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SHORE Webinar: How schools can become agents of change for ocean literacy
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
About this webinar
Schools are uniquely placed to lead the way in building ocean literacy. By sharing practical examples of school-led initiatives, we can show how classrooms have already become living laboratories for sustainability: student-led beach cleanups that combine science with community service, partnerships with local marine centers to monitor water quality, or creative arts projects that raise awareness of ocean biodiversity. These examples demonstrate that when young people are empowered, they not only learn about the ocean but also inspire their families and communities to take action.
The event aims to highlight how schools can become powerful catalysts for ocean literacy and sustainability. By showcasing innovative, school-led initiatives across Europe, it underscores the essential role of education in advancing the EU’s Mission Ocean & Waters goals.
The event introduces the SHORE project’s efforts to develop and share blue curricula, empowering teachers and students to actively protect marine and freshwater ecosystems through hands-on learning and collaboration.
Join us to:

Learn from inspiring examples of school-driven projects making a measurable difference in ocean and water conservation.
Engage with educators, researchers, and project coordinators involved in the SHORE project.
Access innovative educational materials and strategies that can be integrated into classrooms and local communities.
Join the Ocean & Waters Ambassador of the Year Award session recognizing individuals driving progress in ocean literacy.

Date & Time
The webinar will start at 4pm (CET) on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
Agenda

Keynote speech | Afşın Yusuf Çetinkaya – SHORE project coordinator, Yildiz Technical University
Presentation of the SHORE Country Hubs | Jean-Marie Graïc – Associate professor, University of Padua
Winners of the Ocean & Waters Ambassador of the Year Awards

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Primary School (Türkiye) with their project “Blue Heritage, Blue Future”
İzmir Karşıyaka Zeki Şairoğlu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School (Türkiye) with their project “From Rain to Ocean: Sustainable Water Management and Microplastic Reduction”

Registration
Registration for this event is free but mandatory. Please register here.

Let's talk about the Baltic - Part 4
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
🎬 Let’s Talk About the Baltic Sea – New Episode!
Loop – Can We Count How Much Plastic Is in the Sea?
Every day, we use plastic — bottles, bags, wrappers, even fishing nets. It makes life easier… but there’s a catch. Much of this plastic doesn’t just disappear when we throw it away. A big part of it ends up in our rivers and, eventually, in the sea. 🌊
Scientists estimate that around 80% of all plastic in the ocean comes from land! But how much plastic is really out there? What types of plastic float, sink, or hide in the sand? And how on Earth do we measure it?
To find out, researchers collect samples from beaches, seawater, ice, and even marine animals. Using special nets, microscopes, and chemical tools, they track down tiny pieces called microplastics — smaller than a grain of rice! These invisible fragments tell a big story about how our daily choices affect the ocean.
Why does it matter? Because the more we know, the better we can protect marine life — and reduce plastic pollution at its source.
Join the SHORE Lectures to explore how scientists study plastic in the sea, what we’ve discovered so far, and how you can help protect our planet by using less plastic!
Let’s dive into the data — and into solutions!
Time & Place
Date: 2 December 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (CET)
Place: Online. A zoom link will be sent to registered participants.
Registration
Registration is free but mandatory. Fill in this form to register.
Further links
More information about this webinar can be found on Today We Have website.
Check out the full webinar series “Let’s talk about the Baltic” on our YouTube channel.

Empowering Blue Education: Platforms for Ocean Literacy in Schools
2026-01-28 17:00 - 18:00
About this webinar
“SHORE: Empower Students as the Agents of Change”, “ProBleu: Promoting Ocean and Water Literacy in School Communities”, and “BlueLightS: Enlightening Future Schools to Deliver Blue Sustainability in Europe” are three sister projects funded by the Horizon Europe Mission to Restore Our Ocean and Waters. These initiatives aim to promote blue education and ocean literacy in schools.
This webinar will showcase three innovative digital platforms developed as part of these projects, designed to help teachers incorporate ocean themes into their classrooms in engaging and meaningful ways. Participants will be introduced to the SHORE Community Platform, the ProBleu Catalogue of Teaching Aids, and the BlueLightS Knowledge Hub. The webinar will highlight how each platform supports project-based learning, curriculum integration, and student engagement on topics related to oceans and water. Together, these resources create a rich ecosystem for educators, offering everything from ready-to-use lesson materials to community features and project support tailored for both primary and secondary schools.
Join us to:

Explore the offerings of each platform, understand how they complement each other, and learn how schools can begin utilizing them.
Discover how teachers and students have successfully used these platforms to design and implement blue education projects.
Find out the next steps for educators interested in enhancing ocean literacy in their schools.

