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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.
