are you a water-sport enthusiast or interested in ocean literacy? 🌊 Check out the finalized digital resources of the Fins into the Water project! This initiative aims to enhance Mediterranean Sea Literacy among water sports centers, academia, and the tourism sector to contribute to the conservation of the region. Together with our 6 partners, we have created useful, easily understandable, yet informative content that is now free for anyone interested. You can access our extensive library on the #EMSEA website 👉 https://lnkd.in/emDzKyBU Head to the link and dive deep into the beautiful Mediterranean! 🐟🌅 #OceanLiteracy #MediterraneanSea #WaterSports #Conservation #Education

🌊 On June 5th, we joined our #OSES project partners, including Surfrider España , Think tank Sport et Citoyenneté and Citizenship, and DAN Europe, in Malta 🇲🇹 for an exciting pilot intervention. The event, titled "KNOWING CLIMATE TO SAVE THE OCEAN," focused on engaging youths in environmental awareness through sport. The day included snorkeling activities and water quality tests, providing a hands-on approach to learning about the ocean's health. This event was a fantastic opportunity to test the methodology and tools developed as part of the OSES project. 🎉 We’re thrilled to see the positive impact and look forward to more initiatives like this! And don't forget, our OSES Good Practices Handbook is now available! The guide compiles 25 initiatives from 17 countries, aiming to promote ocean protection education and raise environmental awareness through sports—a key goal of the OSES project. The handbook offers practical examples to inspire sports organizations, schools, environmental NGOs, museums, and aquariums to develop activities and approaches that protect the environment. To learn more visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dShmbM2r #OceanConservation #ClimateAwareness #YouthEngagement #EnvironmentalEducation #SustainableFuture #GoodPractices

#MakeEUBlue Awards: The Small Scientist Project is the special award winner in the category “Best Education Initiative”! This incredible project, developed by Dr Andrea B., targets early childhood education in Norway. Using the enchanting picture book "Callie og Vannveggen," it introduces young children to the wonders of ocean science. 📚🔬 The book, paired with guides for hands-on ocean science experiments and creative art activities, not only sparks curiosity and critical thinking but also shines a light on amazing female scientists as role models. 🌟👩🔬 #oceanliteracy #marineeducation #book #EU4Ocean #EUBlueSchools #Youth4Ocean

⚠ Check out this article by Economist Impact, where our Managing Director, Evy Copejans, discusses our impactful work on #EUBlueSchools! Discover how #oceanliteracy is key to tackling various ocean-related challenges. The Economist Impact is an initiative that combines the rigour of a think-tank with the creativity of a media brand to engage an influential global audience. Their World Ocean Initiative is dedicated to fostering a sustainable ocean economy by addressing critical issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Dive into the article to learn more! 🌊 #EMSEA #SustainableOceans #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #EU4Ocean https://lnkd.in/dU9w6g88