OCEAN SOLUTIONS HUBS
Building community & collective action — all over the world.
Hubs are youth-led, action-oriented groups organized around regional locations or university affiliations that work together to promote ocean health and sustainability by implementing at least two annual projects—often with financial support from SOA's Grants Program.
North America
Representative: Mark Haver
Based in the United States, SOA's North America Hubs are integral to inciting action, influencing ocean policy, and creating a strong network of passionate young people across the region.
Featured Hubs
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SOA NYC
SOA NYC has three pillars that constitute the bottom line of SOA's wider mission to promote SDG14: Action, Awareness, and Advancement. In one of the most dynamic communities in the world, this hub strives to leverage the productivity of human capital to reinforce the similar nature of New York City’s surrounding marine ecosystems.
Contact SOA NYC
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SOA University of Florida (UF)
SOA University of Florida (UF) is a student-led, university-based hub that drives forward ocean action on campus and in the surrounding community with initiatives such as beach clean-ups, advocacy campaigns, and more.
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SOA Hawai'i
With a deep cultural connection to the ocean, SOA Hawai'i is dedicated to igniting transformation in the Hawaiian Islands through environmental justice, cultural revival, and community empowerment.
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Hispanoamérica
Representative: Daniel Cáceres Bartra
This global community encompasses all Spanish-speaking nations, with over 20 Hubs for Latin America.
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SOA Peru
SOA Peru is one of SOA's largest and first international hubs, managing 10 Hubs in the coastal regions of Peru (Ancash, La Libertad, Moquegua, Piura, Tacna, Arequipa, Ica, Lambayeque, Tumbes, and Chimbote).
Contact SOA Peru
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SOA Ecuador
SOA Ecuador has the committed mission of promoting the ideas of young leaders for the care, restoration, and conservation of the ocean, its biodiversity, and the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities through ocean literacy and many other activities.
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SOA Costa Rica
SOA Costa Rica aims to be the platform of reference of youth for the ocean in the country, through alliances with local organizations and pushing for blue diplomacy and interdisciplinary ocean job opportunities for blue professionals.
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Europe & Lusofonia
Representative: Eugénia Barroca
Eugenia, based in Portugal, manages a global network of youth that spans Europe and all Portuguese-speaking nations.
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SOA Brasil
SOA Hub Brasil exists to bring Brazilians closer to the sea, incentivize leadership, and promote events and sustainable actions all around the country.
Contact SOA Hub Brasil
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SOA Portugal
SOA Portugal focuses on ocean literacy, policy, and advocacy to create a new ocean culture in Portugal towards a sustainable future.
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SOA Malta
SOA Malta aims to educate and empower individuals about the challenges faced by marine ecosystems in Malta. Through accessible initiatives and educational programs, we provide a platform for ocean lovers who want to advocate for the environment.
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Africa
Representative: Forbi Perise
Africa is home to an extensive network of passionate young ocean leaders across the continent, with a large presence in Tanzania, Cameroon, and beyond.
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SOA Tanzania
SOA Tanzania is actively building the largest ocean youth network in Tanzania and Zanzibar Island, fostering a generation of informed and proactive stewards dedicated to the well-being of our marine ecosystems through ocean literacy trainings, habitat restoration projects, and more.
Contact SOA Tanzania
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SOA Cameroon
Working closely with the local maritime industry, government agencies, and nonprofits, SOA Cameroon is a passionate group of young people dedicated to raising awareness, making a positive impact, and protecting Cameroon's ocean and coastal communities.
Contact SOA Cameroon
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SOA Nigeria
SOA Nigeria is dedicated to taking direct action, creating awareness, and building capacity to address diverse ocean and climate change issues in Nigeria and surrounding regions.
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Asia
Representative: MJ Lamoste
Asia boasts a strong SOA presence with thousands of Ocean Leaders across regions, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, and more.
Featured Hubs
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SOA MY Ocean Hope
SOA MY Ocean Hope is a youth-led hub in Malaysia dedicated to improving ocean conservation through scientific efforts with a focus on educating and engaging the local community to combat ocean pollution and increase awareness of its detrimental impact on both the environment and human life.
Contact SOA MY Ocean Hope
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SOA Philippines
SOA Philippines is a community of young ocean leaders from all over the Philippines who believe that grassroots collective actions can help combat climate change. They aim to create a community of social entrepreneurs that can create more impactful and sustainable solutions.
Contact SOA Philippines
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SOA Japan
SOA Japan is committed to engaging their local community by running regional webinars and workshops, creating educational infographics, organizing small-group beach clean-ups, and building a grassroots network of young ocean activists, leaders, and enthusiasts.
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Oceania & Pacific Islands
Representative: Joshua J. Pangelinan
SOA is eager to expand our presence throughout Oceania and the Pacific Islands. If you are interested in joining or starting a hub in this region, please fill out this form here.
