Session 1: Citizen science, ocean digitalization and capacity development projects

Jun 3, 2025 — 10:55 am - 12:05 PM
INSPIRE Area

This session highlights innovative projects at the intersection of citizen science, digital technologies, and ocean literacy. Speakers will share practical examples from digital twins for coastal conservation to citizen-led water stewardship initiatives, showcasing how communities and ocean professionals are shaping the future of ocean knowledge and action. Moderator: Joshua Baghdady (University of Hawaii) - Mission Ocean OTTERS project - Garabet Kazanjian (American University of Armenia) - Cala Iris Citizen Science initiative - Houssine Nibani (Association de Gestion Intégrée de Ressources - AGIR) - Citizens of Surf - Natalie Fox (Citizens of Surf) - Citoyens pour le Climat - Clementine Nordon (CPLC)