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				<title>Xeni Symeonidou posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:13:42 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Θα θέλαμε να ευχαριστήσουμε όλους του συμμετέχοντες του σεμιναρίου Μπλε Διαδρομές στην Εκπαίδευση: Μπλε Σχολεία και Υδάτινες Εκπαιδευτικές Περιοχές που έλαβε χώρα στις 15 Σεπτεμβρίου.<br />
Να σημειώσουμε πως ήταν το σεμινάριο με τη μεγαλύτερη συμμετοχή και αυτό μας καθιστά ιδιαίτερα χαρούμενες! Ελπίζουμε το περιεχόμενο να σας κάλυψε και να σας ξα&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1894"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1894/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Xeni Symeonidou posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1589/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:12:21 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Επιστρέφουμε δυναμικά και φέτος με τα webinars για εκπαιδευτικούς! &#x1f499;<br />
Μετά από μια γεμάτη περσινή χρονιά, με πολλές δράσεις και webinars για εκπαιδευτικούς και σχολικές ομάδες, συνεχίζουμε με νέες ευκαιρίες για μάθηση, συνεργασία και σύνδεση με τη θάλασσα.<br />
Στο πρώτο μας webinar για τη νέα ακαδημαϊκή χρονιά, θα γνωρίσουμε καλύτερα τα Μπλε Σχ&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1589"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1589/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<div class="youzify-wall-link-title">15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026: Μπλε Διαδρομές στην Εκπαίδευση: Μπλε σχολεία & Υδάτινες Εκπαιδευτικές Περιοχές</div>				<div class="youzify-wall-link-desc">Δηλώστε συμμετοχή στο webinar που διοργανώνεται στο πλαίσιο του BlueLightS και αφορά τα Μπλε σχολεία και τις Θαλάσσιες Εκπαιδευτικές Περιοχλες! Το webinar απευθύνεται σε εκπαιδευτικούς όλων των βαθμίδων από όλη την Ελλάδα που ενδιαφέρονται να εντάξουν τον θαλάσσιο γραμματισμό και τη μπλε εκπαίδευση με δημιουργικό και πρακτικό τρόπο στη διδακτική τους πρακτική. 📅 Πότε: 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026, 17:00 💻 Πού: Ο σύνδεσμος συμμετοχής θα αποσταλεί μία ημέρα πριν από την εκδήλωση. Η φόρμα συμμετοχής θα παραμείνει ανοιχτή έως τις 13/09/2026 και ώρα 23:59.</div>				<div class="youzify-wall-link-url">forms.gle</div>			</div>
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				<title>Sofia Chanioti posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1585/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:41:31 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Γεια σας και πάλι! Ξεκίνησα να ανεβάζω μικρά βίντεο με εργαστήρια, περιβαλλοντικές δράσεις και κατασκευές που υλοποιούμε μαζί με τα παιδιά στο Youtube!</p>
<p>Στόχος είναι να μοιραστώ απλές, πρακτικές ιδέες που μπορείτε να δοκιμάσετε κι εσείς στην τάξη ή στο σπίτι.</p>
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				<title>Sofia Chanioti posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1584/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:38:18 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Καλησπέρα σε όλους! </p>
<p>Στο πλαίσιο παλαιότερων έργων μας, είχαμε σχεδιάσει μερικούς μικρούς οδηγούς περιβαλλοντικής εκπαίδευσης με έτοιμα εργαστήρια και δραστηριότητες.</p>
<p>Σας αφήνω εδώ τα public Canva links για να τα κατεβάσετε και να τα αξιοποιήσετε ελεύθερα στις δικές σας ομάδες ή στην τάξη<br />
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<a target="_blank" href="https://canv&#038;hellip" rel="nofollow ugc">https://canv&#038;hellip</a>;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1584"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1584/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>We will be in Barcelona from 30 September to 2 October 2026 for the EMSEA Conference, presenting our Little Explorers of the Blue Planet project as a poster.

Looking forward to meeting everyone there and sharing this special experience together!</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1574/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:01:08 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>We will be in Barcelona from 30 September to 2 October 2026 for the EMSEA Conference, presenting our Little Explorers of the Blue Planet project as a poster.</p>
<p>Looking forward to meeting everyone there and sharing this special experience together!</p>
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				<title>Meet Singles in Thailand: A Modern Guide to Online Dating
Online dating makes it easier for international visitors and residents to meet people in Thailand. Whether you are interested in friendship, romance, or a serious relationship, begin by choosing a dating platform that offers clear profiles and useful communication features. A thoughtful profile with recent photos, honest details, and specific interests can attract people who share your goals.

If you want to connect with a Sideline Girl in Thailand, a platform such as fiwfan may help you meet adults with different relationship preferences. Read each profile carefully and avoid making assumptions based on labels, photos, or nationality. Ask polite questions about hobbies, lifestyle, communication preferences, and expectations. Transparency early in the conversation can reduce confusion and help both people decide whether there is genuine compatibility.

