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WORLD OCEANS DAY
A Conversation with Leading Experts
For World Oceans Day 2024, The Marmara Project was represented by team member Arya Yurdacan during a virtual Deep Dive hosted by World Ocean Day and the John Nurminen Foundation as part of Ocean Week.
The webinar brought together ocean advocates, researchers, storytellers, and conservation voices to discuss the alarming state of the ocean and the urgent need for action.
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GLOBAL ACTION
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Ocean Advocacy
Alongside speakers including Fabien Cousteau, Dr. Lucy Woodall, and ocean photographer Greg Lecoeur, Arya joined conversations exploring the ocean crisis, advocacy work, conservation efforts, ecosystem restoration, and the importance of personal connection in a time of rapid marine environmental change.
Topics throughout the webinar included climate anxiety, interconnectedness, youth involvement, ocean advocacy, restoration, and conservation storytelling.
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SOLUTIONS AND SEA CHANGE
A Growing Team Voice
For The Marmara Project, the event was an opportunity to connect the story of the Marmara Sea to broader global ocean conversations while highlighting the role young people can play in inspiring awareness and solutions.
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DIVING INTO OCEAN WEEK
The Marmara Sea Action Plan
Arya’s participation reflected the growing reach of our team and our continued belief that ocean conservation depends on shared voices, personal connection, and collective action across communities and coastlines.