There is something magical about walking along the shoreline and spotting a sea star resting quietly among the rocks. The first time I saw one up close, I expected it to move quickly like other sea creatures. Instead, it seemed completely at peace, taking its own time. That moment stayed with me. Sea stars, often…
By Silvana Nana Ivandic-Määttä From my childhood days, I remember well, how just twenty meters from the shore, the sandy seabed was full of pen shells. They ones opened looked like angel wings, just about beginning to fly through the clear blue sea, which is a mysterious world of its own. So silent. So proud….
To the Oceans Project, launched in 2022, has grown into a globally expanding digital communications initiative that brings fresh thinking, new voices, and meaningful action into ocean protection. This is not a single campaign, but a living, evolving platform where people, ideas, and the oceans connect. Each patron enables the innovative communications work of To…
Author: Manager Sini Kunnas, To the Oceans Project – sini@totheoceans.com It was the innovative President of the Helsinki British and Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Garry Parker, that introduced Sini Kunnas to the remarkable Dr. Linda S. Spedding. Though Finland isn’t a member of the Commonwealth, the connection opened an unexpected door—to a global circle…
At the Adriatic Sea, the winds are often an unseparable part of its charm, heritage, history, legends, way of living and state of mind. From ones insight, one learns the culture of usage of time by knowing the movement of wind, sun and scents in the air. When it is the best hour to sail,…
By Silvana ‘Nana’ Ivandic-Määttä for totheoceans.com Goes Balkan- programnana@totheoceans.com It was like touching the night sky and swimming among millions of stars. So close to reach — and yet so far away. Leaving a neon trace of light on my skin in the water for a second and then vanishing. What was this beautiful visual…
The Brilliant Blue Challenge First Finnish Team Comes from Rovaniemi! We’ve got exciting news! To the Oceans Project is proud to present the first Finnish team – “The Arctic Team Rovaniemi” – to join the world-famous Brilliant Blue Challenge idea competition. The challenge, originally from Canada, gathers high school teams from all over the world to compete with their…
By Dr. Linda S. Spedding for Eenie’s World cooperation with To the Oceans Project. Eenie’s Sun and Sea Day – Feeling Good P.S: See also Eenie’s song for World Ocean day at this Youtube link: “As today is so beautiful – sunny and warm – shall we go to see the sea?” Called Eenie to…
A story for children from To the Oceans Project cooperation with Eenie’s World Dr. Linda S. Spedding shares her thoughts on Eenie – children’s books, videos and stories helping the world, oceans and waters, nature and life across. Linda works on enabling children and their families a more happier and content life through ethical work…
By invited guest blogger Silvana Ivandic-Määttä for “To the Oceans Project Goes Balkan”- seriesnana@totheoceans.com As a little child growing up at Croatian coast, Dubrovnik region, I spent time together with the other children while listening to the stories of fishermen and sailors. They were our source of knowledge door openers to new places and distant…