Environmental Justice

The impacts of ocean degradation fall disproportionately on those who contributed least to the crisis. These stories examine the intersections of marine conservation, human rights, and equity, from polluted coastlines to displaced fishing communities. Justice, like the tide, cannot be held back indefinitely.

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The Doors of Perception

by
Patrick Vernon OBE
Marine Heritage
Volume
8
Mar 25th, 2026
Volume
8
March 25, 2026
Carved Doors and the Indian Ocean Slave Trade
Across the stone towns of the East African coast stand carved wooden doors, ornate thresholds shaped by centuries of Indian Ocean exchange.

Muthianas: the invisible daughters of the sea

by
Cezar Mahumane
Gender
Volume
8
Mar 25th, 2026
Volume
8
March 25, 2026
At low tide, the reef appears before the boats.
No longer left on the shore

Women are no longer left on the shore

by
Jasmine Corbett
Gender
Volume
6
Mar 6th, 2025
Volume
6
March 6, 2025
In the Maldives, a new generation of women are showing the power of ocean accessibility
We gather in the garden of the RahVeshi Programme staff house, a traditional Maldivian home nestled on Makunudhoo Island in the far north of the Maldives.
Silenced seavoices: the stolen, looted, and hidden histories of our oceans

Silenced seavoices: the stolen, looted, and hidden histories of our oceans

by
Arturo Rey da Silva
Marine Heritage
Volume
1
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
1
November 29, 2023
Be wary before the ocean
The role of NGOs in coastal communities: a Latin American viewpoint

The Ethics of Conservation on Latin American Shores

by
Katherine Arroyo-Arce
Environmental Justice
Volume
2
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
2
November 29, 2023
MarViva's Katherine Arroyo-Arce explores the importance of NGOs learning from coastal communitites, such as the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica.
“In a few decades, the relationship between the environment, resources and conflict may seem almost as obvious as the connection we see today between human rights, democracy and peace.” -- Wangari Maathai, 2004
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At SeaVoice, we believe that understanding the complex dynamics between human culture and the environment is crucial for addressing the challenges we face today. By exploring the stories of those who have a deep connection to bodies of water, we gain a deeper appreciation for the importance of preserving and protecting these invaluable resources.
SeaVoice is produced by the Ocean Decade Heritage Network UK (ODHN-UK). ODHN-UK is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC052384)
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