Ocean Literacy Certification
Understanding the Ocean. From knowledge to action.
Build a clear, science-based understanding of how the Ocean influences climate, biodiversity, food security, health and society, and learn how to translate that knowledge into action in your work and everyday life.
What is the Ocean Literacy Certification?
The Ocean Literacy Certification is designed to help individuals and professionals understand the Ocean as a connected, living system, and our place within it.
Based on the UNESCO Ocean Literacy Principles, the course translates Ocean science into practical knowledge that informs how we think, decide and act.
Whether you are working in education, sustainability, wellbeing, government, business or community leadership, this course provides the confidence and clarity to engage with Ocean-related challenges.
For Funders & Investors:
Be part of a scalable, global movement that transforms Ocean awareness into measurable impact. The Ocean Literacy Project offers a unique opportunity for funders and investors to accelerate Ocean education, climate action, and community resilience at scale. By supportingthe rollout of this distributed training system, partners directly contribute to building Ocean-Literate Communities, empowered networks of people who understand, value, and act to protect the Ocean that sustains us all.
Your investment helps us:
Scale a proven model of Ocean education through a train-the-trainer framework adaptable across sectors, from schools and youth organisations to businesses and coastal communities.
Build local capacity by equipping educators, practitioners, and community leaders with the skills and resources to deliver Ocean literacy in their own cultural and geographic context.
Generate measurable outcomes through robust evaluation using pre/post-learning surveys, behavioural tracking, and ESG-aligned metrics that evidence real change for funders and partners.
Foster regenerative partnerships that link science, education, and enterprise, connecting community-led learning with corporate ESG and TNFD commitments.
Leverage co-branding and visibility opportunities, showcasing your organisation as a catalyst for Ocean-positive transformation through events, reports, and media collaborations.
By joining as a funder or investor, you become part of a global movement driving education as a foundation for change, transforming awareness into tangible, evidence-based action for the Ocean, climate, and communities worldwide.