The project aims to restore blue swimming crab stocks in Straits of Tebrau by building a sustainable "crab house" and introducing policy to protect berried females from overfishing and climate change impacts.

The Plenary’s “I am a Scientist” program inspires students by sharing ocean scientists’ stories and providing curricula to 250 educators, reaching 25,000 middle and high school students.

Conservar e aMAR reduced sea turtle mortality by testing and implementing rescue rods with 20 black scabbardfish fishermen in Funchal, Portugal, offering an alternative to nets and decreasing accidental sea turtle bycatch.

This project with SOA Chile aims to create an interactive ebook for youth, making ocean ecosystem knowledge accessible and highlighting human impact, based on topics from SOA’s La Academia.

SOA Iceland is protecting the unique high north Atlantic by raising awareness of the harmful effects of open-net pen farming, deep sea mining, and plastic pollution.

SOA Cameroon empowers youth and coastal communities to protect oceans through education, clean-ups, and advocacy, promoting sustainable practices and ocean literacy to address marine pollution and resource degradation in Cameroon.

Researchers led by Trent Tresch study six gill sharks and microplastics at 1,000–2,500 feet off Roatan, Honduras. Their findings are displayed locally, with SOA partnering to raise awareness of human impacts in deep-sea environments.

Fly Fish Fly is a social enterprise in Maitum, Sarangani that partners with local fishers and women entrepreneurs to produce high-quality, sustainably sourced flying fish and seafood products.

SOA Tanzania empowers youth and coastal communities in Tanzania through training and restoration projects, building a local ocean youth network dedicated to restoring and sustaining healthy marine ecosystems.

SOA Duke's mission is to inspire and empower students to engage with ocean research and policy through education, advocacy, and hands-on opportunities.

This project engages six Mahahual youth in beach cleanups and upcycling debris into jewelry and crafts, teaching them the full process from collection to creation and marketing of products through social media and web channels.

SOA Hawaii fosters collaboration and unity among environmental groups in the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific, bridging divides to strengthen collective action and impact for regional environmental protection.

SOA College of Charleston empowers students to become ocean advocates by raising awareness, providing education on sustainable solutions, and facilitating impactful action in partnership with local organizations.

An online simulation where users join the International Seabed Authority Advisory Council to learn about deep sea mining, debate its impacts, and develop policy recommendations for the ISA.

SOA Chile aims to raise awareness and educate communities about the risks of deep-sea mining to marine biodiversity, advocating for the protection of Chile’s ocean health and sustainable management of seabed mineral resources.

SOA UK is creating a network of ocean leaders across the UK to drive innovation and collaboration for ocean solutions.

The Galapagos hub reconnects the local community with the ocean through educational activities like clean-ups, art, and talks, aiming to build local capacity and inspire community-led ocean conservation in the archipelago.

SOA France led the #LookDown campaign against deep sea mining, achieving a French ban. Now, they’re expanding this effort with local activists in Belgium, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

Young ocean leaders who are working together to restore the Marmara Sea through collaborative environmental action and marine conservation efforts.

SOA PNW aims to engage young adults in ocean health solutions, aiming to expand across the Pacific Northwest and collaborate with others to restore the ocean.

SOA Manabí develops sustainable ocean projects, restores environments, and empowers climate leaders through education, community engagement, and participation in national and international environmental events.

Saathi will assess the environmental benefits of their plastic-free pads, which reduce plastic and CO2 pollution, support farmers, employ women in manufacturing, and provide affordable hygiene products to underserved urban women.

Connecting UNC Chapel Hill with the UNC Marine Institute and North Carolina coast through community engagement, education, and activism to foster collaboration and awareness of coastal issues.

SOA Dominica is empowering young leaders to protect marine ecosystems through education, advocacy, and projects addressing overfishing, pollution, and climate change, while promoting equity and collaboration.

SOA Sri Lanka (EarthLanka) advanced marine conservation through coral restoration, beach cleanups, ocean literacy in schools, and advocacy against deep-sea mining, engaging youth, collecting data, and preparing to publish research.

This project is restoring Bahamian coral reefs and providing the next generation with tools to act as ocean stewards. Photogrammetry technology will be used to monitor coral restoration success and disseminate findings.

