Last week, Ocean Wise sent a delegation of Ocean Bridge alumni to Lisbon, Portugal for the United Nations Ocean Conference. The Conference aimed to encourage much-needed innovative, science-based solutions to begin a new chapter of global ocean action. As a climate and ocean advocate, and 2018 Ocean Bridge alum, Jasveen Brar was invited to take … Continued
This summer, the Ocean Wise Sea Dome is on its FIRST ever tour. The Sea Dome is an immersive, pop-up ocean adventure. The planetarium-style six-metre dome projects 360-degree 4K cinematic footage of the ocean and its creatures, “transporting” youth under the sea. Over 14-weeks, the Ocean Wise Mobile Team is taking the dome through Western … Continued
In 2021, 160 young people (ages 18-30) formed Ocean Wise’s Ocean Bridge program. This national team is engaged in co-creating and delivering ocean and waterway projects for their communities. This blog highlights a service project from 2021 ambassador Yasmin Schepens on bringing awareness to cigarette butt litter. Yasmin Schepens is an Ocean Bridge alum who … Continued
By Chevaun Toulouse 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. Chevaun Toulouse is a Direct Action alum who completed her placement in Spring of 2022 with Oak Island Films. … Continued
By Jesse Gruneau 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. Jesse is a passionate advocate for conservation who aspires to have a career in educating others about the natural … Continued
There is a lot happening at Ocean Wise, so follow us to stay updated. This month we wrapped up the first year of Ocean Wise Innovator Lab (stay tuned to hear about the winners!) and onboarded a new cohort of ambassadors for Ocean Bridge and YouthToSea! See some of the highlights! @OceanWiseYouth celebrated the start … 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
By Anneka Vanderpas In 2021, 160 young people (ages 18-30) joined 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. DIRECT ACTION is an exciting immersive program for in-depth learning and youth engagement with oceanic and aquatic conservation efforts … Continued
by Nicholas Low 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. Nicholas Low is a 2021 Ocean Bridge Direct Action Ambassador. He is 26 years old, born and raised in Vancouver, … Continued
By Brittany MacLean YouthToSea is a 5-month program that coaches youth (ages 15-18) and gives them opportunities to develop their problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication skills through engaging with their local community on making connections to our oceans. Last year, YouthToSea brought together 80 youth from the lower Mainland of Vancouver to provide them with opportunities … 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.