Inspiring Ocean Voices

Portraits of the people whose lives are shaped by and dedicated to the sea. These stories centre individuals, from divers and fishers to activists and artists, whose witness offers a deeper understanding of what the ocean asks of us. Every voice carries a coastline.

All stories

Women and water are entwined like two vines

Olivia Mary Nantongo

Artistic Expression

Interview with artist Olivia Mary Nantongo

Born in Kampala, Olivia Mary Nantongo is part of a new generation of Ugandan artists reshaping contemporary African portraiture.

Learnings from Lake Victoria

Artistic Expression

An interview with artist Fiker Solomon

Fiker Solomon's art uses yarn, jute, natural sponges and palm leaves

In the Comoros, find the guardians of the Gombessa

Biodiversity & Conservation

Ossunculo

Mothers of the sea in Mozambique Island

In the still-dark dawn on Mozambique Island, Fátima Celestino rises before the sun. At 68 years old, she has lived by the sea since childhood.

Lost and found: memory, mystery, and meaning in ocean heritage

Underwater Time Capsules: Shipwrecks, War Losses & Ocean Memory

Marine Heritage

September 30, 2025

An archaeologist's journey into what the sea holds, from Bermuda shipwrecks to WWII lost aircraft

I am a Maritime Archaeologist.

Tales of traps: ocean connection in the Andaman Islands

Tales of Fishing Traps in the Andaman Islands, Thailand

Dr Paul Montgomery

Marine Heritage

September 29, 2025

In late 2022 and early 2023, I travelled to the Andaman Islands of Thailand, a place where the sea shapes daily life.

Protecting marine cultural heritage of Mozambique Island

Mozambique Island: Protecting Heritage Beneath the Surface

Marine Heritage

September 29, 2025

Local archaeologists combat treasure hunting and protect Mozambique Island's rich heritage

Since I was a child, I have always appreciated the

Speaking Ocean

Speaking Ocean

Marine Heritage

September 29, 2025

Blue echoes of a young woman

Blue Echoes of a Young Woman: Ocean Identity and Voice in Tanzania

Shamim Wasii Nyanda

"Protecting our ocean ecosystems is not just a job—it is a calling."

In the face of mounting environmental challenges, I have come to realize how important the role of women is in driving sustainable solutions and protecting our ocean ecosystems.

Saltwater stories

Saltwater stories

Artistic Expression

An underwater photographer's reflection on art and the ocean

The ocean is everything to me. It inspires my work, my play, my passions. As a photographer I look to the ocean as an everchanging stimulus that helps fuel my creativity.

The common thread found on the edges of the earth

What's found on the edges of the earth?

Inspiring Ocean Voices

The power of water women

Growing up, I was captivated by the idea of becoming an ocean explorer.

Womxn without a womb

Womxn without a womb

Cultivating self identity and consciousness shaped by the sea

I hadn’t thought much about what the X in womxn might mean until I joined eXXpedition.

A story of Superwomen

The (Coral) Superwomen reviving Indonesia's reefs

January 9, 2025

Meet the unstoppable Coral Catch women in an exclusive video interview and article

In a world that often chooses to divide, organise, and categorise, what does it mean to be a woman in conservation?

Savouring the Mediterranean Ocean Invader

Savouring the Mediterranean Ocean Invader

Fisheries & Aquaculture

October 31, 2024

Lionfish are both strange and beautiful creatures.

Meet PADI’s first South African Adaptive Blind Diver: sensing underwater visions

Meet South Africa's first blind Scuba Diver

Inspiring Ocean Voices

October 31, 2024

Jessica Pita senses underwater visions

Have you ever really considered how grand the open oceans are?

Connecting to the Ocean Through Sound

Composing the ocean

Joshua Sam Miller

Artistic Expression

October 28, 2024

Connecting to the ocean through sound

Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of creating music with whales and dolphins, exploring that profound power to deepen our connection with blue spaces.

My journey in navigating the future of sustainable fishing in the Galápagos

A Personal Journey Toward Sustainable Fishing in the Galápagos

Fisheries & Aquaculture

As far back as I can remember, I have been navigating the ocean surrounding the Galápagos Islands.

Ocean connections; transcending time, cultures and generations

How the Ocean Connects Us Across Time and Culture

Encounters & Observations

How do you connect with the ocean?

Riding the wave of change: empowering Aberdeen’s women in surfing and environmental advocacy

The Wave Makers of Scotland's Coast

February 28, 2024

Nestled against the North Sea, the beachfront of Aberdeen, Scotland, was once known primarily for its windswept, industrial stretches, but has undergone a remarkable transformation since 2020.

To speak as we are one: building relationships in marine conservation

How Relationship-Led Practice Is Redefining Conservation

Clint Bryan Gallaron

Indigenous Knowledge

November 29, 2023

Hear from indigenous activist Ate Emma Segarino and conservationist Clint Bryan Gallaron on the power community in conservation.

Part One: Clint's Call.

Finding our inner ebb and flow

Finding our inner ebb and flow

Wellbeing & Blue Mind

November 29, 2023

Easkey Britton, a champion surfer, ocean advocate, and academic, shares her insights into the profound rewards of water immersion.

Something remarkable happens when we come into direct physical contact with saltwater.

Rowing the Atlantic: beyond adventure

One woman, one ocean

Wellbeing & Blue Mind

November 29, 2023

The story of the oldest woman to row the Atlantic

On Sunday, 8 March 2020, aged 64, I became the oldest woman to have rowed any ocean, a journey I undertook with my rowing partner, Ann Prestige.

Raising the voices of Indonesian women to restore their homeland’s coral reefs

Reef Keepers

Mélissa Bergeron

Inspiring Ocean Voices

November 29, 2023

Indonesian Women Restoring the Sea

As the world witnesses the alarming global decline of coral reefs, a surge of restoration projects has emerged worldwide.

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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)