Our Shared Ocean

Want your research to make a difference? Our call for Masters Scholarships closes on April 4th. 👉shorturl.at/KxhNT 1 week to apply for Marine Research Projects in partnerships with #SIDS in Ocean & Climate, Blue Economy & Ocean Governance. Partners to date include 🇬🇺🇹🇹🇸🇹🇭🇹🇯🇲🇬🇩🇧🇿🇦🇬🇧🇧🇹🇱 and of course 🇮🇪 @MarineInst @Irish_Aid @MIFundingOffice

Finally - we launch our Mobility & Travel Grant Awards for 2025! We support @SIDS students and early stage researchers to attend relevant international Conferences, Workshops & Training Courses. The 65 awards to date highlight our focus on building SIDS networks. Our first deadline is Feb 28th. Apply here 👉shorturl.at/kOBi2 @MarineInst @Irish_Aid

Island communities face unique challenges, but by connecting and sharing solutions, we unlock common opportunities. 🌊💡 In this clip, James Ellsmoor, CEO of Island Innovation, shares how important these connections are. 📺 Watch the full discussion here: youtu.be/CORT9uBxeTY?si… #IslandInnovation #MarineResources #OurSharedOcean

Floods that used to happen once in a century are now hitting us every decade. These aren’t just statistics—they’re the new reality of a changing climate. 🌍🌪️🔥 How are we adapting to these extremes? Dive into this eye-opening conversation on Our Shared Ocean. 📺 Watch the full clip here: youtu.be/L3JkYybey0M?si… #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #Sustainability #OurSharedOcean

Fixing outdated financial systems and internal infrastructure is key to attracting project developers and financing for clean energy 🌍⚡Roderick Gordon of the Clean Energy Regulatory Reform Advisory shares insights on addressing barriers to sustainable energy projects. 📺 Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/lOSdEMBe5NM?si… #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #OurSharedOcean

Supporting over 30 outer atolls and their small island communities is a daunting challenge in the face of climate change 🌊🌴 📺 Explore the full story on Our Shared Ocean: youtu.be/IvdWyaYPzos?si… #ClimateAction #IslandCommunities #OurSharedOcean

Arianna Abdul Nour from Island Innovation discusses creating blueprints for sustainability, connecting island nations, and empowering young voices to drive change 🌍🤝 📺 Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/B56nmhUWnTU?si… @MarineInst #IslandInnovation #YouthVoices #OurSharedOcean

The Caribbean faces intertwined challenges of climate and biodiversity crises 🌍🌿Vulnerable communities, already at the margins, bear the brunt. 📺 Watch the full episode on Our Shared Ocean: youtu.be/L3JkYybey0M?si… @MarineInst #ClimateCrisis #CaribbeanVoices #OurSharedOcean

Tackling carbon emissions isn’t easy, especially the hard-to-abate ones in colder climates ❄️ By focusing on challenging sectors like transportation and heating, this approach aims to develop solutions that can be shared globally 🌍 📺 Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/KdcZjXtq1Dk?si… @MarineInst #ClimateAction #CarbonReduction #OurSharedOcean

🌡️ Climate change is amplifying disturbances, with marine heatwaves being one of the biggest challenges. 🌊 Frequent and overlapping disruptions are putting immense pressure on natural systems, much like compounded health issues on the human body. 📺 Watch the full episode on Our Shared Ocean: youtu.be/IvdWyaYPzos?si… @MarineInst #ClimateChange #MarineConservation

🌎 Sustainability for Future Generations 🌱 Kneyone Murray of Peace Boat and Blue Planet Alliance shares his vision of sustainability: preserving resources today to secure life for future generations. 🌟 📺 Watch the full interview on Our Shared Ocean: youtu.be/JMsa98qcPQA?si… #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #FutureGenerations

🌊 Collaboration for Coastal Conservation 🌱 Balancing sustainable development with marine conservation is no easy task, especially for islands navigating marine spatial plans, fishing rights, and protected areas. This clip from Our Shared Ocean highlights the importance of stakeholder management—ensuring governments, businesses, and local communities work together for effective, nature-based solutions. 🌍 📺 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/tff_RRCvCB0?si… #OurSharedOcean #Sustainability #MarineConservation

🌟 "The best time for innovation is now!" Ilive Peltier from Our Shared Ocean highlights how youth can embrace creativity and problem-solving to tackle real-world challenges. 🌍✨ 📺 Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/5Ve8qUCMtfw?si… @MarineInst #OurSharedOcean #Innovation #YouthEmpowerment

🌱 Mangroves: Nature’s Coastal Protectors 🌊 In this clip from Our Shared Ocean, we dive into Jamaica's vital mangrove ecosystems. While their coverage might be small, their impact is immense—helping combat coastal erosion and climate challenges. 🌍 📺 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/tff_RRCvCB0?si… @MarineInst #OurSharedOcean #MangrovesMatter #ClimateAction

🌍 'Follow your heart and take action.' In this inspiring clip from Our Shared Ocean, Kat from Adopt A Coastline shares her powerful message: If you care about making a difference, don’t wait—just do it! 🌱💙 📺 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/1V5t8SGkeC4?si… @MarineInst #OurSharedOcean #AdoptACoastline #CoastalConservation

In this clip from Our Shared Ocean, we learn how the Haiti Ocean Project has been driving change since 2007, with a focus on educating communities about the marine environment. Citizen science starts with informed and engaged citizens! 📺 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/9QJwL3wLa9s?si… @MarineInst #OurSharedOcean #HaitiOceanProject

🌴 How can we recover from disasters when debt and limited resources hold us back? In this #OurSharedOcean clip, Akilah Jaramogi, a forester, and environmentalist from Trinidad and Tobago, calls for developed nations to take action on debt relief and inclusion, especially for Indigenous communities often left behind during recovery efforts. 🌍 Watch the full conversation and join the dialogue: youtu.be/F8xBf5QuTMc?si… @MarineInst #ClimateJustice #IndigenousVoices

🌊 Flooding, erosion, and vanishing coastal defenses—climate impacts are intensifying in Timor-Leste. In this clip from Our Shared Ocean, we explore how increased rainfall and development are eroding vital biological structures, leaving communities even more vulnerable. Addressing these challenges is crucial to protect lives and ecosystems. 📺 Watch the full episode here:youtu.be/zGkUc4TvwA8?si… @MarineInst #OurSharedOcean #TimorLeste #ClimateImpact

Arianna Abdul Nour, Island Innovation’s International Projects Lead, discusses the Sustainable Island Summit and how a unique virtual course, supported by the Irish Marine Institute and Our Shared Ocean, is equipping students from island universities worldwide with tools to tackle shared challenges. 🌊✨ 🎧 Watch the full interview to explore how these initiatives empower the next generation of changemakers: youtu.be/B56nmhUWnTU?si… @MarineInst #OurSharedOcean #Sustainability #IslandInnovation

🌊 Rising sea levels, coral bleaching, and overfishing are just a few of the challenges faced by low-lying islands. In this clip from Our Shared Ocean, we explore how national measures like reef fish export bans are addressing overfishing and supporting sustainability. Learn how communities are adapting to protect marine ecosystems and their livelihoods. 🐠🌏 🎧 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/uZ4TCUSgpmk?si… @MarineInst #OurSharedOcean #Sustainability #OceanConservation