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Cultural Heritage in the World Ocean Assessment III
By Arturo Rey da Silva, Co-Chair of ODHN On 8 June 2026, the United Nations launched the Third World Ocean Assessment (WOA III), the most
June 21, 2026
Editorial
World Ocean Day 2026: Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a vital role in safeguarding ocean ecosystems and biodiversity. At the same time, research increasingly highlights the importance of recognising
June 8, 2026
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Out now in Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade, Volume III – “Heritage for an Oceanic Culture: The Essential Role of the Past in Ocean Literacy”
Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade, Volume III The third volume in the open access book series Ocean Literacy: The
May 22, 2026
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New online course: Using science, knowledge and tools to operationalise the BBNJ Agreement
A new online course on the implementation of the BBNJ Agreement has been launched by the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021 – 2030) (‘Ocean
March 27, 2026
Outreach events
Sunken Secrets of the Caribbean Sea
From 11–13 March, Kingston, Jamaica, will host a landmark stakeholder outreach event aimed at protecting our underwater cultural treasures. The event will bring together cultural
March 10, 2026
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New publication: Underwater cultural heritage in the World Heritage framework
Despite the global significance of underwater cultural heritage (UCH), submerged sites remain markedly underrepresented within the UNESCO 1972 World Heritage Convention. A new paper in
March 9, 2026
Conferences/workshops
Taking Stock at IKUWA8: Underwater Cultural Heritage and the UN Ocean Decade
By Kiki Kuijjer, ODHN Digital Engagement Manager From 13 to 18 October 2025, the underwater archaeology and heritage community came together in Oostende, Belgium, to
February 4, 2026
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ODHN and our Regional Representatives (RR) Network featured in MAHSNews
In the latest edition of MAHSNews, the official publication of the Maritime Archaeological and Historical Society (MAHS), Charlotte Jarvis, Early Career Ocean Professional at ODHN, highlights
January 9, 2026
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Watch Storytelling for a Bluer Future: CHFP Webinar on Marine Cultural Heritage and Ocean Literacy
SeaVoice, the Cultural Heritage Framework Programme’s platform for ocean storytelling, partnered with DigiBlue to deliver a webinar on marine cultural heritage and storytelling for ocean
December 9, 2025
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SeaVoice featured on Ocean Decade News
SeaVoice: Amplifying Ocean Voices SeaVoice has been highlighted by the UN Ocean Decade as a storytelling platform that amplifies diverse ocean voices from across cultures,
December 9, 2025
Recent Posts
- Cultural Heritage in the World Ocean Assessment III
- World Ocean Day 2026: Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet
- Out now in Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade, Volume III – “Heritage for an Oceanic Culture: The Essential Role of the Past in Ocean Literacy”
- New online course: Using science, knowledge and tools to operationalise the BBNJ Agreement
- Sunken Secrets of the Caribbean Sea