March 29, 2022
In partnership with the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) the World Ocean Observatory (W2O) is pleased to announce the launch World Ocean Explorer, a first-of-its-kind immersive virtual aquarium. THE DEEP SEA, sponsored by Schmidt Ocean Institute, is the first exhibit in the virtual aquarium, showcasing deep-sea discoveries.
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WORLD OCEAN EXPLORER An exploratory, educational virtual aquarium experience, free for use in the classroom and at home by ocean enthusiasts ages 10 and up. MARCH 29, 2022 We are pleased to announce the launch of a new DEEP SEA Exhibit in collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute. The DEEP SEA showcases encounters and discoveries during Schmidt's many deep-sea expeditions, most specifically their Australia Campaign in 2020. We invite you to visit and explorer today: |
WORLD OCEAN FORUM Inviting fresh ideas, new solutions, provocative and imaginative conversations about the future of the ocean, and links unexpected people with unexpected ideas. This is a place for key ocean voices — professionals and Citizens of the Ocean alike — to contribute to an active forum of opinion, ideas, and proposals for change in ocean policy and action worldwide. |
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WORLD OCEAN PUBLICATIONS AQUA / TERRA: REFLECTIONS ON THE WORLD OCEAN THE NEW FISH WAVE: HOW TO IGNITE THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
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OCEAN CURRICULUM CATALOG Looking for activities, lesson plans, science projects or marine species resources for the classroom? Our Curriculum Catalog provides a comprehensive list of links to educational content, lesson plans, and educational activities for kindergarten through secondary programs. |
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VISUALIZATION THEATER Modern data visualizations offer innovative and fascinating ways to look at, actively engage in, and interpret data and ocean events. Visualization Theater has the potential to transform the way in which we engage with and learn about scientific facts related to the world ocean. |
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WORLD OCEAN EXHIBITS |
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Explore deep-sea animals and environments as you’ve never seen before. In partnership with the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) the World Ocean Observatory (W2O) has launched a groundbreaking immersive 3D virtual aquarium exhibit! Try World Ocean Explorer FREE today at worldoceanexplorer.org/deep-sea-aquarium.html
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OUTLAW OCEAN MUSIC PROJECT:
WHERE MUSIC MEETS JOURNALISM
All music in this project is based on THE OUTLAW OCEAN, a New York Times best-selling book by Ian Urbina that chronicles lawlessness at sea around the world. The reporting touches on a diversity of abuses ranging from illegal and overfishing, arms trafficking at sea, human slavery, gun-running, intentional dumping, murder of stowaways, thievery of ships, and other topics. The music is an act of solidarity across geography and language, and an attempt at storytelling from written word to music. It is a captivating collection of inspired songs. Take your pick: listen to ambient tracks, classical, electronic or hiphop.
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
THE SECOND WORLD OCEAN ASSESSMENT (WOA II)
In April 2021 the United Nations announced an artificial intelligence tool and standard for natural capital accounting to enable policy-makers and planners “to track the extent, condition, and services provided by Nature’s ecosystems…in the form of physical and monetary accounts and indicators.” As the ocean is a major provider of biodiversity and associated value—and has been almost entirely absent in prior assessment—this is very good news for its protection and preservation. Learn more.
DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES
To support all educators and parents navigating a changed learning landscape, the World Ocean Observatory has gathered a compendium of home-study and remote tools and resources for teaching and learning about the ocean.