Take time to build trust before arranging an in-person date. Regular conversations and video calls can help you confirm that your match is authentic and interested in getting to know you. Pay attention to consistency: a genuine person usually remembers details, answers questions openly, and respects your schedule and boundaries.

Safety should remain a priority. Never send money to someone you have not met, even if the request involves an emergency, travel costs, medical bills, or a promised meeting. Avoid sharing passwords, banking information, copies of identification, or private documents. Be cautious if a match refuses video calls, gives contradictory information, or pressures you to make quick decisions.

For a first meeting, choose a busy public location such as a café, restaurant, or shopping center. Arrange your own transportation and let a trusted friend know where you will be. Respect local customs and communicate clearly about consent and personal boundaries. Either person should feel comfortable ending a conversation or date at any time.

Successful online dating depends on patience, honesty, and mutual respect. Focus on meaningful conversations rather than rushing into promises. By staying alert, communicating openly, and treating each match as an individual, you can create safer and more rewarding connections in Thailand.
Visit: https://fiwfan.app/</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1566/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:05:42 +0100</pubDate>

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Online dating makes it easier for international visitors and residents to meet people in Thailand. Whether you are interested in friendship, romance, or a serious relationship, begin by choosing a dating platform that offers clear profiles and useful communication features. A thoughtful&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1566"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1566/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Eleni Koumpaki posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1564/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:39:31 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>&#x1f30a; Μια ευκαιρία για τους νέους που θέλουν να γίνουν φορείς αλλαγής για τον ωκεανό!<br />
Το Bow Seat είναι ένας μη κερδοσκοπικός οργανισμός που ενθαρρύνει και υποστηρίζει τους νέους να γίνουν ενεργοί υπερασπιστές του ωκεανού, αξιοποιώντας τη δημιουργικότητα, την επιστήμη, την αφήγηση και τη δράση για την αντιμετώπιση περιβαλλοντικών προκλήσεων. &#038;#x1&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1564"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1564/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>vanquishe posted an update in the group vanquishe</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1556/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:01:05 +0100</pubDate>

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				<title>Nu finns nytt utbildningsmaterial om hav och vatten på svenska här på BlueLightS Education Platform. Titta under fliken Knowledge Hub eller följ länken: https://blue-lights.eu/knowledge-hub/lang-swedish/</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1547/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:31:49 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Nu finns nytt utbildningsmaterial om hav och vatten på svenska här på BlueLightS Education Platform. Titta under fliken Knowledge Hub eller följ länken: <a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/knowledge-hub/lang-swedish/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://blue-lights.eu/knowledge-hub/lang-swedish/</a></p>
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				<title>Gabriella Ferreira posted an update in the group Blue Portugal</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1542/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:45:16 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Já podem encontrar 20 recursos da Academia Ciência Viva para Professores no Knowledge Hub do BlueLightS! <img loading="lazy" alt="&#x1f30a;" class="emojioneemoji" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/emojione/assets/3.1/png/32/1f30a.png" /> </p>
<p>Consultem aqui os últimos recursos adicionados &#8211; <a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/knowledge-hub/lang-portuguese/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://blue-lights.eu/knowledge-hub/lang-portuguese/</a></p>
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				<title>Discover the free OSES resources designed to connect sport, education, and ocean conservation. From practical toolkits and good practice handbooks to ocean literacy materials, these resources empower educators, sports clubs, and communities to inspire positive environmental action.

&#x1f4da; Explore, download, and start making waves for a healthier ocean.

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https://oses-project.org/ressources-oses/</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:26:46 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Discover the free OSES resources designed to connect sport, education, and ocean conservation. From practical toolkits and good practice handbooks to ocean literacy materials, these resources empower educators, sports clubs, and communities to inspire positive environmental action.</p>
<p>&#x1f4da; Explore, download, and start making waves for a healthier&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1540"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1540/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:48:40 +0100</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Co-creating the future of blue education in Greece &#x1f30a; 

From 1–3 July, Heraklion, Crete, hosted the Educational Marine/Freshwater Areas (EAs) Training Seminar, organized within the BlueLightS project. The three-day training brought together teachers, environmental educators, scientists, and representatives of environmental organizations to explore and adapt the Educational Marine/Freshwater Areas methodology for implementation in Greece.

Led by the French Biodiversity Office (OFB) in collaboration with the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), under the scientific coordination of Dr. Yolanda Koulouri, the seminar combined hands-on activities, collaborative learning, and co-design workshops. Participants worked together to develop educational resources, simulate the implementation of Educational Marine/Freshwater Areas, and propose a 
framework tailored to the needs of Greek schools and local communities.

Beyond the exchange of knowledge, the training fostered a growing network of educators, researchers, and environmental practitioners committed to strengthening ocean literacy and empowering young people to actively participate in the protection of aquatic ecosystems.

