Young Ocean Leader [noun]:
An empowered young person aged 18-35 committed to UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water) and 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 young ocean leaders with funding, mentorship, capacity-building resources, and more.
Local Action, Global Impact
90+
Hubs
390+
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.