Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration

Land, Water, Ocean, Us: An Updated Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy (2026–2030). https://f.mtr.cool/bfdjy21hwh

« La Terre, l'eau, l'océan et nous : Une stratégie canadienne de la connaissance de l'océan mise à jour (2026–2030) ». Découvrez les 6 priorités nationales, les principaux constats et les occasions de relier votre travail aux efforts de connaissance de l’océan au Canada.

Canada was the first country with a national ocean literacy strategy. Today we’re launching Land, Water, Ocean, Us: An Updated Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy (2026–2030).  

Le Canada a été le premier pays à se doter d’une stratégie nationale de connaissance de l’océan. Aujourd’hui, nous lançons « La Terre, l'eau, l'océan et nous : Une stratégie canadienne de la connaissance de l'océan mise à jour (2026–2030) ».

What are we learning, exploring, and working on at COLC? Are you interested in ocean literacy work in Canada and beyond? Subscribe to follow along & learn more about how we’re applying what we learn, testing new approaches, and using those insights to inform our work. https://f.mtr.cool/ejh0au7sgh

Qu’apprenons-nous, qu’explorons-nous et sur quoi travaillons-nous au CCCO? Le travail en connaissance de l’océan au Canada et au-delà vous intéresse?

Three toolkits, informed by findings from the Ocean and Society Survey (Canada), share recommendations to help communicate ocean science, policy, and stories in ways that resonate with people and increase their motivation to act for the ocean.

Ocean Week Canada gives people a chance to learn, connect, and take action, but what happens when the week ends? Our latest blog explores the ripple effects that can continue long after June 8. https://f.mtr.cool/kovgdnisno

La Semaine de l’océan Canada offre aux gens l’occasion d’apprendre, de créer des liens et de passer à l’action, mais que se passe-t-il une fois la semaine terminée? Notre dernier article explore les effets d’entraînement qui peuvent se poursuivre bien après le 8 juin.

We spend a lot of time thinking about what data tells us. But there’s another question worth asking: how do we apply what we've learned?

What better place for the COLC team to come together than Canada’s Ocean Playground? A few days to connect in person, share meals, spend some time on the water, and enjoy being together as a team. Here’s a little of what we’ve been up to in Halifax and along the Atlantic coast.

Reconciliation is inseparable from our work in ocean literacy. Indigenous Guardians remind us of our shared responsibility to land + water. --

Chaque pays participant à l’Enquête sur l’océan et la société apporte une nouvelle perspective qui enrichit notre compréhension de la façon dont les gens pensent à l’océan, se sentent concernés par celui-ci et agissent en sa faveur.

Every country participating in the Ocean and Society Survey adds another perspective to our understanding of how people think, feel, and act toward the ocean.

As the Ocean Decade shifts from generating knowledge to delivering solutions, eight Blueprints will identify priorities, partnerships, and practical pathways for action toward 2030 and beyond. COLC will serve on one of them: the Ocean Skills and Inspiration Blueprint.

Alors que la Décennie de l'océan passe de la production de connaissances à la mise en œuvre de solutions, huit Blueprints permettront de cerner les priorités, les partenariats et les voies concrètes vers l'action à l'horizon 2030 et au-delà.

Data alone doesn't close the gap between caring about the ocean and acting for it. But it can point to where the gaps are – and where efforts may have the greatest impact.  Explore what we're learning: https://f.mtr.cool/bb6t603lx1

Comme l'a formulé une personne de l'équipe de recherche d'EmpowerUs : « Comment aller au-delà de l'éducation marine? Comment réfléchir à qui nous mobilisons? »

Canada has committed to protecting 30% of its ocean by 2030. We're currently at 16%. Le Canada s'est engagé à protéger 30 % de ses eaux océaniques d'ici 2030. Nous en sommes actuellement à 16 %.

See where that protection stands with Canada's Marine Protected Areas through the Ocean, Freshwater, and Us interactive map.  

It's Marine Protected Areas Day! We're celebrating by highlighting the important role Marine Protected Areas play in conserving marine life and supporting a healthy ocean. Swipe through to learn more about MPA Day and why these protected places matter. Learn more at mpaday.org.

C'est la Journée des aires marines protégées! Nous la célébrons en soulignant le rôle important que jouent les aires marines protégées dans la conservation de la vie marine et le maintien d'un océan en santé.

From rivers and lakes to the one ocean that connects us all, coast to coast to coast, conservation begins with understanding how closely people and nature are linked. How do you help care for the natural world? -

Explore watersheds, marine life, protected areas, and the connections between freshwater, local waterways, and the ocean, all by taking a few steps! Find a Giant Floor Map at participating libraries this summer.

The 2025 National Strategy Impact Report is now live 🌊 Thank you to the many people and organizations helping build a more ocean-connected society from coast to coast to coast. Explore: https://f.mtr.cool/mxlldohxbs

Most people in Canada care about the ocean, but far fewer feel connected enough to act. That gap is exactly what Ocean Week Canada exists to close.  The week may be over, but the work of strengthening that connection doesn't have to stop.  🌊 Explore resources, events, and more: oceanweek.ca