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The Ocean Protection and Community Action program on EverLMS equips learners with the knowledge and practical tools to safeguard marine ecosystems and lead local conservation initiatives. Combining science, policy, and hands-on community engagement, this course turns awareness into measurable action for coasts, reefs, estuaries, and open-ocean habitats.
What You’ll Learn
Marine ecology basics: Ocean zones, food webs, keystone species, and ecosystem services.
Threats to oceans: Pollution (plastic, chemical, noise), overfishing, habitat loss, climate impacts (warming, acidification).
Conservation strategies: MPAs, sustainable fisheries, restoration (mangroves, seagrass, coral), circular economy practices.
Community action toolkit: Beach cleanups, citizen science monitoring, local policy advocacy, education campaigns.
Data & impact tracking: Designing KPIs, recording results, reporting outcomes to stakeholders.
Risk & safety: Fieldwork safety, waste handling, and storm/tide awareness.
Funding & partnerships: How to build coalitions with schools, NGOs, coastal businesses, and local government.