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OC Learn

Knowledge is the foundation for innovation and action

OC LEARN helps you build the KNOWLEDGE and skills needed to protect our ocean and participate in a sUSTAINABLE Blue Economy

Across our social media channels, we continuously share “Did you know" and "Why Care” insights that highlight why specific ocean topics, and species, matter.

These short knowledge graphics spark curiosity and naturally link to our learning programs.

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Our OC Learn Pillar includes three distinct Learning Programs, each tailored to specific target groups and delivered through divers learning formats. 

​​Curious about the ocean and eager to learn more? Explore our Learning Programs below, or dive into our "Ocean 101" online courses to get started.

1

Ocean 101

Introductory learning designed for ocean-curious individuals, offering open and accessible courses that build essential ocean understanding.

2

ocean Academy

Advanced learning for those ready to deepen their ocean knowledge and develop the skills needed to turn insight into sustainable solutions.

3

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Applied learning created with universities, where knowledge meets real-world challenges through collaboration, experimentation, and innovation.

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Ocean 101

ESSENTIAL ocean knowledge

Ocean 101 is our online learning program designed to build essential ocean literacy for everyone. 

 

It offers a growing collection of short, engaging courses with modules for anyone curious about the ocean and motivated to understand its importance.

 

Designed to spark curiosity and remove barriers to learning, Ocean 101 explains core ocean concepts in a clear, accessible, and engaging way. Learners explore how the ocean sustains life on Earth, why it matters to people and the planet, and how ocean knowledge connects to conservation, innovation, and the Blue Economy.

Ocean 101 is ideal for individuals, students, and professionals who want to gain basic knowledge and a foundation for ocean literacy - no prior knowledge required.

 

The program is structured around courses with different themes:

  • Why Care about the Ocean Family?

  • Ocean Ecosystems

  • Blue Economy and Blue Technology

  • Environmental Protection and Regeneration

  • Climate Change and Ocean Impact

We continuously update and add modules to our courses.

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OC Academy

deep learning and professional development

​​​The Ocean Academy offers an immersive deep-learning curriculum that combines ocean science with real-world, solutions-focused entrepreneurship. Participants gain both a scientific foundation and the business skills needed to transform marine challenges into sustainable, commercially viable opportunities within the blue economy.

The OC Academy is structured around two complementary tracks and courses: 

  1. Ocean Skills: Build a deep understanding of ocean science, the challenges facing the ocean, and the pathways to protect, restore, and sustainably manage marine systems.

  2. Innovation Skills: Develop the innovation and entrepreneurship tools needed to design ocean-friendly, regenerative, and commercially viable solutions, bridging knowledge with real-world impact. 

​Powered by SanaLabs’ advanced learning technology, the OC Academy delivers personalized, interactive learning experiences that maximize engagement, retention, and practical application.

Coming soon

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OC Campus 

applied university level learning

OC Campus offers applied, university-level learning developed in collaboration with partner universities. Courses and modules are co-designed to integrate into specialized and cross-disciplinary curricula, including Master’s programs, while maintaining academic rigor and fostering ocean-focused innovation.

Who can join?


Our OC University Program is open to senior and master’s level university students, as well as early-stage founders and innovators. The only prerequisite is the ability to read and write and successfully pass the Basic Ocean Skills module.

Coming soon

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