The project raises awareness about France’s deep sea mining plans across all French-speaking territories through social media, scientific reviews, and media outreach, aiming to spark political action on this issue.

Ocean Twist Biotechnology creates sustainable, high-performance protein from agricultural and insect byproducts to replace fishmeal and soy in animal feed, aiming to reduce ocean impact and promote circular solutions.

This project studies how rising sea temperatures affect coastal fish communities by analyzing long-term data on fish range shifts, aiming to inform conservation strategies and improve understanding of climate change impacts on fisheries.

This project supports Kunduchi’s fishing community by promoting climate-resilient fisheries through training, awareness, and adaptation measures to address challenges from climate change, overfishing, and unsustainable practices.

Local Haitian youth, supported by Loggerhead Marinelife Center & Haiti Ocean Project, are creating Haiti’s first children’s book on sea turtle conservation, written and illustrated by students and distributed to fishing communities.

SOA Perú is advancing ocean conservation through education, advocacy, and capacity-building, empowering young leaders to protect marine biodiversity and promote sustainable development in Peru.

Peace Boat US organized a program aligned with the UN Decade of Ocean Science, empowering global youth leaders in marine science and climate action through workshops, and activities onboard and during port visits.

Pamela Campi leads an SOA Guayas project to raise awareness in Guayas about marine ecosystem protection through eight expert-led webinars on marine sciences and an underwater video promoting biodiversity conservation.

SOA Peru is leading a project to raise awareness and foster dialogue on marine biodiversity conservation and the risks of deep seabed mining, supporting advocacy, outreach, and documentation efforts around the Pre COP 16 Convention.

Returnity designs and implements reusable packaging and circular logistics systems, replacing single-use shipping materials. Their solutions reduce the environmental impact of direct-to-consumer shipping.

Mymizu is a free water refill platform with 200,000+ global locations, promoting plastic reduction through education, workshops, and a volunteer network. They aim to launch new chapters in Vietnam, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

SOA MY Ocean Hope is developing "Deep Sea Dilemma," a board game on ocean conservation, and launching a bootcamp to train 12 youth leaders in Malaysia, empowering them to lead local conservation projects.

ONJA's project in Madagascar, empowering locals—especially women—to use digital tools for real-time fish population monitoring, supporting sustainable fisheries management and conservation through efficient, data-driven decision-making.

Fulbright Scholar Emme Christie will produce a JCCYC podcast and social media series on marine ecology, environmental impact, and climate change, focusing on Caribbean youth and regional issues.

SOA Mexico is expanding by partnering with government and private sectors, offering virtual education, and promoting environmental education in local communities.

SOA Malta is launching a social media campaign and film screening with an expert panel discussion to raise awareness about deep sea mining, its risks, and Malta’s role, advocating for a moratorium and government action.

Seafar uses coastal radars, machine learning, and autonomous drones to detect and monitor "dark" vessels involved in IUU fishing, providing real-time data to agencies via our web app to support enforcement and protect fisheries.

SOA Honduras tackled plastic waste in Garifuna coastal communities, trained youth and promoted Garifuna leadership in conservation through international events and networking for collaborative ocean protection.

Candelaria Belen Piemonte is raising awareness on deep-sea mining in Argentina through film debates, educational content, and stakeholder mapping to inform the public, foster dialogue, and promote environmental protection.

SOA Malta educates and empowers individuals about marine ecosystem challenges in Malta, offering accessible initiatives and programs that support ocean advocacy and environmental protection.

SOA Malaysia advances ocean conservation through community education, beach clean-ups, marine specimen digitization, and sustainable aquaculture, partnering with organizations to support coastal livelihoods, and ocean literacy.

SOA Timor-Leste’s bootcamp empowers youth through activities like mangrove restoration, and sea turtle conservation, raising awareness about ocean protection.

SOA Lambayeque is training stakeholders to monitor ocean acidification affecting scallop farming, while also raising awareness of deep-sea mining impacts through film screenings and community forums in coastal Peru.

Marie-Kell de Cannart will sail Ireland and Scotland, creating video and musical content on deep sea mining, to be shared during ISA meetings, highlighting both mining negotiations and the beauty of untouched marine habitats.

This project trains Jamaican fishermen in sustainable sea moss farming within a fish sanctuary, providing alternative income and reducing fishing pressure, while supporting local food sources.

