In Ghana's Western Region, extensive mining activities and increasing plastic and solid waste pollution are threatening the livelihoods of coastal communities, particularly impacting their primary occupation of fishing.

"CreSeavity" engages SHS students in creating innovative recycling approaches and ocean conservation projects, fostering youth-led solutions to reduce marine pollution and safeguard coastal livelihoods in the Western Region. Implementation Components: 1. Formation of Ocean Innovation Clubs (OICs): • Transform existing school clubs into OICs focused on ocean conservation. • Elect student leaders: Executive, Research, Campaigns, and Technical Teams. • Conduct monthly meetings, termly projects, and peer education sessions. 2. Idea Harvesting & Workshops: • Organize workshops for students to submit coursework-based conservation ideas. • Facilitate interdisciplinary approaches: science innovations, arts for awareness, business models for plastic recycling, sustainable agriculture, technical prototypes, and more. 3. Mentorship & Partnerships: • Pair schools with NGOs, universities, marine experts, and industry stakeholders. • Provide technical guidance, research support, and mentorship. 4. Annual Ocean Conservation Challenge: • Host competitions showcasing student-led conservation projects. • Recognize outstanding ideas with awards, funding, and scaling support. 5. Community Outreach & Field Activities: • Implement beach clean-ups, marine research trips, and awareness campaigns. • Engage local communities through student-led events, performances, and media partnerships. 6. Digital Platform & Innovation Fund: • Create an online platform dubbed “Regsea” for ocean project documentation and tracking. • Establish a “CreSeavity Innovation Fund” for seed grants to top projects