The interactive World Ocean
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Ocean for All!

The Interactive World Ocean

The Interactive World Ocean is a touchscreen-based ocean map for use in schools, educational institutions and exhibitions. The map invites you to discover the diversity of coasts, seas and oceans and to immerse yourself in different regions of the world.
The Interactive World Ocean is available free of charge for educational purposes. Please complete the following form to gain access to the application. You can use the access code multiple times.

The Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers are recommended for using the interactive world ocean. The application is suitable for tablets, touchscreens, smartboards and large-format touch tables.









    Ocean map with interaction points
    Short video of the Interactive World Ocean

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    Diving Deeper

    The Interactive World Ocean is directly linked to the Ocean Online information portal—for everyone who wants to know more about the various topics and underwater worlds. In addition, Oceans Online provides an overview of activities and educational programmes related to seas and coasts, as well as supporting materials for using the Interactive World Ocean, such as suggested diving tours and an introduction for use in schools or exhibitions.

    The Interactive World Ocean is a product of the German Marine Research Alliance (DAM), in cooperation with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

    The Interactive World Ocean is recognized as an official project of the UN Ocean Decade. This Decade aims to achieve transformative ocean science solutions for sustainable development, connecting people and our ocean.

    The Interactive World Ocean is an official contribution to the EU mission Restore our Ocean and Waters. With a 2030 target, the EU Mission aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean andwaters through research and innovation, citizen engagement, and investments in the blue economy.

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    The federal government and the governments of the five northern German states support the current development and sponsor the DAM.