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Join us for our monthly Wavemaker Current Conversations, where we’ll dive into fresh Ocean-related topics and connect over meaningful discussions. Each month, we’ll choose a new article, podcast, or video to explore, and then meet virtually for an open conversation to share our thoughts, questions, and ideas (just like a virtual book club!). This is a chance to meet other Wavemakers, reflect on what matters most, and work together to drive positive change.

This month were talking about: Sea Blindness

Sea Blindness and Ocean Literacy: Why We Don't See The Ocean (and Why That Matters) The Ocean covers over 70% of our planet, yet for much of the globe, it remains out of sight and out of mind. In this conversation we'll dive into the concept of "sea blindness", the growing disconnect between people and the Ocean, and explore how a lack of Ocean literacy shapes our culture, education and climate action.

Here is how it works:

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Read, listen or watch this month's article, podcast or video listed below.

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Bring any ideas, questions or thoughts you would like to share and attend our virtual meeting.

Hosted by Wavemakers, for Wavemakers

Hannah Whyte

25, Macduff, UK

The ocean has always played a large part in Hannah's life, shaping early memories and influencing her to achieve a degree in Marine and Freshwater Biology. Inspired that everyone should have an informed and positive relationship with the ocean; Hannah is currently working at Macduff Marine Aquarium, caring for their native exhibits, and educating the public on the amazing diversity and beautiful ecosystems you can find in the waters around the UK!

Learn all about it

Start here with this video about Ocean literacy. Ocean literacy isn't a class you take; it's a mindset you adopt. It forms the backbone of how we view and interact with the world. So what does it mean to be Ocean literate? We explore some of the intricacies of the profound and challenging relationship between humanity and the ocean with Francesca Santoro, Senior Programme Officer for Ocean Literacy at UNESCO-IOC.