Volume

2

Community

Read SeaVoice Volume 2, Community. Stories of collective ocean action, from Cornwall's underwater gardens to reef keepers and conservation movements worldwide.

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From shark fishing to ocean conservation: a sustainable transformation in Baja California Sur

Baja’s Journey From Shark Fishing to Protecting the Ocean

Mariana Vélez Godoy

Biodiversity & Conservation

November 28, 2023

It’s 6 a.m., and the sun is rising on the horizon.

Expanding biodiversity knowledge through community and collaboration

Collective Eyes on Nature

Technology & Innovation

November 29, 2023

A New Way to Know Biodiversity

Oceans and their rich biodiversity have long been integral to humanity’s development, as our dependence on the sea is wide-ranging and richly layered, from transport routes to cultural practices.

Cornwall's seafaring legacy: weaving community bonds for a sustainable future

Historic ships shaping community futures

Marine Heritage

November 29, 2023

Keeping Cornwall's maritime legacy alive

I was born in Malawi, where three generations of family trampled the dusty paths before me.

Inside the SCUBA diving community of Egypt’s Red Sea

Inside the SCUBA diving community of Egypt’s Red Sea

Encounters & Observations

November 29, 2023

Experience Egypt

Mikoko (mangroves): The community efforts to restore a mangrove ecosystem in Mida Creek, Kenya

Rebuilding a Forest at the Edge of the Sea

Imara Bella Thorpe

Biodiversity & Conservation

November 30, 2023

Journey through the mangroves...

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.

The Tse-whit-zen disaster: one incomplete dock, millions of dollars, and hundreds of disrupted burial sites

The Cost of Greed

Indigenous Knowledge

February 28, 2024

The Pacific Northwest, encompassing the U.S. states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and the Canadian province of British Columbia, are rich with indigenous history and archaeological sites that can give the public a glimpse into the past, but more importantly, make up a part of indigenous identity and culture in the present.

The role of NGOs in coastal communities: a Latin American viewpoint

The Ethics of Conservation on Latin American Shores

Katherine Arroyo-Arce

Environmental Justice

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

Harmonising nature and community through art in Cornwall’s secret underwater gardens

The secret underwater gardens of Cornwall

Artistic Expression

November 29, 2023

Connecting nature and community through art

Cornish communities have flourished, dwindled and regrown, but the Helford Estuary has flowed steady throughout the centuries.

Voices of the Vezo: community-led filmmaking in Madagascar

Voices of the Vezo

Indigenous Knowledge

November 28, 2023

Along the turquoise waters of southwest Madagascar live the Vezo, a people whose livelihoods and culture have been intricately connected to the ocean since their arrival in Madagascar some 2,000 years ago.

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)