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Exploring the Unknown Ocean: Science, Innovation and Careers
This course looks to the future of Namibia’s ocean. Learners explore why much of the ocean remains unexplored, how science, technology and innovation are expanding knowledge, and what this means for sustainable development. The course also introduces the wide range of ocean-related careers and the importance of exploring and using the ocean within ecological limits. Content, structure and learning activities are provisional and may be refined prior to release.
FreePeople and the Ocean: Culture, Livelihoods and Governance
This course examines the deep and complex connections between people and the ocean in Namibia. Topics include indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, fisheries, ports, tourism and marine industries. Learners explore human impacts such as overfishing and pollution, alongside governance, stewardship and pathways towards more sustainable ocean use. Content, structure and learning activities are provisional and may be refined prior to release.
FreeBiodiversity and Ecosystems of Namibia’s Ocean
This course explores the diversity of life in Namibia’s ocean, from microscopic organisms to large marine mammals. Learners examine food webs, ecosystem dynamics, species adaptations and the unique characteristics of upwelling-driven systems. Coastal, open-ocean and deep-sea ecosystems are used to illustrate how biodiversity supports ecological and economic resilience. Content, structure and learning activities are provisional and may be refined prior to release.
FreeThe Ocean Makes Life Possible
This course focuses on the ocean’s role in making Earth habitable. Learners examine oxygen production, phytoplankton, blue carbon habitats and nutrient cycles, using Namibian examples such as kelp forests and seabird-derived nutrients. The course highlights the ocean’s central role in climate regulation and long-term human wellbeing. Content, structure and learning activities are provisional and may be refined prior to release.
FreeOcean, Weather and Climate in Southern Africa
This course explains how the ocean regulates weather and climate, with a focus on Namibia’s arid conditions. Learners explore energy, water and carbon cycles, the role of ocean currents, fog formation, droughts and extreme events such as storm surges. Regional comparisons help clarify why neighbouring countries experience very different climates. Content, structure and learning activities are provisional and may be refined prior to release.
FreeOne Ocean, Many Features: Namibia’s Ocean Systems
This course explores Namibia’s ocean as part of a single, interconnected global ocean. Learners examine ocean basins, currents, upwelling systems and geological features such as the Benguela Current and Walvis Ridge. The course highlights how physical ocean processes shape productivity, fisheries and coastal vulnerability. Content, structure and learning activities are provisional and may be refined prior to release.
FreeIntroduction to Ocean Literacy in Namibia
The course is based on the Ocean Literacy Toolkit for Namibia and has been developed as part of the NIMPA+ project, which supports marine protection, ocean literacy and sustainable livelihoods around the Namibian Islands’ Marine Protected Area. Learn more about the project at https://nimpaplus.com. Content, structure and learning activities are provisional and may be refined prior to release.
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Data and mapping studio
This course is expected to introduce practical data and mapping workflows for blue carbon and coastal ecosystems, including spatial data, basic analysis, and visualisation. It may combine hands-on exercises with discussion of how maps and data support decision-making. Tools and examples are provisional and may change.
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