This marks an important milestone towards introducing Educational Marine/Freshwater Areas in Greece and advancing innovative, participatory approaches to environmental education.

You can find more on our Institute&#039;s website:
https://imbbc.hcmr.gr/2026/07/13/press-release-educational-marine-freshwater-areas-eas-training-seminar-in-crete/

Stay tuned for more on the EMAs! 

#BlueLightS #OceanLiteracy #EnvironmentalEducation #BlueEducation #MarineEducation #FreshwaterEducation #HCMR #OFB #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Education #Greece</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1535/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:17 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Co-creating the future of blue education in Greece &#x1f30a; </p>
<p>From 1–3 July, Heraklion, Crete, hosted the Educational Marine/Freshwater Areas (EAs) Training Seminar, organized within the BlueLightS project. The three-day training brought together teachers, environmental educators, scientists, and representatives of environmental organizations to e&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1535"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1535/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Xeni Symeonidou posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1534/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:59:41 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Καλησπέρα!<br />
Όπως υποσχεθήκαμε το link του τελευταίου webinar: </p>
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<p>Ευχαριστούμε για την υπομονή!<br />
Καλό καλοκαίρι σε όλα τα μέλη της ομάδας!</p>
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				<title>Luca Jendrek posted an update in the group Blue Education Framework</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1520/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:35:42 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Couldn`t attend the online webinars discussing different aspects of the Framework or maybe you want to refresh what have been discussed?</p>
<p>Now you can re-watch all the four sessions and read a recap article on each webinar sessions!</p>
<p>Launch of the Framework: </p>
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<p>Blue&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1520"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1520/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>What does a career dedicated to ocean look like?

Read the short stories of 5 early-career ocean professionals who share their career journey at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR):


https://blue-lights.eu/what-does-a-career-dedicated-to-the-ocean-look-like-%f0%9f%8c%8a/</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:21:50 +0100</pubDate>

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<p>Read the short stories of 5 early-career ocean professionals who share their career journey at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR):</p>
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				<title>Xeni Symeonidou posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:26:22 +0100</pubDate>

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<p>Το σεμινάριο με θέμα Από τον Θαλάσσιο Γραμματισμό στη Διδακτική Πράξη ολοκληρώθηκε αισίως! Ελπίζουμε η πλατφόρμα να σας φάνηκε χρήσιμη και εύχρηστη. Όσοι δεν το παρακολουθήσετε μπορείτε να βρείτε το υλικό στους επόμενους συνδέσμους! Το βίντεο του webinar θα ανέβει σε επόμενο χρόνο καθώς αντιμετωπίζουμε τεχνι&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1515"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1515/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>If you want to see our video from &quot;The Argaki tou Pyros&quot; intermittent stream, please visit: 
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:43:50 +0100</pubDate>

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				<title>Dear Community,

We have enriched the Knowledge Hub with some great educational materials in Finnish and Swedish that are useful tools to bring the &quot;blue&quot; into your classrooms. 

Go and visit the Knowledge Hub!

Dont forget, if you are have relevant and useful materials, you can also contribute to grow a diverse online library.</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1506/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:50:27 +0100</pubDate>

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<p>We have enriched the Knowledge Hub with some great educational materials in Finnish and Swedish that are useful tools to bring the &#8220;blue&#8221; into your classrooms. </p>
<p>Go and visit the Knowledge Hub!</p>
<p>Dont forget, if you are have relevant and useful materials, you can also contribute to grow a diverse online library.</p>
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				<title>Luca Jendrek posted an update in the group Profesores de España</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1505/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:45:34 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Una página interactiva es una excelente herramienta para aprender y enseñar sobre el plancton. Visita el sitio web para descubrir más.</p>
<p>Aquesta pàgina interactiva és una eina excel·lent per aprendre i ensenyar sobre el plàncton. Visita el lloc web per descobrir-ne més.</p>
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				<title>For Croatian participants: 
U četvrtak će se održati online predstavljanje školskih projekata financiranih kroz BlueLightS projekt u Hrvatskoj. Pridružite nam se i podijelite svoje ideje i prijedloge za plavo obrazovanje u Hrvatskoj.</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1499/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:13:32 +0100</pubDate>

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U četvrtak će se održati online predstavljanje školskih projekata financiranih kroz BlueLightS projekt u Hrvatskoj. Pridružite nam se i podijelite svoje ideje i prijedloge za plavo obrazovanje u Hrvatskoj.</p>
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				<title>A video on the &quot;Eel in Troubled Waters&quot; project by Makrochori (junior) Highschool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqgLckrrQ1g</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:03:26 +0100</pubDate>

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				<title>&#x1f30d; Ολοκλήρωση δύο σημαντικών περιβαλλοντικών προγραμμάτων από το 1ο Γυμνάσιο Δραπετσώνας

Το 1ο Γυμνάσιο Δραπετσώνας ολοκλήρωσε με ιδιαίτερη επιτυχία δύο καινοτόμα περιβαλλοντικά προγράμματα με επίκεντρο την κλιματική αλλαγή, την προστασία των υδάτινων πόρων και τη θαλάσσια ρύπανση, επιβεβαιώνοντας τον ρόλο του σχολείου ως πυρήνα επιστημονικής έρευνας, περιβαλλοντικής ευαισθητοποίησης και ενεργού πολιτειότητας.

Στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος «Το νερό ως πηγή ζωής: Από την κλιματική αλλαγή στη λειψυδρία!», οι μαθητές διερεύνησαν τις επιπτώσεις της κλιματικής κρίσης στη διαθεσιμότητα και την ποιότητα των υδατικών πόρων, αξιοποιώντας πραγματικά δεδομένα, συγκριτικές μελέτες και πειραματικές προσομοιώσεις. Τα ευρήματα ανέδειξαν τη σημαντική μείωση των υδατικών αποθεμάτων, την αυξανόμενη πίεση που δέχονται οι υδάτινοι πόροι της Αττικής, καθώς και τις επιπτώσεις της όξινης βροχής και της ατμοσφαιρικής ρύπανσης στα οικοσυστήματα. Ιδιαίτερη αξία είχαν τα πειράματα προσομοίωσης, μέσα από τα οποία οι μαθητές κατέγραψαν μεταβολές στη χημική σύσταση του νερού και επιβεβαίωσαν τον τρόπο με τον οποίο οι ανθρώπινες δραστηριότητες επηρεάζουν άμεσα το φυσικό περιβάλλον.

Παράλληλα, μέσω του προγράμματος «Πειραιάς, ένα λιμάνι του Σαρωνικού: Η ρύπανση απειλεί τη θάλασσά μας!», οι μαθητές πραγματοποίησαν έρευνα πεδίου, δειγματοληψίες και φυσικοχημικές αναλύσεις, μελετώντας τις επιπτώσεις της θαλάσσιας ρύπανσης στο παράκτιο οικοσύστημα του Σαρωνικού. Η μελέτη της οξίνισης των υδάτων, των μικροπλαστικών και των σύγχρονων μορφών ρύπανσης κατέδειξε την ανάγκη λήψης άμεσων μέτρων για την προστασία των θαλάσσιων οικοσυστημάτων και τη βιώσιμη διαχείριση των φυσικών πόρων.

Η ολοκλήρωση των δύο προγραμμάτων αποτελεί μια ιδιαίτερα σημαντική εκπαιδευτική επιτυχία, καθώς οι μαθητές δεν περιορίστηκαν στη θεωρητική προσέγγιση των περιβαλλοντικών ζητημάτων, αλλά λειτούργησαν ως μικροί ερευνητές, συλλέγοντας δεδομένα, διεξάγοντας πειράματα και εξάγοντας τεκμηριωμένα συμπεράσματα για ζητήματα που επηρεάζουν άμεσα το παρόν και το μέλλον του πλανήτη μας.

Θερμά συγχαρητήρια σε όλους τους μαθητές και τις μαθήτριες που συμμετείχαν, καθώς και στους εκπαιδευτικούς που καθοδήγησαν την υλοποίηση των προγραμμάτων, συμβάλλοντας ουσιαστικά στην ανάπτυξη της περιβαλλοντικής συνείδησης και της επιστημονικής σκέψης της νέας γενιάς.</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:12:17 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>&#x1f30d; Ολοκλήρωση δύο σημαντικών περιβαλλοντικών προγραμμάτων από το 1ο Γυμνάσιο Δραπετσώνας</p>
<p>Το 1ο Γυμνάσιο Δραπετσώνας ολοκλήρωσε με ιδιαίτερη επιτυχία δύο καινοτόμα περιβαλλοντικά προγράμματα με επίκεντρο την κλιματική αλλαγή, την προστασία των υδάτινων πόρων και τη θαλάσσια ρύπανση, επιβεβαιώνοντας τον ρόλο του σχολείου ως πυρήν&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1488"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1488/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Guinness World Records &#038; Tortoise
Do you think a tortoise can find a place  in the  Guinness World Records?
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, was inducted into the Guinness World Records Icon list for 2026 on June 17.  To learn more about this 194-year-old giant tortoise, see here: https://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/public/articles/22113/jonathan-the-worlds-oldest-living-land-animal-named-a-guinness-world-records-icon</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:50:51 +0100</pubDate>

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Do you think a tortoise can find a place  in the  Guinness World Records?<br />
Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, was inducted into the Guinness World Records Icon list for 2026 on June 17.  To learn more about this 194-year-old giant tortoise, see here:&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1486"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1486/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά συγχαίρουμε τους μαθητές και τις μαθήτριες του σχολείου μας για τη διάκριση που απέσπασε η τοιχογραφία «Οι πράξεις μας βαραίνουν τον κόσμο» στον Πανελλήνιο Διαγωνισμό Τοιχογραφίας του προγράμματος «Όλοι μαζί για τη Γη: σταθερό κλίμα, αισιόδοξο μέλλον».

