The Starfish Canada welcomed their new group of Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 for 2022! Ocean Wise is excited to announce that 3 of our youth ambassadors were selected. Congratulations Caio Krause Conradt, Cogie Cogan, and Iman Berry! From coast to coast to coast, young Canadians have been inspiring and leading the environmental movement with … Continued
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 21 Young people from around the world can now apply to participate in three exciting activities before and during the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5). Dubbed the IMPAC5 Youth and Young Professional Coastal Connections, this youth enrichment program features three connections focused on congress networking and intergenerational knowledge … Continued
For Shayla Watson, the morning of June 1st was a turning point in her life. After watching the sun rise over the shores of Manitoulin Island, she gathered with other Ocean Bridge ambassadors for a water walk led by the Wikwemikong Peltier family waterwalkers. The walk, a traditional experience of the Anishinaabe Nation, was an … Continued
Ocean Wise’s Direct Action program places 30 young people in immersive virtual and field-based service-learning placements working with government organizations, not-for-profits, and creative arts partners across Canada. In the summer of 2022, Alissa Sallans worked as a research assistant with PhD candidate Kristina Miller as part of the Ocean Wise Youth Direct Action program at the … Continued
Ocean Wise’s Direct Action program places 30 young people in immersive virtual and field-based service-learning placements working with government organizations, not-for-profits and creative arts partners across Canada. Over the past two years, Direct Action has placed five ambassadors with Oak Island Films, a television production company based in Ottawa, Ontario and Bristol, England. Dr. Ted Oakes … Continued
This year, YouthToSea brought together 80 youth from the lower Mainland of Vancouver to provide them with opportunities to develop their ocean conservation knowledge and personal skills. The following blog was written by Alex as part of their work experience (WEX) communications placement with YouthToSea. Alex grew up in Surrey, BC and is in grade … Continued
By: Jen Willoughby Photo credit: Raincoast Education Society Ocean Wise’s Direct Action program places 30 young people in immersive field based educational projects working with government organizations and research partners throughout Canada. Direct Action Ambassador, Jen Willoughby, completed her placement with Raincoast Education Society in July 2022. Some of the projects that Jen has been able … Continued
Ocean Wise would like to congratulate Casey Lo, YouthToSea alum for winning the Burnaby Youth Environmental award for her outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship and revitalization of an indoor greenhouse at Burnaby Mountain Secondary School. During her time at YouthToSea, Casey shared her passion for gardening and protecting our oceans. With the help of her … Continued
Direct Action Blog Post by Michelle Matson It is amazing to me that two people can be in the same place at the same time but see the landscape in completely different ways because of what they know and how they learned it. When I see a maple tree, I look for the flowers, seeds, … Continued
Ocean Wise has officially announced the winners of the inaugural Ocean Wise Innovator Lab. This project-based competition for youth aged 13-30 elevated voices by providing mentorship from leading ocean health experts and entrepreneurs who helped participants develop innovative ocean health solutions with a particular focus on plastic pollution. During the three-month program, participants received education … 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.