A weekly series of five-minute audio essays on a wide range of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects. More than 550 episodes are now available for RSS feed, podcast, and syndicated use at no cost by community and public radio stations worldwide. We are distributed throughout North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. Broadcasters: please contact us for more information. LEARN MORE.
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World Ocean Forum is a place for key ocean voices: professionals and Citizens of the Ocean alike, to contribute to an active forum of opinion, ideas, and proposals for change in ocean policy and action worldwide. World Ocean Forum is actively pursuing submissions. To inquire about becoming a contributing writer, please contact us: director@thew2o.net.
are focused, evocative, timely, and are made possible through the support of our sponsors. They will fit in small spaces, are economical to produce, and are well-suited for schools, libraries, museums and aquaria, and any other educational organization. Subjects such as exploration, maritime culture, art, literature, shipbuilding, transportation, trade, and more. Explore World Ocean Exhibits
World Ocean Observatory (W2O) is pleased to share World Ocean Explorer, a first-of-its-kind immersive virtual aquarium. DEEP SEA, sponsored by Schmidt Ocean Institute, is the first exhibit in the virtual aquarium, showcasing deep-sea discoveries.
The interactive hub, which will provide access to DEEP SEA and all future exhibits, is coming in January 2023. The hub will provide a stunning virtual space at sea level where visitors can enter exhibits, interact with features and infographics, and browse the 2-level space among marine species and 3D environments.
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WORLD OCEAN RADIO Five-minute weekly insights dive into ocean science, advocacy and education, hosted by Peter Neill, Director of the W2O, author, and lifelong ocean advocate. Episodes offer perspectives on global ocean issues, today’s challenges, marine science and policy, and exemplary solutions. Available for RSS feed, podcast, and syndicated use at no cost by community radio stations worldwide. |
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WORLD OCEAN EXPLORER An exploratory, educational virtual aquarium experience, free for use in the classroom and at home by ocean enthusiasts ages 10 and up. DEEP SEA showcases encounters and discoveries during Schmidt Ocean Institute deep-sea expeditions. Start exploring today: worldoceanexplorer.org/deep-sea-aquarium.html |
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OCEAN CURRICULUM CATALOG Looking for activities, lesson plans, science projects or marine species resources for the classroom? Our Curriculum Catalog provides a comprehensive list of links to educational content, lesson plans, and educational activities for kindergarten through secondary programs. |
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VISUALIZATION THEATER Modern data visualizations offer innovative and fascinating ways to look at, actively engage in, and interpret data and ocean events. Visualization Theater has the potential to transform the way in which we engage with and learn about scientific facts related to the world ocean. |
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Visit W2O's YouTube Channel to find a variety of engaging, cutting-edge, beautiful, informative, thoughtful and relevant original and curated content. Our intent is to communicate the full spectrum of today's ocean issues: climate, fresh water, food, energy, trade, transportation, public health, finance, governance, recreation, culture and more. Subscribe today. |
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