Το έργο, που αναδεικνύει τις επιπτώσεις της κλιματικής αλλαγής, της ρύπανσης και της ανθρώπινης δραστηριότητας στο περιβάλλον, ξεχώρισε ανάμεσα σε 230 σχολεία από όλη την Ελλάδα, αποτελώντας μια σπουδαία αναγνώριση της δημιουργικότητας και της περιβαλλοντικής ευαισθησίας των μαθητών μας.

Ιδιαίτερη μνεία αξίζει επίσης στα δύο πρωτότυπα animation που δημιουργήθηκαν στο πλαίσιο των δράσεων για την κλιματική αλλαγή. 
Κλιματική αλλαγή: Ένα ερώτημα...ένας πλανήτης...εσύ θα προσπεράσεις το &quot;ΟΧΙ&#039;;
Link: https://canva.link/2b44p1jr956hntg
Η Γη αλλάζει...το μέλλον της είναι στα χέρια μας!
Link: https://canva.link/6dywwv273vuqmy7
Μέσα από την τέχνη, την τεχνολογία και τη δημιουργική αφήγηση, οι μαθητές κατάφεραν να μεταφέρουν δυνατά μηνύματα για την προστασία του πλανήτη και την ανάγκη ανάληψης δράσης για ένα βιώσιμο μέλλον.

Θερμά συγχαρητήρια σε όλους τους μαθητές, τις μαθήτριες και τους εκπαιδευτικούς που συμμετείχαν και απέδειξαν ότι η περιβαλλοντική εκπαίδευση μπορεί να εμπνέει, να ευαισθητοποιεί και να δημιουργεί ενεργούς πολίτες του αύριο! &#x1f49a;&#x267b;&#xfe0f;</title>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά συγχαίρουμε τους μαθητές και τις μαθήτριες του σχολείου μας για τη διάκριση που απέσπασε η τοιχογραφία «Οι πράξεις μας βαραίνουν τον κόσμο» στον Πανελλήνιο Διαγωνισμό Τοιχογραφίας του προγράμματος «Όλοι μαζί για τη Γη: σταθερό κλίμα, αισιόδοξο μέλλον».</p>
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				<title>Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά μοιραζόμαστε τη διάκριση του σχολείου μας στον 5ο Πανελλήνιο Μαθητικό Διαγωνισμό «Η Θάλασσα που Θέλω να Έχω!», που διοργάνωσε το Κοινωφελές Ίδρυμα Αθανασίου Κ. Λασκαρίδη.

Το σχολείο συγκαταλέγεται στα 7 διακριθέντα σχολεία πανελλαδικά στη θεματική «Η Τέχνη στην Υπηρεσία του Περιβάλλοντος», ξεχωρίζοντας ανάμεσα σε 85 σχολεία και 1.526 μαθητές από όλη την Ελλάδα.

Η επιτυχία αυτή αναδεικνύει τη δημιουργικότητα, την περιβαλλοντική ευαισθησία και τη συλλογική προσπάθεια μαθητών και εκπαιδευτικών. Θερμά συγχαρητήρια σε όλους όσοι συνέβαλαν σε αυτή τη σημαντική διάκριση! &#x1f30a;&#x267b;&#xfe0f;&#x1f499;</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:29:38 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Με ιδιαίτερη χαρά μοιραζόμαστε τη διάκριση του σχολείου μας στον 5ο Πανελλήνιο Μαθητικό Διαγωνισμό «Η Θάλασσα που Θέλω να Έχω!», που διοργάνωσε το Κοινωφελές Ίδρυμα Αθανασίου Κ. Λασκαρίδη.</p>
<p>Το σχολείο συγκαταλέγεται στα 7 διακριθέντα σχολεία πανελλαδικά στη θεματική «Η Τέχνη στην Υπηρεσία του Περιβάλλοντος», ξεχωρίζοντας&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1484"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1484/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:02:20 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Θέλετε να προσφέρετε στους μαθητές σας μια βιωματική εμπειρία που θα τους εμπνεύσει να γίνουν ενεργοί πολίτες και υπεύθυνοι απέναντι στο περιβάλλον;<img loading="lazy" alt="&#x1f49a;" class="emojioneemoji" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/emojione/assets/3.1/png/32/1f49a.png" /></p>
<p>Η ECOTIVITY είναι μια αστική μη κερδοσκοπική εταιρία που δραστηριοποιείται στον τομέα της περιβαλλοντικής εκπαίδευσης και της βιώσιμης ανάπτυξης. Μέσα από διαδραστικά εργαστή&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1483"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1483/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:58:03 +0100</pubDate>

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				<title>Hello everyone!

