Giving Tuesday 2022

Together We Give Giving Tuesday graphic with ocean background

Our Vision:

  • Every woman, man and child understands and values the ocean and all watersheds.

  • Marine and aquatic education is a fundamental part of every student’s education – it is part of the curriculum, and is integrated into state and national standards, tests, and texts. 

  • Marine and aquatic-related federal and state agencies work closely with federal, state and local departments of education and informal education organizations to ensure marine and aquatic education become part of the curriculum. 

  • National recognition of the importance of marine and aquatic literacy leads to increased funding and resources. 

  • Marine and aquatic education and knowledge drive responsible behavior change, as people apply their understanding to better our environment. 

  • All people recognize their personal connection to all water resources, including the ocean, and make responsible resource decisions concerning the fragility and interconnectedness of all species. 

  • Consistent, appropriate messages about the ocean and all watersheds are seen everywhere. 

  • The benefits and resources of the ocean and all watersheds are available to all for sustainable uses. 

You can help us in our mission to make known the world of water!

Here’s how you can help:

  • $25 will help us fund scholarships for our equity and belonging or traditional knowledge committees

  • $60 will sponsor an annual membership for a teacher in need

  • $100 will support travel costs to increase international awareness of ocean literacy

  • $250 will provide support for our annual conference where educators can share ideas and resources

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