SOA Stanford promotes ocean conservation through education, cleanups, art, and expert panels, forming subcommittees for social media, events, and outreach, while fostering community and sharing opportunities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This project continues SOA-funded research with UF’s ecotoxicology lab, testing Sweetwater Wetlands water samples for contaminants and sharing results through community outreach events on and off campus.

Mounu Ocean Academy trains volunteers in reef monitoring and whale conservation, supporting citizen science in Tonga through community education and data collection for initiatives like Reef Check and Coral Watch.

SOA NYC advances SDG 14 by raising awareness, driving action through volunteer initiatives, and fostering innovation for sustainable marine ecosystems and the Blue Economy in New York City.

SOA Gambia is a youth group dedicated to ocean protection in The Gambia and globally, raising awareness and taking action for marine conservation.

The project focuses on direct action, awareness, and capacity building to address diverse ocean and climate change issues, empowering communities and stakeholders to implement effective solutions and promote sustainable practices.

SOA Guayas aims to develop young leaders who are focused on solving ocean problems through environmental education, scientific outreach, and research.

The project focuses on preserving marine life and combating climate change by promoting sustainable practices, aligning with UN SDGs 12 and 14 to protect underwater ecosystems and encourage responsible resource use.

Promote awareness at the University of Aveiro and in the city about ocean health and sustainability, encouraging informed action to protect marine environments for the future.

Barranquilla+20’s program empowers youth and families in through environmental education and conservation, focusing on water protection, climate change, and local knowledge, with international recognition and support since 2012.

SOA Germany is building a network for young ocean enthusiasts to connect, learn, and foster a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to just and sustainable human-ocean relationships.

Save Philippines Seas and Plastic Battle will deploy a mobile educational display in markets, distributing reusable bags and information to promote awareness of a single-use plastics ordinance among market-goers and vendors.

M do Mar is an ocean literacy project with 26+ activities, including restaurant partnerships, family beach experiences, and a deep-sea ecosystem board game, promoting ocean awareness in northern and southern Portugal.

SOA Guatemala is working to restore marine health through education, research, and advocacy, focusing on coastal communities and aiming to benefit all Guatemalans by promoting sustainable interaction with the ocean.

The UBC Ocean Hub is a student-led centre uniting UBC, Ocean Uprise, and Sustainable Ocean Alliance to empower youth-driven ocean-climate action through collaboration, events, and networking for improved ocean health.

SpeSeas raises ocean awareness in Trinidad and Tobago. They created original content, hosted monthly IG Lives, and campaigned on coral health and shipping port impacts.

SOA Caribbean (Barbados) hosted event with an info session and Deep Rising screening to raise awareness and promote regional participation in seabed mining discussions.

The project aims to remove 5 tons of marine debris from Byblos’ sea floor, equipping divers for cleanups and raising awareness about marine pollution and its impacts through educational materials and events.

The project used laser-photogrammetry and sighting data to study manta ray populations in Nusa Penida MPA, identifying possible nursery sites and informing tourism management for improved conservation and habitat protection.

SOA Costa Rica seeks to be the leading youth platform for ocean advocacy in the country by partnering with local organizations, promoting blue diplomacy, and creating interdisciplinary job opportunities for blue professionals.

The Elasmobranch Citizen Science Network trains youth across Indonesia to report shark sightings and landings via a mobile database, supporting elasmobranch conservation in collaboration with government, non-profits, and stakeholders.

SOA Ghana promotes sustainable fishing, trains journalists, and explores AIS technology to monitor illegal fishing. The team aims to advocate for stricter policies and harsher penalties for IUU fishing, especially by foreign vessels in Ghana’s waters.

SOA Togo promotes sustainable ocean and coastal management through ocean science education, public awareness, capacity building, ecosystem restoration, and partnerships with national, and international organizations.

The Phoenix Expedition will travel from France to California to document and promote Blue Carbon solutions, raise awareness through educational content, and donate 10% of funds to restore coastal habitats with local partners along the route.

SOA Portugal runs two main programs: Ocean Wide Web, a digital ocean literacy initiative, and Ocean Advocacy, which drives political action through campaigns to protect the ocean.