My name is Sofia Chanioti, and it is with great joy and excitement that I would like to share some wonderful news regarding environmental education.

Our initiative, 4env, has been named the Youth Winner at the European  #MakeEUBlue Awards 2026 by the European Commission (CINEA) and the EU4Ocean Coalition, for our project “Blue Skills Lab”! 

This award is a huge recognition for our hands-on ocean literacy workshops, microplastic detection activities, and circular economy practices that we implement on the field with students and educators alike.

I would be more than happy to support your schools and organizations, either as an invited speaker (for interactive talks and presentations) or for designing and implementing tailored, hands-on workshops and labs for your students.

You can take a look at our work at http://www.4env.gr or feel free to reach out to me directly here so we can co-create something beautiful together!

Congratulations to everyone for the amazing work being done in this group!



Best regards,

Sofia Chanioti

Founder, 4env</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:21:11 +0100</pubDate>

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<p>My name is Sofia Chanioti, and it is with great joy and excitement that I would like to share some wonderful news regarding environmental education.</p>
<p>Our initiative, 4env, has been named the Youth Winner at the European  <a href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/?s=%23MakeEUBlue" class="youzify-hashtag" target="_self" rel="nofollow ugc">#MakeEUBlue</a> Awards 2026 by the European Commission (CINEA) and the EU4Ocean Coalition, for our project&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1475"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1475/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Our magazine presenting varied aspects of our project &quot;Eel in Troubled Waters&quot; is ready! We studied the eel, a species that has become extinct in our area, and used its unique life-cycle, starting from the ocean, moving on to rivers and then back to the ocean again, as a metaphor for the interconnectivity of all body waters and as a starting point to learn about the sea and its importance for life. We learned about the challenges that need to be tackled IMMEDIATELY by all of us, irrespective of age, if we want the planet to survive. We hope that, with this work and through this project, we are on the right path. Click on the link and join us!</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:16:38 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Καλησπέρα σε όλη την ομάδα! &#x1f44b;&#x1f499;</p>
<p>Ονομάζομαι Σοφία Χανιώτη και με μεγάλη χαρά και συγκίνηση θα ήθελα να μοιραστώ μαζί σας ένα υπέροχο νέο για την ελληνική περιβαλλοντική εκπαίδευση.</p>
<p>Η πρωτοβουλία μας 4env αναδείχθηκε Youth Winner στα Ευρωπαϊκά Βραβεία  <a href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/?s=%23MakeEUBlue" class="youzify-hashtag" target="_self" rel="nofollow ugc">#MakeEUBlue</a> Awards 2026 από την Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή (Cinea) και το EU4Ocean Coalition, γι&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1464"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1464/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Xeni Symeonidou posted an update in the group Greek Blue Schools</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:52:57 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Καλησπέρα σε όλους!<br />
Μια ακόμη σχολική χρονιά φτάνει στο τέλος της και ελπίζουμε να κύλησε δημιουργικά για όλους.<br />
Για εμάς ήταν μια χρονιά γεμάτη δράσεις για τη στήριξη της μπλε εκπαίδευσης. Εκτός από το εκπαιδευτικό υλικό που αναρτάται στην πλατφόρμα, οργανώσαμε webinars για εκπαιδευτικούς από όλη την Ελλάδα, μοιραστήκαμε νέους πόρους και υποδ&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1461"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1461/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>The Ocean Observers has made a fantastic comic book with educational purposes to learn more about oceonography, its tools, processes and marine animals in a very engaging and fun way. 

A perfect tool to teach students and children about complex topics, but in an easily understandable way.

The comic book is available in 7 lanuages.

https://www.oceanobservers.org/Ocean-Observers-the-comic</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:18:04 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>The Ocean Observers has made a fantastic comic book with educational purposes to learn more about oceonography, its tools, processes and marine animals in a very engaging and fun way. </p>
<p>A perfect tool to teach students and children about complex topics, but in an easily understandable way.</p>
<p>The comic book is available in 7&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1458"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1458/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:02:25 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Bubble Buddies Bay &#8211; Splash Fest Αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο σε Αθήνα και Κρήτη!</p>
<p>Καλώς ήρθατε στο Bubble Buddies Bay, έναν πολύχρωμο υποβρύχιο κόσμο όπου η μάθηση, η δημιουργικότητα και η περιπέτεια συναντιούνται! Σχεδιασμένο ειδικά για μικρά παιδιά, το Bubble Buddies Bay ακολουθεί τις συναρπαστικές περιπέτειες του Ορέστη του Κλόουν Ψαριού,&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1453"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1453/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>María Elena Carbajal posted an update in the group Profesores de España</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:11:51 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>&#x1f30a; Cada día respiramos alrededor de 20.000 veces… pero, ¿alguna vez te has preguntado de dónde viene el oxígeno detrás de cada una de esas respiraciones?</p>
<p>Gran parte proviene del océano y de un organismo casi invisible: el fitoplancton. Estos diminutos organismos marinos producen gran parte del oxígeno de nuestro planeta y sostienen la vida tal&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1451"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1451/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>World Biodiversity Day – The Gliwice Canal as a Place of Observation
On May 22nd, the BlueLightS project group took part in a field research expedition along the Gliwice Canal &#x1f6a4;&#x1f4a7;
The 44 km cruise route led through the Łabędy, Dzierżno, and Pławniowice locks, turning into a unique lesson on water, ecosystems, and biodiversity &#x1f30a;&#x1f331;

Students had the opportunity to observe the operation of the Łabędy and Dzierżno locks — key infrastructure elements of the Gliwice Canal. 

