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PreK¨C12th grade ocean education showcased in 2026 Prada Re-Nylon campaign

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Blue Schools students help to install a mākāhā sluice gate at Waikalua Loko Iʻa. (Photo credit: National Geographic)

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ is participating in the 2026 Prada Re-Nylon campaign, produced in collaboration with National Geographic CreativeWorks. Highlighting the “” episode, the campaign features local marine educators Joanna Philippoff, director of the in UH ²Ñā²Ô´Ç²¹¡¯²õ School of Life Sciences and Anuschka Faucci, Leeward Community College instructor, who facilitate the regional hub. This partnership showcases the impact of ocean literacy and the work being done within the Â鶹´«Ã½ Blue School Hui to connect students with their marine environment.

The campaign highlights the impact of the education activities of SEA BEYOND, a project by Prada Group conducted in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO since 2019. “Stewards of the Ocean: Â鶹´«Ã½,” showcases how the Â鶹´«Ã½ Blue School Hui supports teachers in integrating ocean learning into their curriculum and connects preK¨C12 students with local community partners. The is a regional group of the USA Blue Schools and the Blue School Global Network, which is coordinated by UNESCO.

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Students from the Blue Schools Hui learn about some of the creatures in Kāneʻohe Bay.

The campaign features elementary students and teachers from and one of its Blue School partners, the , at its fishpond in Kāneʻohe.

“It is incredibly validating to have a global campaign, supported by major partners like Prada and National Geographic, recognize the profound importance of supporting schools in building ocean literacy through place-based action-projects that celebrate ±á²¹·É²¹¾±ʻ¾±¡¯²õ unique marine biodiversity and rich cultural legacy,” Philippoff said.

Place-based learning

Philippoff and Faucci are supporting 10 schools over two years in developing curricula grounded in place-based learning and mālama ʻāina. They facilitate monthly teacher professional development workshops that showcase curricular resources and highlight current ocean science issues as related to ±á²¹·É²¹¾±ʻ¾±¡¯²õ preK–12 students.

“Our partnership with community sites like Waikalua Loko Iʻa is an incredible example of how we aim to prepare the next generation for ocean stewardship and leadership and inspire, support, and cultivate a committed network of teachers, students, and community educators,” Faucci said.

The campaign¡¯s coverage includes two articles published by National Geographic, one highlights , the other .

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Blue School Hui is led by UH and , the local chapter of the with additional support from .

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