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Changing the World, One Wave at a Time
Meet the finalists transforming ocean conservation. Their innovative efforts are making waves and shaping a better future for our seas. Discover their stories and be inspired.
Representing youth, academia, business, NGO, science and entrepreneurs our judges bring a unique blend of passion for sustainability and a commitment to positive change.

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Our Finalists:
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Sustainable Network Egyp
A pioneering national network uniting sustainability practitioners across Egypt to share resources, amplify impact, and collaborate on joint action. The initiative promotes collective, non-competitive environmental stewardship, strengthening ties between Red Sea and Mediterranean projects.
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Naidiri Marine Biodiversity Park
An Indigenous youth-led ocean literacy program integrating traditional and scientific knowledge. It empowers students and communities to understand coral reef ecosystems through peer-led education, expeditions, and hands-on learning across Fiji.
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Sachet, Away!
A creative comic and digital learning series teaching ocean literacy and deep-sea mining awareness to youth. Co-created with local artists and students, it blends art, science, and advocacy to spark action across six coastal regions.
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The Ocean Knows My Heart
A co-created children’s storybook and learning toolkit blending art, emotional literacy, and ocean awareness. The initiative links Sinai and Tanzania communities, empowering children to express environmental care through storytelling.
margherita.poto@uit.no
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Kick-Out the Debris
A youth-driven campaign engaging 200 young leaders in five coastal communities in Limbe. Combining education, cleanups, and the “Ocean Biodiversity Cup” football tournament, it turns conservation into a source of pride and action.
grantproposal@ascoa-cm.org
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VeryNile
Africa’s first large-scale Nile-based initiative turning river waste into livelihoods. Local fishers collect and recycle river plastics before they reach the sea, creating green jobs and promoting circular economy models across Upper Egypt.
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Bahari Yetu Magazine
A Swahili-language magazine translating ocean science into community-friendly stories and visuals. It preserves traditional knowledge, supports eco-entrepreneurs, and inspires pride in conservation across Bagamoyo’s coastal villages.
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ClimatePod
A modular wet lab transforming a shipping container into a marine research and education hub. The “ClimatePod” empowers scientists and students to monitor Mediterranean warming and ocean acidification while engaging local communities.
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Women Fisherfolk Leadership Corps
A social-ecological initiative empowering women in Palawan through leadership training, coral monitoring, and sustainable fishing education. It builds community resilience and gender equity in marine conservation.
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Matumbawe Hai: Revitalizing Livelihoods in SOMAKI-CFMA
A holistic community-led model combining coral restoration, sustainable fishing, eco-tourism, and financial inclusion. It empowers local divers and women to restore reefs and build economic resilience across the Kilwa Seascape.
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