Recent surveys of museum audiences have shown an increased interest in climate change and ocean science narratives
One planet, one ocean United Nations Ocean Decade for Sustainable Development 2021–2030
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Over the last few years, the museum has been actively working to build its reputation for delivering high-quality programs in ocean science, technology and sustainability. It is now embarking on a major initiative in support of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC-UNESCO) and the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development, writes Emily Jateff.
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Signals 133 Summer 2020–21
IN RECENT YEARS, the museum’s programs in ocean science, technology and sustainability have included large and small-scale exhibitions, visiting vessels, internal sustainability initiatives, support of citizen science programs, formal and informal learning programs, Ocean Talks, and acquisitions for the National Maritime Collection. Recent highlights include James Cameron: Challenging the Deep and Elysium Arctic, visiting vessels such as Schmidt Ocean Institute’s RV Falkor, and the launch of the first Seabin in Australian waters. We have also acquired objects from CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, Sea Shepherd Australia and the September 2019 Schools Climate Protest, and established partnerships, especially around key festivals and events.
