Blue Schools Canada

Advancing Action Stream #3

Project Lead: COLC
Partners: CaNOE, Ocean School, M-Expertise Marine, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Parks Canada
Theme: Ocean Education & Training

Blue Schools Canada

In June 2021, the All-Atlantic Blue Schools Network (AA-BSN) was formally launched. The AA-BSN is one of six All-Atlantic joint pilot actions which comprise the All-Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance.

Canada is part of the above Alliance and we are in the early stages of establishing a Blue Schools Network here in Canada. 2022 marks our pilot year!

What is a Blue School?

A Blue School is any classroom or school that engages students in learning projects that deepen ocean understanding, raise awareness about ocean issues, and involve local community initiatives that inspire action to restore and ensure a healthy ocean for current and future generations.

Don’t let the name ‘All-Atlantic’ fool you! All schools across Canada from coast to coast to coast can be part of the Blue Schools Canada Network. And don’t let the word ‘ocean’ fool you! Inland schools and teachers who are engaging students in learning about local waterways and watersheds, all of which connect us to each other and the ocean, are as important as coastal schools!