The Decade of Ocean Empathy

The Decade of Ocean Empathy is inspired by the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and brings human elements like empathy, communication, and creative problem-solving into marine science and conservation to generate ocean connection and stewardship.

The Hydrous’ Decade of Ocean Empathy leverages human-centered design, learning science, and emerging technologies to contribute to several Decade Outcomes:

6: An accessible ocean

7: An inspiring and engaging ocean

Objectives of this program are to:

1) Create - and build capacity for - immersive virtual ocean media

2) Lead world-class research on ocean learning and literacy

3) Build and foster an international community of multidisciplinary ocean solutions fellows.