SOA Guatemala’s campaign raises awareness and drives action against deep-sea mining through educational content, events, and policy advocacy, guided by marine biologist Maria’s expertise in conservation and spatial planning.

SOA Ghana protected sea turtles, educated communities, tackled marine pollution through campaigns and journalism training, and opposed deep-seabed mining via policy advocacy, reaching 100,000 people.

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu enhanced marine biodiversity awareness by curating resin-embedded specimens, digitizing 1,000 key specimens, and upgrading the Malaysia Aqua Archive to support research, conservation, and policy.

SOA Algarve hosts interactive events connecting students, professionals, and the community through talks and activities in informal settings, promoting ocean protection, environmental education, and career insights.

SOA Timor-Leste organizes ocean literacy events, turtle and coral restoration, educational materials, and the "Deep Sea Defenders" campaign to raise awareness and protect deep-sea ecosystems from mining threats.

Roots of the Sea in Sainte-Luce, Martinique, engages high school students in marine conservation through scientific training, fieldwork, clean-ups, and mangrove restoration, fostering environmental stewardship.

SOA UF Hub’s project engages students in clean-up events to reduce pollution in Gainesville’s local water bodies, raising awareness and making a positive impact on the community.

SOA Santa Elena partners with local government and public institutions to educate and raise awareness, aiming to connect more people and achieve sustainable success through ocean-focused campaigns.

This project in Belize raises awareness about deep seabed mining risks through art, education, and outreach, focusing on youth and accessibility, while supporting the #DefendTheDeep campaign and advocating for a mining moratorium.

Humpter Nyambura led SOA Kenya’s Blue Academy and Mangrove Restoration programs, training students and communities in marine and mangrove conservation skills.

SOA Ecuador launched a digital campaign to raise awareness about deep-sea mining, reaching over 50,000 people and collaborating with influencers to advocate for a moratorium and promote alternative energy solutions.

The GREAT Institute removed 350 tonnes of trash, educated communities, trained youths, planted 10,000 mangroves, and monitored blue carbon ecosystems to promote marine conservation and support local livelihoods.

SOA Mexico trained youth in water quality monitoring and mangrove ecosystems, and led campaigns to raise awareness and mobilize support for marine conservation and a deep-sea mining moratorium.

Cameron Moore will create a video series exploring how climate change worsens social inequities for minorities in the seafood sector, complementing SAGE’s podcast and highlighting personal experiences challenging outdated industry thinking.

Penelope will use remote sensing and machine learning to help develop methods for identifying global seaweed farms in satellite images, supporting efforts to assess their carbon removal and greenhouse gas reduction potential.

SOA Costa Rica Hub raised deep-sea awareness through film, art, and photo events, and supported five youth-led ocean conservation initiatives in coastal communities.

Ambakofi trained 75 fishers from three villages in sustainable mangrove restoration using CBEMR techniques. The trainees will restore and monitor 7.5 hectares of mangroves by clearing waterways and ongoing observation.

SOA Australia educates on ocean importance through online events, and the "Life on Planet A" podcast, which features expert interviews and resources for young leaders, including coverage of deep sea mining and advocacy for a moratorium.

Monique Calderon in collaboration with Caribbean WaterWays offer snorkeling and coral reef education to Saint Lucian youth, increasing marine ecosystem knowledge through hands-on activities and expert involvement.

SOA El Salvador is leading a project to promote environmental conservation by organizing underwater cleanups and launching a campaign to collect and recycle glass bottles, aiming to reduce marine pollution and protect coastal ecosystems.

Current Foods (formerly Kuleana) uses plants and biotechnology to create next-generation seafood. After Y-Combinator S20 and raising $6.5M, their products are available nationwide, initially focusing on foodservice.

The project empowers women in El Ñuro, Peru, to lead sustainable businesses, enhancing community resilience to climate change through training on circular economy, entrepreneurship, and climate change adaptation.

SOA Brasil will run awareness campaigns on shark consumption, tourism impacts, and oil exploitation, host an education day for 100 children, and amplify young ocean leaders’ voices.

SOA Guayas will raise awareness about deep-sea mining by producing Dumbo octopus plush toys from recycled materials and distributing them to SOA hubs, supported by social media and audiovisual content.

The project builds climate resilience by training fisherfolk and young women, promoting sustainable fishing, and strengthening community capacity to protect fishery resources from climate change impacts.

SOA Peru empowers young ocean leaders and trains high school students from fishing communities in marine conservation, while raising awareness and advocating for marine protection.