A UN Ocean Conference Side Event
"Stories of the Sea" is a live storytelling experience and cultural celebration spotlighting the ocean through the voices of those protecting it, from youth and Indigenous leaders to filmmakers, divers, scientists, artists, and community builders.
In a world where policy and science often take center stage, this event brings emotion, humanity, and creativity into the conversation. Expect bold stories, shared truths, and powerful action from all corners of the globe.
What to Expect:
- Live storytelling & conversation with ocean advocates, creatives, Indigenous leaders, and changemakers
- Youth-led ideas and community-driven solutions from across the world
- Collaborative panels highlighting frontline action, science, art, and hope
- A powerful reminder that everyone has a role to play, and every voice matters
Collaborating Voices:
- Ocean Culture Life
- Ocean Uprise
- Divers for Climate
- Gambian Marine and Environment Conservation Initiative (GMECI)
- Innoceana
- Mars Sustainable Solutions
- Black Mermaid Foundation
- Empower Ocean
Why This Matters:
As the world gathers in Nice for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference, Stories of the Sea invites you to step outside the formal rooms and into a space of real talk, raw storytelling, and shared humanity. This is where science meets soul, and where global change begins, with one story at a time.
Who’s It For?
Ocean lovers, activists, policy shapers, artists, youth, and anyone seeking to be moved, informed, and inspired to act.
This is not just a side event, it's a gathering of voices that don’t always get heard, and a call to honour our ocean with action, connection, and creativity.
📣 Free Entry | No Registration Required
Come as you are. Bring your energy. Leave with purpose.