Young Ocean Leader [noun]: An empowered youth under 35 years committed to UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water) driving ocean conservation initiatives globally through education, advocacy, and community leadership.
Young Ocean Leaders take action that improves ocean health to advance UN Sustainable Development Goal 14—Life Below Water.
SOA provides them funding, mentorship, and capacity-building resources.
Local Action, Global Impact
91 HUBS
360+ GRANTS
165 COUNTRIES
7,000+ LEADERS
OCEAN HUBS
SOA Hubs are regional groups of Ocean Leaders organized by university affiliation, region, or focus area and taking action to promote ocean health and sustainability.
They are united by the common objective to preserve the health of our ocean and provide grassroots leadership in their respective communities.
SOA supports our Hubs through providing programming, mentorship, funding, organizing platforms, and networking.