Ocean City Influencers is a programme for young people which explores ocean activism and climate justice through digital creativity. We use film, photography, artworks, and animation to share our perspectives and learning about the environment.
Our hometown is Plymouth, which is known as Britain’s Ocean City. With the sea on our doorstep, it is a big part of our lives, and we must understand, respect and protect it.
We meet regularly at the East End Community Centre in Plymouth, where we collaborate with artists and people working in the environment on various projects.
We get out and about to take part in activities, sessions and workshops – exploring how we can take action to improve the environment and find out more about the blue spaces on our doorstep. We’ve also collaborated with artists internationally, expanding our understanding of the global impact humans are having on our planet.
We are ambitious about continuing to grow as leaders and advocating for youth voices to promote climate justice and environmental responsibility.
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Ocean Tides Dance Masters – Plymouth Dance
In February, we spent a day with Plymouth Dance creating a dance for the ocean, then worked as a team to perform and film a music video at Firestone Bay. Thank you, Plymouth Dance, for sharing your...
Megan’s Thoughts On Plastic
Ocean City Influencer Megan shares her thoughts and reflections on plastic waste and how it affects our blue spaces, following a beach clean at Firestone Bay in Plymouth. Thank you to...
Thanks to our core funders and supporters, The Ernest Cook Trust, iWill and Take A Part, this program is free and accessible to all. It is such a great opportunity!
We’ve been fortunate to have a range of other partners supporting and collaborating with us, including the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, The National Aquarium and Plymouth University.