Ocean Literacy

Within the frame of World Ocean Day, the Flander Within the frame of World Ocean Day, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) organizes three sessions of Pint of Science in its hometown Ostend (Belgium). On each of the three evenings of 20, 21 and 22 May, two marine scientists are invited to a bar in the neighborhood to inform the public about the latest news about their research. And all this in a casual, cozy atmosphere.

Within the frame of World Ocean Day, the Flander Within the frame of World Ocean Day, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) organizes three sessions of Pint of Science in its hometown Ostend (Belgium). On each of the three evenings of 20, 21 and 22 May, two marine scientists are invited to a bar in the neighborhood to inform the public about the latest news about their research. And all this in a casual, cozy atmosphere.

Within the frame of World Ocean Day, the Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) organizes three sessions of Pint of Science in its hometown Ostend (Belgium). On each of the three evenings of 20, 21 and 22 May, two marine scientists are invited to a bar in the neighborhood to inform the public about the latest news about their research. And all this in a casual, cozy atmosphere.

• Monday 20 May: OUR SOCIETY - the sea of the past
• Tuesday 21 May: PLANET EARTH - a sea of live
• Wednesday 22 May: OUR BODY - the sea and me

World Oceans Day onboard the Peace Boat in New York City

Peace Boat, an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations and in partnership with the UN SDG Action Campaign, has carried out global educational and advocacy voyages for peace and sustainability since 1983. Peace Boat is a core member of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN). Peace Boat is now developing the Ecoship, enabling the reduction of CO2 emissions by 40%, achieving zero SOx and NOx emissions, and recycling 100% of its water and waste.