It’s truly heartwarming to see business take action for our ocean. EcoChit, a Vancouver-based company, on a mission to help save our planet. They developed eco-friendly receipt paper that is designed to create awareness about climate solutions while giving businesses a simple way to support them. EcoChit’s founders, Lauren Cousins and Meagan Siddall, have been … Continued
The 2021-22 program year for Ocean Bridge Classic, Ocean Bridge Direct Action, and YouthToSea has officially wrapped, and it was another big year across the teams! 235 passionate, creative, and dedicated youth and young professionals completed their ocean service experience with Ocean Wise and joined our alumni network! This year our ambassadors: Contributed 64,000 hours … Continued
There is a lot happening at Ocean Wise, so follow us to stay updated. This month we wrapped up a successful year of Ocean Bridge Direct Action placements, and officially launched Waves of Change! See some of the highlights! Ocean Wise Youth Facebook congratulated our Direct Action Ambassadors for wrapping up their placements this past … Continued
March wrapped up another successful year for Ocean Bridge and closed off the famous Ocean Wise Seafood Festival. We had a lot of wins to celebrate below! See some of the highlights! Ocean Wise Youth Celebrated Ocean Bridge Ambassador, Rachel Lewis! Rachel started her work for the Atlantic Ocean Bridge cohort with one goal in … Continued
Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program brings together a national team of 170 young people (ages 18-30) to engage in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway service projects for their home communities. UNEA-5 conference We are excited to share that, with the support of our partners at United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada), three Ocean Bridge Ambassadors … Continued
Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program brings together a national team of young people (ages 18-30) to contribute to ocean health and conservation. Ambassadors develop new skills, build relationships across the country and take meaningful action to protect the ocean. Frankie Marquez is an alumna from the 2019 Ocean Bridge cohort. She worked for Park’s Canada’s … Continued
In 2021, 160 young people (ages 18-30) formed Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program, a national team engaged for eleven months in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway service projects for their home communities. Ocean Wise Direct Action is an exciting immersive program for in-depth learning and youth engagement with oceanic and aquatic conservation efforts across Canada. This … Continued
In 2021, 160 young people (ages 18-30) formed Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program, a national team engaged for eleven months in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway service projects for their home communities. Ocean Wise Direct Action is an exciting immersive program for in-depth learning and youth engagement with oceanic and aquatic conservation efforts across … Continued
The Starfish Canada welcomed their new group of Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 for 2021! Ocean Wise is excited to announce that 4 of our youth ambassadors were selected as young Canadians who have been inspiring and leading the environmental movement with their creativity and passion. Congratulations Maddie Carr, Rachel Dong, Will Crolla, and Melanie … Continued
with intro writing by Anisa Dhanji and artwork by River Miller Young people (ages 18-30) form Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program, a national team engaged for eleven months in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway service projects for their home communities. Anisa Dhanji is a 2021 Ocean Bridge Ambassador residing on the Pacific coast. As the … Continued
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Ocean Wise is based in the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We work across Turtle Island and beyond, supporting Indigenous peoples in their vital work on ocean conservation and biodiversity whenever possible or as we are invited to.