Our Projects

Discover the many projects that COLC is a part of

Priority Areas

As we work together to implement and advance the Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy, our projects are collaborative and national in scope, focusing on three priority areas: Education & Engagement, Research & Impact, Leadership & Advocacy

Projects

Leadership & Advocacy

National & International Presentation

COLC lead staff are regularly invited to present at national and international conferences, forums, and events to highlight the ocean literacy work being done in Canada and to help advocate for the relevance and advancement of ocean literacy globally.

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Research & Impact

Ocean Literacy Dialogues

The aim of the Ocean Literacy Dialogues series is to co-organize public events that enable knowledge exchange across different geographical and socio-cultural contexts, and that catalyze action as we work together to achieve the overarching goal of the UN Ocean Decade (2021-2030)

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Outreach & Education

ECOP Canada

ECOP Canada About ECOP Canada ECOP Canada is the Canadian network for the Global ECOP program, endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade. ECOP Canada aims

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Outreach & Education

Coastal Connection Challenge

This workshop series is co-designing an engaging and inclusive campaign to mobilize Canadian youth, increase awareness of the Ocean Decade, why it matters, and how to get involved.

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Outreach & Education

Blue Futures Pathways

Blue Futures Pathways, led by the Students on Ice Foundation, connects youth across Canada with education, employment, and funding opportunities to inspire and support them in developing successful careers in the Sustainable Blue Economy.

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Research & Impact

Stories for Stream2Sea

Canadians from coast to coast to coast are invited to share stories of their connection with the ocean and how this connection may be changing.

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Research & Impact

Ocean Literacy Research Community

COLC served as the lead applicant and co-organizer of the Developing a Global Ocean Literacy Research Program satellite activity at the first UN Ocean Decade Laboratory: An Inspiring & Engaging Ocean which took place on July 7-8th, 2021.

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