Our Steering Group Members, 2020 Working towards an Ocean Literate Society As the Secretariat made its way to the Environmental Research Unit in National University of Ireland Cork, we were thinking about how far the IOLN has come since its…
Irish Ocean Literacy Network participates in UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The Ocean is the most important natural feature on ‘Planet Earth’, covering two thirds of its surface, regulating its climate and providing half of the oxygen we breathe. Yet very few people are ‘Ocean Literate’, while the vast majority know very little about the Ocean, the threats facing it and how these can be managed to ensure Humanity’s future.....
INNOVATION and The Ocean Meeting, Dublin Zoo
IOLN Members at Dublin Zoo for Innovation and the Ocean day. The Irish Ocean Literacy Network IOLN, recently held a knowledge sharing, networking and training day ‘Innovation and the Ocean’ at the Education Centre of Dublin Zoo. The event attracted…
OCEAN DECADE
How will you celebrate the Ocean Decade? On 5 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, to be held from 2021 to 2030. This Decade will provide a common framework to ensure that ocean…
We Are Islanders Campaign
We were delighted to officially launch the #WeAreIslanders campaign on World Oceans Day 8th of June. We had a great reaction to the campaign and are still compiling images and video from all over Ireland.
DAY OF INSPIRATION, A Synopsis
The IOLN Irish Ocean Literacy Network held its second network meeting at DCU Dublin College University to develop a nationwide campaign to engage the public in learning more our ocean......
Our Network
As our network grows, we look forward to adding new themes and conversations about how to increase the use of Ocean Literacy on our Island. If you know someone who should be in the Network, please share our website with…