They learned how locks allow vessels to overcome water level differences and ensure water transport on the canal. It was also a great opportunity to discuss human impact on the aquatic environment and the vital balance between economy and ecosystem protection &#x2693;&#x1f30d;
 
As part of the project &quot;Blue LightS – Our Gardens Your Oceans – Connecting Local Biodiversity with Global Water Awareness,&quot; students conducted physicochemical water testing and nature observations &#x1f52c;

During the activities, the students: 

&#x1f321;&#xfe0f; measured water temperature, 
&#x2697;&#xfe0f; determined pH levels, 
&#x26a1; analyzed electrical conductivity, 
&#x1f441;&#xfe0f; assessed water clarity using a Secchi disk, and interpreted the measurement results.

At the same time, they observed organisms linked to the aquatic ecosystem &#x1fab6;&#x1f33f;

Among others, they spotted:

 &#x1fab6; the grey heron, 
&#x1f986; numerous duck species, 
&#x1f5a4; a cormorant colony.

The presence of these species served as a starting point for a discussion on the importance of biodiversity and waterbirds as bioindicators of environmental health.

The Gliwice Canal, despite its transport function and heavy human impact, remains an important habitat for many organisms &#x1f331;&#x1f41f;

Today&#039;s expedition proved that learning can happen outside the classroom — through observation, field research, and direct contact with nature &#x1f499;&#x1f30d;</title>
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On May 22nd, the BlueLightS project group took part in a field research expedition along the Gliwice Canal &#x1f6a4;&#x1f4a7;<br />
The 44 km cruise route led through the Łabędy, Dzierżno, and Pławniowice locks, turning into a unique lesson on water, ecosystems, and biodiversity &#x1f30a;&#x1f331;</p>
<p>Students had t&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1446"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1446/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Excellent opportunity for university students with wide range of backrounds!

The Ocean Innovation Academy organized by UNESCO wants to bring together university students to find innovative solutions.

Check out more details here and apply:
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:37:54 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Excellent opportunity for university students with wide range of backrounds!</p>
<p>The Ocean Innovation Academy organized by UNESCO wants to bring together university students to find innovative solutions.</p>
<p>Check out more details here and&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1442"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1442/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Luca Jendrek posted an update in the group Profesores de España</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:44:32 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>&#x1f33f;&#x1f499; La Posidonia oceánica es uno de los ecosistemas más valiosos del Mediterráneo y ahora los más pequeños también pueden descubrir su importancia de forma educativa y divertida.</p>
<p>La “Guía didáctica sobre las praderas de Posidonia oceanica – Posidonia en tus manos”, un recurso pensado para acercar el conocimiento del mar y la conservación&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1441"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1441/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>&#x1f30a; Two new educational resources  are now available in our Knowledge Hub section!

&#x1f4da; New Resources

&#x1f539; Gardiens de la Méditerranée – WWF educational materials and activities helping young people understand and protect the Mediterranean Sea.

&#x1f539; Plages Vivantes – A participatory biodiversity monitoring programme where students and teachers can contribute to real scientific research on coastal ecosystems.</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:39:57 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>&#x1f30a; Two new educational resources  are now available in our Knowledge Hub section!</p>
<p>&#x1f4da; New Resources</p>
<p>&#x1f539; Gardiens de la Méditerranée – WWF educational materials and activities helping young people understand and protect the Mediterranean Sea.</p>
<p>&#x1f539; Plages Vivantes – A participatory biodiversity monitoring programme where students and teachers can c&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1439"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1439/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>We are continuing to share best practices of blue education in Croatia. During the conference dedicated to STEM education, we raised a discussion about blue education. It was a great opportunity to share Croatian experimentation experience and introduce blue education and ocean literacy to the teachers.</title>
				<link>https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1431/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:49:19 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>We are continuing to share best practices of blue education in Croatia. During the conference dedicated to STEM education, we raised a discussion about blue education. It was a great opportunity to share Croatian experimentation experience and introduce blue education and ocean literacy to the teachers. </p>
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				<title>Luca Jendrek posted an update in the group Profesores de España</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:14:11 +0100</pubDate>

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<p>La organización One Ocean Planet ha preparado unas flashcards educativas dirigidas a alumnado y profesorado para aprender más sobre el océano, las ballenas y las diferentes profesiones vinculadas al entorno marino.</p>
<p>Estas flashcards profundizan en los siguientes temas:</p>
<p>La importancia del océano para la vida en la Tier&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1428"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1428/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>23 May, is the World Turtle Day!&#x1f422;

On this occassion the &quot;Take 3 for the Sea&quot; Australian NGO provides free access to teaching materials for all ages, for free.

