March 07, 2016
Ocean First Education and Mission Blue share a passion for educating the public about the criticality of the ocean and a vision for developing greater respect for it. Because of this shared dedication and vision, Ocean First Education has joined Mission Blue as an affiliate partner.
Mission Blue was founded by Dr. Sylvia Earle, and works to ignite public support for the protection of Hope Spots – special places considered vital to the health of the ocean. Mission Blue’s goal is to safeguard 20 percent of the ocean by 2020 and develop a global network of protected areas in the marine environment for the benefit of future generations.
We are all connected to the ocean, no matter where we live. Our contribution as a Mission Blue partner is to teach this connection through our online marine science education courses. Our innovative, interactive curricula brings the ocean to life for middle school to adult learners, regardless of their proximity to the ocean, and teaches students how the ocean impacts the entire planet. By bringing the ocean to life through high-quality, engaging marine science education, we will create lifelong students and stewards of the ocean.