The EmpowerUs Project, led by Nordland Research Institute (NRI), is proud to announce the official release of the Women Making Waves Activity Book, a beautifully illustrated and interactive publication celebrating the stories of women shaping our coastal communities across Europe.

EmpowerUs, together with an international network of partners, invites you to a seminar on integrating ocean literacy into research projects at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice on 5 June.

Research reveals major gaps in tidal knowledge that frequently lead to a risk to life for coastal visitors.

The permafrost in Longyearbyen is thawing faster than expected, threatening infrastructure and cultural heritage. A new research project aims to develop tools to address these challenges.

The 8th of January 2025 marks the launch of a new Ocean Literacy Strategy in Wales, the first national strategy of its kind in the UK. This milestone is not just a win for Wales. It reflects how important it is to enhance ocean literacy and foster stronger connections between people and the sea.