After a simple registration, you will be able to download these awesome materials in English:

https://www.twinkl.com.au/resource/protect-our-sea-creatures-matching-activity-au-t-1743305161</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:17:33 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>23 May, is the World Turtle Day!&#x1f422;</p>
<p>On this occassion the &#8220;Take 3 for the Sea&#8221; Australian NGO provides free access to teaching materials for all ages, for free.</p>
<p>After a simple registration, you will be able to download these awesome materials in&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1425"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1425/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<title>Can we one day talk to a virtual grouper, pen shell, or dolphin as a way of learning about the sea?

It may sound like science fiction, but researchers are already developing educational platforms where students can talk to virtual marine organisms using artificial intelligence. 
In the recently published study “OceanChat”, participants interacted with virtual marine organisms such as a beluga whale, jellyfish, and seahorse. The goal was to share information, but also to encourage empathy, connection with the sea, and reflection on personal choices and behaviour.
The results showed that interactive conversations can increase interest in marine conservation topics and encourage more sustainable choices more effectively than traditional static educational content. This tells us something very important: today’s students do not learn only by reading and listening. They learn through interaction, experience, emotions, and a sense of connection.

Of course, artificial intelligence cannot replace teachers, fieldwork, or real contact with nature. However, it can become an interesting tool that helps bring the sea closer to students in a way they understand and enjoy. Perhaps one day in the classroom we will talk with a virtual pen shell about marine pollution, with a dolphin about underwater noise, or with Posidonia seagrass about blue carbon and climate change.

That is why it is important to follow new technologies and use them thoughtfully, critically, and responsibly — as support for quality marine education.

Source:
Pataranutaporn, P., Doudkin, A. &#038; Maes, P. (2025). OceanChat: The Effect of Virtual Conversational AI Agents on Sustainable Attitude and Behavior Change. MIT Media Lab / arXiv preprint.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.02863</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:17:44 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Can we one day talk to a virtual grouper, pen shell, or dolphin as a way of learning about the sea?</p>
<p>It may sound like science fiction, but researchers are already developing educational platforms where students can talk to virtual marine organisms using artificial intelligence.<br />
In the recently published study “OceanChat”, participants int&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-1424"><a target="_blank" href="https://blue-lights.eu/activity/p/1424/" rel="nofollow ugc">Read More</a></span></p>
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				<div class="youzify-wall-link-title">OceanChat: The Effect of Virtual Conversational AI Agents on Sustainable Attitude and Behavior Change</div>				<div class="youzify-wall-link-desc">Marine ecosystems face unprecedented threats from climate change and plastic pollution, yet traditional environmental education often struggles to translate awareness into sustained behavioral change. This paper presents OceanChat, an interactive system leveraging large language models to create conversational AI agents represented as animated marine creatures -- specifically a beluga whale, a jellyfish, and a seahorse -- designed to promote environmental behavior (PEB) and foster awareness through personalized dialogue. Through a between-subjects experiment (N=900), we compared three conditions: (1) Static Scientific Information, providing conventional environmental education through text and images; (2) Static Character Narrative, featuring first-person storytelling from 3D-rendered marine creatures; and (3) Conversational Character Narrative, enabling real-time dialogue with AI-powered marine characters. Our analysis revealed that the Conversational Character Narrative condition significantly increased behavioral intentions and sustainable choice preferences compared to static approaches. The beluga whale character demonstrated consistently stronger emotional engagement across multiple measures, including perceived anthropomorphism and empathy. However, impacts on deeper measures like climate policy support and psychological distance were limited, highlighting the complexity of shifting entrenched beliefs. Our work extends research on sustainability interfaces facilitating PEB and offers design principles for creating emotionally resonant, context-aware AI characters. By balancing anthropomorphism with species authenticity, OceanChat demonstrates how interactive narratives can bridge the gap between environmental knowledge and real-world behavior change.</div>				<div class="youzify-wall-link-url">arxiv.org</div>			</div>
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Thanks to our Croatian colleagues, we could enrich the Knowledge Hub with some great educational resources in Croatian that can help the learning and teaching about the marine environment!&#x1f4a6;&#x1f41f;

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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:13:54 +0100</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="activity-inner"><p>Dear Community,</p>
<p>Thanks to our Croatian colleagues, we could enrich the Knowledge Hub with some great educational resources in Croatian that can help the learning and teaching about the marine environment!&#x1f4a6;&#x1f41f;</p>
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