Date & Time
The webinar will start at 5pm (CET) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
Agenda

Welcome & Opening | SHORE Project Consortium
Platform Spotlight: SHORE Community Platform | Zaynab Cook – RKSoft
Platform Spotlight: BlueLightS Knowledge Hub | Luca Jendrek – Sea Teach
Platform Spotlight: ProBleu Catalogue | Elisabet Bonfill Molina – Institute of Marine Science

Registration

Registration for this event is free but mandatory. Please register here.

SHORE Webinar: Turning Ocean Literacy into practice
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
About this webinar

This interactive webinar explores how children and young people under temporary protection, particularly Ukrainian refugees, can be meaningfully involved in education and ocean protection initiatives. Rather than a traditional lecture format, the webinar is designed as a dynamic and participatory learning experience.
The objective is to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging space where participants can learn by doing, share perspectives, and actively contribute. Through this process, they will not only deepen their understanding of ocean literacy, but also develop a sense of responsibility and solidarity.
Date & Time
The webinar will start at 3pm (CET) on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Registration
Registration for this event is free but mandatory. Please register here.

Ocean Sciences Meeting 2026
2026-02-22 08:00 - 2026-02-27 17:00 | Scottish Event Campus, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, Scotland, G3 8YW, United Kingdom
The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is the flagship conference for the ocean sciences and the larger ocean-connected community. It will take place in Glasgow, Scotland on 22-27 February 2026!
Every two years, OSM unifies the oceans community to share findings, connect scientists from around the world, and advance the impact of science. OSM26 is co-sponsored by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), and The Oceanography Society (TOS).
Discover the full agenda here.

Image credit: ©OSM26

European Ocean Days 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06 | Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
The third edition of the European Ocean Days will take place in Brussels from 2 to 6 March 2026. Bringing together a wide range of local, national and European stakeholders, the event will present a series of dynamic, interconnected sessions focusing on key ocean-related themes.
Here is an overview of the programme

Inspiring the Next Generation of Blue Careers | Monday, 2 March 2026
BlueInvest Day 1 – Investor Day | Monday, 2 March 2026
Marine Knowledge for Ocean Health | Tuesday, 3 March 2026
BlueInvest Day 2 – Deal Day | Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Together for change: A Coalition to empower communities for Mission Ocean and Waters | Wednesday, 4 March 2026
4th Mission Ocean and Waters Forum | Thursday, 5 March 2026

Will you be there? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
Image credit: © European Union

European Citizen Science Association 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-07 | Oulu, Finland
The European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) is back with a new edition, which will take place from 2 to 7 March 2026 in Oulu, Finland.
The central theme this year is Citizen Science between Centre and Periphery, and this major event celebrates citizen science by exploring its vital connections to sustainability, culture, history, political and legal systems, resources, public health and more.
Learn more on the official website.

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Baltic MUPPETS x Cool Blue Joint Final Event
2026-03-10 | Kiel, Germany
On 10 March 2026, in Kiel, Germany, the Baltic MUPPETS final event, co-hosted with the Cool Blue project, will take place.
Under the theme “How Baltic Sea farming can support life and livelihoods”, the event will highlight the essential role of blue resources in sustaining both ecosystems and communities. To bring this theme to life, contributions featuring samples, demonstrations, and interactive elements are strongly encouraged.
The event will serve as a dynamic platform to showcase cutting-edge innovations, including mussel-based pet food, seaweed cultivation and restoration, and novel processing technologies. Open to the citizens of Kiel—Germany’s first Ocean City—the forum will invite participants to experience tangible, positive solutions through sight, touch, taste, and smell.
The SHORE project will be present at the Baltic Blueprints Expo in a shared exhibitor space where we will showcase the impact of the SHORE open call in the region—come and visit us!

Image credit: © Baltic MUPPETS

European Maritime Day 2026
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22 | Limassol, Cyprus
The European Maritime Day 2026 will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, on the 21-22 May 2026 as an in-person event with plenary sessions live streamed.
The EMD is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.

Image credit: © European Union
