The Ocean and it’s ecosystems thrive on Diversity
AnD so do spaces for Ocean ActioN
Ocean Justice Collective is a youth-led initiative of ocean enthusiasts, advocates and professionals from ALL backgrounds building intersectional and fairer spaces for ocean action.
Why does ocean justice matter?
The ocean is connected to many through culture, livelihoods, survival and heritage. Yet in places where ocean innovation is strong, access and representation, especially for those most impacted, is often overlooked. Resulting in many voices still missing in ocean decision-making spaces.
Making the connection between ocean protection and social justice is critical to dismantle the systems that no longer work for either ocean or human resiliency.
Ocean Justice means recognizing these gaps and creating space to do things differently.
This is A space
to rethink
ocean action
We bring together ocean advocates, scientists, creatives and community members to explore how environmental issues connect with social realities and how we can act on them together.
Ocean Justice Collective is where ocean conservation and social justice meet!
Our Waves
of ocean JUSTICE
“One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities where we know we are not alone.”
— Bell Hooks
We are just getting started!
Explore our active projects :
OJC Beach Clean-up and Community Care Workshop
Join us Saturday August 8 for a summer day in Scheveningen to connect with ocean advocates, learn about community care as activists and enjoy a bit of sun while we clean up the beach.
Location TBD!
The Team is
Growing!
We are currently looking for volunteers in three areas:
Fundraising, Outreach in the Netherlands and Event Planning for our July-December campaigns.
We are always welcoming anyone passionate about our work regardless if what you want to contribute is listed here or not.
We invite you to join our OJC Team! Please email us at admin@oceanjusticecol.org. Include your CV and a short description of your background.
Exploring the
Ocean-Climate Nexus through a Justice Lens
The ocean is our strongest climate ally, absorbing over 90% of excess heat and around
25% of CO₂ emissions; yet it remains largely absent from climate justice mobilisation. We directly want to address that gap by bringing ocean perspectives into climate spaces through an intersectional and a community-driven lens.
This September we will be present at the National Klimaatmars in Amsterdam and will host an ocean justice educational workshop at LCOY Netherlands 2026 (Local Conference of Youth).
Get Involved
You're invited to be a part of it.
We're building this collective together. Join us, partner with us or support our work.
In collaboration with
Our Ocean Allies
Building intersectional ocean dialogues in Europe together with our partners and allies:
