"when we protect
ouR oceans,
we are protecting
our future."
WHO WE ARE
Run by young people, for young people.
We fuel creativity, innovation and positive climate action through free events and summits.
By partnering with leading scientists and organisations, we connect young people with those leading the charge in innovative solutions.
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That way, we aren't leaving young people with scary climate facts. We are connecting them with the organisations making waves all around the country.
We are showing them positive action is possible. At any age!
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IMPACT THAT COUNTS
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Meet Alyssa.
Alyssa Seckinger-Crow is the developer of Young Ocean Innovators. As the main coordinator, she leads a team of legendary volunteers that bring Young Ocean Innovators events to life.
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She has a deep passion for the ocean and getting young people leading for a healthier planet.
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​Young Ocean Innovators is completely volunteer run, with incredible organisations partnering and supporting event delivery. ​ ​
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Through fostering curiosity, and action-oriented thinking, Alyssa is on a mission to give young people access to those working on innovative, new and exciting solutions for a resilient ocean and planet.
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Alyssa is a recipient of the University of Melbourne's global environmental leadership Wattle Fellowship, the 2024 United Nations Millenium Fellow, 2024-2026 Agrifutures Horizon Scholarship and sits on the Antarctic Youth Coalition. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science, majoring in Marine and Antarctic Governance at the University of Tasmania.
Why this MATTERS?
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Our ocean needs our help!
With over 80% of the ocean overfished, and less that 3% properly protected, we need ocean leaders now!
The ocean gives us over 50% of the air we breathe, yet most of us don't know what we can do to help.
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Making ocean careers visible
Other than a marine biologist, what jobs are there in the ocean space?
Through our events, we connect young people with incredible people to make marine jobs visible, from business and conservation to education and engineering.
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Addressing climate anxiety through action
80% of young people are concerned about our climate. And rightly so.
Things are getting worse. More climate education is great. But this must be paired with ways to take action. To inspire hope. To be a climate leader.
Our climate and our ocean is highly interconnected. To build a resilient future, we aim to develop and inspire young leaders to take tangible action for our ocean. We connect youth with ocean experts and focus on hands on learning.
Founded by a University of Melbourne Wattle Fellow to deepen young people's connection and understanding of our precious ocean, it is facilitated together with leading marine scientists, conservationist organisations and University student mentors.
