Oceans Are Us is JGI India’s Ocean Literacy Programme which was started in 2022. This programme draws attention to our Ocean as an integral and critical component to life on earth. It showcases the beauty of life in the ocean and marvels at its seascapes. It also examines human impact and its consequence on the Ocean.
Oceans Are Us is run through our Roots & Shoots network. It allows young and curious minds to explore, learn, collaborate, plan and act towards creating a lasting change; one that helps restore the health and natural splendour of our oceans. Some of the projects developed by students include coastal and tidal zone exploration walks, field trips to mangroves, beach and river clean-up campaigns.
This has enabled youth along with teachers, mentors, guardians and the larger public to understand the importance of the ocean to life on earth. To create awareness of its aspects per the 7 Principles of Ocean Literacy. To understand the impact of human activity on the ocean and aspire to fulfil SDG14 goals for a more healthy ocean.
Here are some articles demonstrating our efforts:
https://www.csrmandate.org/uniting-for-the-ocean-ocean-literacy-dialogues/