Meet Lauren Martin, our new Project Consultant! She blends marine science and Indigenous knowledge to inspire ocean conservation for all.

From June 2nd to June 7th, 2024, Sea Youth Rise Up (SYRUP) brought together young ocean advocates from around the world for a week of training, lobbying, and networking in Washington D.C. Participants engaged with state and federal legislators, environmental agencies, and attended Capitol Hill Ocean Week, hearing from over 40 guest panelists. This collaborative initiative by Big Blue & You, The Ocean Project, and EarthEcho International showcased the power of youth advocacy in ocean conservation. Read on to discover the impactful moments and key takeaways from this inspiring event.

Lemond Brown, aka Mr. IMAG the STEAM MC, is a Big Blue Crew member who is also the CEO of Swaliga Foundation and the genius behind #SteamTheBlock project. Inspired by his experiences with Big Blue & You, in 2022 Lemond created a track and video featuring our own Danni Washington!

Want to know more about our Big Blue Crew? Check out this blog where four high school students talk about how they are taking an active role in fighting for our oceans!

We’re so excited that we have been selected as a 2021 Visa She’s Next Black Women-Owned Business Grant Recipient! 🎉 Visa committed 10K and an IFundWomen coaching membership to 60 Black women-owned businesses through this program, and we are honored to be a recipient! ⁠

Ocean conservation, also known as marine conservation, is the protection and preservation of marine ecosystems. Ocean conservation aims to protect marine species, habitats, and coastal communities while limiting the damage caused by human activity. Conservationists advocate for the health of our oceans, recognizing that life on Earth depends on healthy oceans.