The Oceanário de Lisboa offers a wide range of educational activities focused on ocean literacy, including subjects such as earth, life and natural sciences, literature, mathematics and nature conservation.
This educational activities are suited to different education levels, with a view to complementing curricular programmes. The strategies adopted aim to encourage people to learn and foster a closer bond with the oceans. In this sense, we offer a wide range of activities to the general public.
The Oceanário de Lisboa also organises training sessions aimed at teachers and educators, with a view to providing them with tools and innovative, dynamic activities that can be easily incorporated into their classes. With their eyes set on the future, teachers are the best allies to draw students attention to the importance of oceans, not only on a global level but also as a differentiating factor in forging a new national identity. These sessions represent a unique opportunity to acquire educational materials and tools aimed at promoting ocean literacy.
The Oceanário de Lisboa is accredited as a training entity, official recognised by its ability to organise professional training sessions.
The main strategic objectives of the Oceanário Education Program are the following:
Promotion of ocean literacy
Encourage change in behaviour for ocean conservation
Involvement of the greatest number and diversity of possible audiences in the program