Marine education, ocean literacy and community engagement. Expertise in connecting young people—particularly from underserved communities—with scientists, research institutions and blue-economy careers through experiential learning and public engagement.
PA4 - Building resilience in coastal communities with infrastructure and businesses
NEXT WAVE is a marine education and ocean literacy project connecting young people from underserved communities in Naples with scientists, research centres and blue-economy professionals. Through laboratory visits, hands-on activities and public events, participants explore marine science, discover related careers and become ambassadors for ocean protection.
We are seeking European partners with expertise in ocean literacy, youth engagement, science communication and blue skills to co-develop educational methodologies, exchange good practices, strengthen impact assessment and support the project’s European replication and scaling.
ocean literacy, marine education, youth engagement, blue economy, blue skills, science communication, experiential learning, social inclusion, coastal communities, marine conservation
We are currently participating in NEXT NAPOLI, a European-funded programme implemented by the Municipality of Naples under the PN Metro Plus 2021–2027, and will attend its networking and project-development events.