Join the global conversation about restoring and protecting our ocean.
Photo by Enric Sala, National Geographic
What's your ocean story?
Are you passionate about marine wildlife and habitats? Concerned about plastic pollution or global warming? Inspired by ocean explorers and scientists?
Join Esri, the National Geographic Society, and storytellers worldwide in a conversation about our ocean’s most pressing problems and solutions for a more sustainable future and thriving planet.
It turns out that the ocean is not too big to fail, unfortunately. The good news is that it’s also not too big to fix.-Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of Esri
Inspire, then take action—for a sustainable ocean and planet.
Share your inspirational photos of ocean landscapes, marine wildlife, and local waterways through our crowdsourced map and on social media this summer.
Then build and submit an ocean-focused story to the 2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge for Restoring Our Ocean, co-hosted by Esri and the National Geographic Society. The challenge opens for submissions on August 16, 2021. Reimagine the future!
Share a photo of your favorite ocean spot or waterway through our crowdsourced map.
Simply upload a photo, drop a pin on the map, and share its significance through our survey below.
Video by Ruvim Miksanskiy, Pexels; ocean photo by Ivan Bandura, Unsplash
Ocean waves crashing against a rocky seashore
Connect digitally this summer with Esri, the National Geographic Society, and storytellers globally.
Then tag us and add #myoceanstory + #GenGeo to your ocean-related posts. We'll share our favorites!
What is #GenGeo?
The #GenGeo community comprises young people from around the globe who are on the frontlines of the most complex and urgent issues of our time and are committed to exploring connections, taking action for our planet, and inspiring a sustainable future.
Video by the National Geographic Society; ocean photo by Enric Sala, National Geographic
Enter the 2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge for Restoring Our Ocean from August 16 - October 22.
Esri and the National Geographic Society challenge high school and college students and individuals 18-24 to create impactful stories about ocean health–from current threats and impacts to existing and potential solutions for restoration.
Top storytellers will be invited to participate in a networking meet-and-greet with a National Geographic Young Explorer.
A person looking at a laptop surrounded by ocean images and the words "2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge for Restoring Our Ocean"
Challenge photo by Esri; ocean photo by Manu San Felix, National Geographic
A bright yellow school of fish surround a blue sting ray on the floor of the ocean
Get inspired by our global community.
Travel virtually to sandy beaches or riverside campsites. Check out seals, turtles, and coral reefs.
Browse the map below for ocean photos from our global community. And consider ways to conserve these important waterways, together.
Map content may not reflect current National Geographic map policy.
Submit an ocean photo to the map.
Whether it's a vacation destination or weekend hangout, place your favorite ocean or local water spot on our global map. Simply upload a photo, drop a pin on the map, and share its significance below.
Get ready for the StoryMaps Ocean Challenge.
Get started on your 2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge for Restoring Our Ocean submission by exploring the official challenge website and the #myoceanstory hub—with videos, inspirational stories, maps and apps, and storytelling advice.
