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"...Fresh water and the ocean are a single, irreplaceable natural asset that supports the well-being of human endeavor in its every form. It, like the land, is finite. When we destroy it, when we waste it, when we deprive each other of its essential benefits, we are acting so obviously against our true interest and survival that such behavior cannot be condoned or perpetuated. We must hold ourselves accountable."
~ From World Ocean Radio: Global Water Contract, Part II

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World Ocean Radio: People's Climate March
Chinese Water Management
About this episode: The distribution of fresh water to meet growth and increased demand has historically relied on massive planning structures. The impacts of climate change (drought, fire, extreme weather) are testing these structures, exposing them to be largely inadequate for a 21st century world. In this episode of World Ocean Radio we use China as a example of a rapidly-developing country in need of an industrial water policy that realistically factors the true cost of the supply and demand of water without sacrificing the small-scale historical methods such as conservation, water recycling, and small hydro. And we caution that large scale construction schemes that develop with no concern for environmental and social consequence will incite civic concern and unrest.
 
World Ocean Radio: War & Water
War & Water
About this episode: Sectarian conflicts in the Middle East have been ongoing for what seems like forever. Each city that is gained or lost by a rival faction sits on a major river—the Euphrates, the Tigris, or their tributaries. The wars waged are being fought along a watershed. In this episode of World Ocean Radio we suggest that despite air strikes, conflicting systems of law, and pursuits for oil, what really matters most is water. That it, among all other things, is what enables the true security of the region.
 
World Ocean Radio: Global Water Contract, Part II
Global Water Contract, Part II
About this episode: In Part II of a 2-part series on the Global Water Contract we explain the private commission’s progressive recommendations in response to a growing fresh water crisis that is estimated to affect 3 billion people worldwide.
 
World Ocean Radio: Global Water Contract, Part I
Global Water Contract, Part I
About this episode: In 1998, a private commission was assembled to create a framework for worldwide understanding of fresh water as an inalienable human right. In this first of a two-part series on the Global Water Contract we begin to outline the basic premises and arguments laid out in the contract, a foundation on which to share the committee’s recommendations, which will appear in next week’s episode.
 

World Ocean Exhibits
World Ocean Exhibits
Miles Down! is a World Ocean Observatory exclusive that can be downloaded and installed at your institution. This exhibit will fit in small spaces and is well-suited for schools, libraries, museums, aquariums, and any other educational organizations. For further information, please contact us.

Miles Down!
The history of oceanography is an international story of invention, individual adventure, and exploration that remains unknown to many. Miles Down! presents an historical overview, illustrated by individual profiles and expedition accounts from the United States, France, Germany, Japan and the former Soviet Union. The exhibit incorporates text, documents and photographs, and may be supplemented by objects from the presenter's collection when available.
 

A Digest of the W2O's
Top Educational Resources

Education is the primary tool for building public awareness and political will. We invite you to use World Ocean Observatory's educational resources, which include a catalog of ocean curriculum, profiles of ocean exemplars, ocean schools, resources for ocean climate, and other demonstrations of the inter-relationship of natural systems and human activities.
Ocean Literacy Curriculum
Ocean Literacy
The Ocean Literacy Framework comprises the essential principles and fundamental concepts of ocean science for learners of all ages. The World Ocean Observatory has dedicated a section of our site to the entirety of the fundamental concepts, including “One Big Ocean,” “Shaping the Future of the Earth,” “Weather and Climate,” and  “Diversity of Life.”
 
Visualization Theater
Visualization Theater
A fascinating way to look at and interpret data collected over time. The use of these materials in the classroom has the potential to transform learning about scientific facts and numbers into active and engaging investigations about the world ocean.
 
Ocean Exemplars
Ocean Exemplars
Exemplars are inspiring individuals, programs, curricula, schools, and organizations that provide varied and comprehensive demonstrations of exemplary contributions to ocean knowledge and advocacy. Each link connects to a site that offers an in-depth look at what could be considered "best practices" in ocean education from classroom to reef. 
 
 Ocean Exemplars
World Ocean Directory
The World Ocean Directory is a comprehensive list of ocean-related organizations located throughout the world. It presently contains more than 18,000 institutions involved in all aspects of ocean studies, education, technology, and communication. A good place for students to begin an ocean research project. Do you have an organization that is not currently listed? We invite you to add your organization to the list and to join the growing world ocean community. Contact us for information.
 
Ocean Curriculum
Curriculum Catalog
Are you an environmental educator looking for activities, lesson plans, science projects or marine species resources for the classroom? The World Ocean Curriculum Catalog provides a comprehensive list of links to educational content, lesson plans, and educational activities for kindergarten through secondary programs.     
 

World Ocean Radio Global
World Ocean Radio Global
A sampling of the more than 300 World Ocean Radio episodes is now available in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Swahili.
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