Ocean Wise Conservation Association

Ocean was is a global environmental charity that addresses overfishing, ocean pollution and climate change. They offer educational programs for schools and community serving groups, and professional development workshops. They are currently partnering with the Future Skills Centre, Arctic communities and Nunavut-based fisheries/organizations to create local economic opportunities that are socially, culturally and environmentally sustainable. They offer Ocean Wise education which connects youth globally through digital, in-person and mobile programs that encourage ocean literacy. They also tackle pollution, plastics and overfishing. In addition, they offer online courses are free, self-directed, and interactive for students in grade 3 to 12, and anyone who is interested in learning more about the ocean. They especially emphasize Indigenous ocean conservation worldwide. The goal is to build a Northern network of fishing communities and fisheries and will co-develop and test an assessment