Wellbeing & Blue Mind

Water has always been a space of healing, and science is beginning to understand what coastal communities have long known. These stories explore the deep connections between ocean proximity, mental health, and human flourishing. To be near the sea is to be near something essential.

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A poem on the Kilifi Ocean - Depression

by
Hellen Masido
Wellbeing & Blue Mind
Volume
8
Mar 25th, 2026
Volume
8
March 25, 2026
Saltwater stories

Saltwater stories

by
Abbi Hughes
Artistic Expression
Volume
6
Mar 7th, 2025
Volume
6
March 7, 2025
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.
Finding our inner ebb and flow

Finding our inner ebb and flow

by
Easkey Britton
Wellbeing & Blue Mind
Volume
1
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
1
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

by
Sara Brewer
Wellbeing & Blue Mind
Volume
1
Nov 29th, 2023
Volume
1
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.
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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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