Waves of Change: Inside the First Months of Ocean City Influencers

From October 2024 to March 2025, a group of young people from Plymouth came together to form the Ocean City Influencers, a programme developed in collaboration with Take A Part, to explore their connection with the ocean, climate justice, and environmental activism. Over the first five months, these young changemakers collaborated with local and national artists through dance, photography, film, drawing, and animation, building confidence and finding new ways to express their voices. Together, they’ve tackled big ideas like ocean literacy, climate change, and blue space access, creating a unique digital platform to amplify their message. This film captures the heart of their journey — from early workshops to the exciting build-up of their first public exhibition at KARST Gallery. Witness how creativity, collaboration, and care for the planet can empower a generation to make waves that matter. 🌟 The journey doesn’t stop here — the Ocean City Influencers will continue their work throughout 2025, growing their creative platform and deepening their presence within Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. This is just the beginning of a bold and brilliant movement led by young people. This project is delivered by ‪@Take_A_Part‬ and has been funded by: ‪@dcms‬ | The Ernest Cook Trust | ‪@iwill_movement‬ | ‪@TNLComFund‬ | ‪@TheNationalLotteryHeritageFund‬ | ‪@plymouthsoundnationalmarin3152‬ | ‪@PlymouthCityCouncilOfficial‬ | #YouthInvestmentFund

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We Check Out Plymouth Sea Fest

We Check Out Plymouth Sea Fest

Last weekend, we visited Seafest, a celebration by the sea full of delectable food and sea-themed fun, all across Plymouth's waterfront. Organised by Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and Plymouth...

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Do You Love The Sea?

Do You Love The Sea?

Reflecting on their involvement in ‘Bridging Cultures: International Dialogues for Environmental Justice through Socially Engaged Arts Practice’, the Ocean City Influencers produced this video. In...

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We Hosted An Exhibition

We Hosted An Exhibition

This vibrant showcase brought together all of the work we created over the first six-months of the programme. It included everything we did with artists Trav and Lucien — learning how to run a film...

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Who would your digital avatar be?

Who would your digital avatar be?

Today, we are sharing a #Throwback 🔙 to the beginning of the Ocean City Influencers project, when the OCIs explored the idea of Avatar creation as a way to become digital influencers. The OCIs came...

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Leaning Animation

Leaning Animation

Early on in the Ocean City Influencer project, the OCIs learnt stop motion skills and created these animations, thinking about how to create exciting and inspiring stories 🤩

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Ocean Tides Dance Masters – Plymouth Dance

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...

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