From coral reefs to clean energy, UAE pupils are discovering ocean conservation in a new initiative
Children across Dubai are set to make waves in marine education thanks to a new initiative bringing ocean literacy directly into classrooms.
Hotel group Jumeirah has partnered with UK charity Ocean Generation to launch the Unesco-endorsed Ocean Academy in five Dubai schools: Arbor School, Dubai British School, Fairgreen International, Greenfield International and Hartland International.
The pilot, unveiled this week, will expand across the UAE in the coming academic year.
Designed for pupils aged five to 16, the scheme introduces topics such as coral reef protection, sustainable fishing, marine biodiversity and ocean energy.
Lessons will be woven into timetables and assemblies, supported by teacher-friendly resources that require no prior knowledge of marine science
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Ocean Generation, founded by Blue Planet filmmaker Jo Ruxton, is known for making complex science accessible to younger audiences through storytelling and popular culture.
Its documentary A Plastic Ocean brought global attention to the problem of plastic pollution, and the new classroom resources build on this legacy.
Beyond textbooks, pupils can look forward to hands-on experiences, from turtle conservation to coastal restoration projects.
With future plans to adapt materials for Arabic-language schools, the aim is to foster a lasting love of the ocean in the next generation.
For UAE families, it’s another positive sign that schools are finding innovative ways to connect classroom learning with real-world environmental action.
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