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Plastic pollution can seem like a problem too large for us to tackle on our own, but together we can solve the problem! The Guide to Talking about Ocean Plastic Pollution helps you...
It started with one person!
If, as a young person, you think your voice doesn't count or isn't being heard you're wrong! The rise of the Student Strike for Climate over the last few months shows that your voice is as...
Part of the team
15 year old Alana was one of our early participants in the Ocean Youth program in Sydney. Passionate about our oceans and marine life, and knowing all about the huge challenges they faced,...
Students strike for Climate Action
The movement is growing faster than you can say 'Stop Adani'! Students around the world are rising up and letting the past generation know there is no future without climate action. Dates...
Steph’s Seas of Change
Seas of Change is a non-profit organisation founded by Sydney Ocean Youth Alumni, Steph. This amazing young changemaker has a vision for Seas of Change – to bring environmental and animal...
BeHappy Bags!
We are in love with this new initiative from one of our Ocean Youth Melbourne Alumni; Lucy! BeHappy Bags is an online store selling ethically produced reusable tote bags made from 100%...
OY volunteering @ SEA LIFE
School holidays brought some special opportunities for Sydney Ocean Youth Ambassadors to engage with aquarium visitors on how they can make a positive impact for our oceans. The OY team...
Clean Up for World Turtle Day
Our most recent OY Sydney workshop had a turtle theme as part of World Turtle Day. We took participants to Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary to meet staff that care for rescued turtles. They had a...
Caitlin wants to clean up the reef
Hi, my name is Caitlin and I was a part of the alumni Ocean Youth Ambassador Program at Melbourne. My time involved with the program was amazing and I learnt many skills and made contacts...
Annabelle wins AMP grant
Having snorkelled alongside injured sea turtles and swum with stingrays and sharks, 12-year-old Annabelle is determined to protect threatened marine life. She is on a mission to educate...
Maggie’s making a massive difference
From article in Sunshine Coast Daily 7th Feb: MAGGIE McArthur, 12, was not afraid to get her hands dirty at the Beach to Sea Clean-up. She is a Sea Life Ocean Youth Turtle Ambassador - one...
OY this could be you!
Are you (or do you know someone who is): 14 - 18 years old? Passionate about the ocean and all things marine? Passionate about having your voice heard with respect to inheriting a...