Ocean Education Initiative

Real stories. Real places. Real immersive science.

Science has a story. We want to take you there. Our first virtual field trip is coming soon!

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What we’re building

OEI is in its early stages. We’re creating immersive, story-driven virtual field trips that bring real ecosystems and real science to learners everywhere.

Our first field trip is being filmed now, and we’re excited to share the journey as it unfolds.

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Virtual Field Trips

Immersive 360° experiences that explore ecosystems through story and real scientific work. Our first flagship field trip is coming soon.

COMING SOON
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Teacher Resources

Plug-and-play lessons grounded in NGSS and designed to fit into a single class period. Simple, engaging materials that help teachers bring real-world science into their classrooms.

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Creator Templates

Tools to help explorers, educators, and scientists turn their local ecosystems and research stories into virtual field trips of their own.

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About OEI

OEI brings science to life through immersive, story-driven virtual field trips grounded in real places, real ecosystems, and real research.

We believe that science becomes unforgettable when learners experience the world through stories, exploring environments they may never see in person, and understanding the people and processes behind real scientific discovery.

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Follow the journey!

OEI is growing from the ground up. As we travel, film, and create our first flagship field trip, we’re sharing behind-the-scenes updates, photos, and milestone moments. Follow along as OEI takes shape, one story at a time.

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A person using a scientific instrument in a mangrove with low shrubs, under a partly cloudy sky.
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Follow along!
Scuba diver exploring a vibrant coral reef with various fish swimming nearby under the ocean surface.

Our First Virtual Field Trip

We’re currently filming a story about how changing fish populations reshape coral reef ecosystems and how coastal communities and scientists are working together to restore balance. This field trip blends underwater exploration, real ecological data, and a narrative students can follow.

This first field trip will include:

  • immersive 360° scenes

  • real ecological data students can analyze

  • a story that brings science to life

  • a teacher guide designed for one class period

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Our Mission

To connect learners everywhere to real science through immersive, story-driven virtual field trips.

Our Vision

A global community exploring the world through science and storytelling.