In recognition of World Oceans Day on 8th June, the Marine Institute in Ireland has joined together with a host of partners for the 2021 Oceans of Learning series, to celebrate our seas and Ireland’s marine resource.
Over four weeks, Oceans of Learning will enable everyone to engage with our ocean from anywhere with a new podcast series, educational videos and short films, news and online resources all about our ocean. There’s something for everyone as the Oceans of Learning series explores all aspects of our marine resource – from our rich marine biodiversity, to our changing ocean climate, and our oceans future.
Oceans of Learning Podcast
The four-part Oceans of Learning podcast series, presented by Irish marine scientist Finn van der Aar, shares the stories from the people and professionals who have a connection with the sea – through science, careers, industry, art and more. Download from Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Oceans of Learning Webinar
In the Oceans of Learning Webinar hear from underwater filmmaker Ken O’Sullivan and Professor Louise Allcock at NUI Galway about Ireland’s marine life, and Roberta O’Brien the first woman in the Irish Naval Service to achieve the rank of Commander. There’s also a climate change panel discussion with Marie Donnelly, Chair of Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Council, Professor Andrew Wheeler of University College Cork, and Glenn Nolan, Manager of Oceanographic and Climate Services at the Marine Institute.
Sea Science Series
Mark Langtry, ‘The Science Guy’ introduces children to how our oceans and climate are connected in the Sea Science Series. Mark brings the wonders of sea science to the screen with his entertaining, sometimes explosive, and totally educational sea science shows.
Ireland’s Marine Life
A spectacular short film Ireland’s Marine Life, takes a dive beneath the waves of Ireland’s wild Atlantic waves to explore the variety of sea life found in Irish waters.
All resources are available on the Marine Institute’s website at Oceans of Learning. For more information visit www.marine.ie