The United Nation’s 2024 theme for International Youth Day is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” In honour of this theme, we’re celebrating the power of youth digital innovation in the conservation space via some of our incredible Ocean Wise youth projects. In today’s fast-paced world, digitalization is transforming the conservation … Continued
Written by: Jilian Tolzmann An Ocean Wise Youth Alumni Op-Ed Jilian Tolzmann is a multidisciplinary artist passionate about the ocean, having grown up visiting the Vancouver Aquarium. She is an alumna of Ocean Wise’s Youth to Sea and Eco-Action Accelerator programs. Jilian has performed with theatres like Carousel Theatre and The Cultch, creating a climate-focused … Continued
Joshua Robin is a high school student in Ottawa, Ontario who has a deep passion for environmental science. At his school, he runs the Horticultural Club and the Eco Club, hoping to inspire more action towards solving climate-related issues. As part of his participation in Youth to Sea’s 2023 Ottawa cohort, Joshua focused his ocean … Continued
Welcome to the Ocean Action Grant Blog series! In this series we will be showcasing some of the different Ocean Action Grant projects youth have completed across Canada! The Ocean Action Grant is a microgrant that provides youth across Canada with up to $3000 in funding to lead an individual or collaborative project that contributes … Continued
Welcome to the Ocean Action Grant Blog series! In this series we will be showcasing some of the different Ocean Action Grant projects youth have completed across Canada! The Ocean Action Grant is a microgrant that provides youth across Canada with up to $3000 in funding to lead an individual or collaborative project that contributes to positive change for the environment.
Welcome to the Ocean Action Grant Blog series! In this series we will be showcasing some of the different Ocean Action Grant projects youth have completed across Canada! The Ocean Action Grant is a microgrant that provides youth across Canada with up to $3,000 in funding to lead an individual or collaborative project that contributes … Continued
An Ocean Bridge ambassador Op-Ed Bryant M. Serre is a PhD student at Toronto Metropolitan University, in the Urban Water Centre. He is a 2023 Ocean Bridge alumni, whose current work involves assessing the impact of common de-icers (road salt) on sensitive primary consumers within the Toronto and Region Area of Concern. Bryant is also … Continued
Beatrice Sharpe (she/her) is a grade 11 student and Youth to Sea Victoria ambassador. Spending most of her life in Victoria on the coast of British Columbia (BC), she loves everything about the ocean. Which is why she believes there needs to be more voices to protect it. A passionate learner and activist, she has … Continued
Joanna Tucci is a biologist, animal lover and eco-friendly advocate who wants to share her passion for the environment with others to inspire change. She completed her BSc and MSc in Environmental Biology where she conducted research focused on the use of native plant species to improve water quality in wetlands. Currently, she works for … Continued
Hannah Charness is a 2023 Ocean Pathways ambassador as well as a freshly minted marine biologist currently working with the Kelp Rescue Initiative at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. Hannah did her Ocean Pathways placement at the Ucluelet Aquarium which conducts sea star surveys- it’s through her role assisting the aquarium with animal care/education that … 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.